The Keys to Effective Telehealth for Older Adults

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Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Counselors, Activity Professional, and any other healthcare professionals interested in the keys to effective telehealth for older adults.

Description

Ensure safe and effective virtual care for your older patients by applying practical solutions to the challenges typically faced in geriatric telehealth.

Given the need to prevent exposure to the coronavirus, both providers and their older patients understand the need to shift to telehealth. Using the 4Ms Framework for age-friendly care, this course provides practical solutions to the challenges of geriatric telehealth. The course will enable attendees to maximize the effectiveness of their telehealth efforts in order to ensure safe and accurate person-centered geriatric care.

Speaker
Kerry Burnight, PhD
Gerontologist
Founder, Longevity Reimagined

Original Release Date: April 26, 2021
Valid Thru: April 25, 2022

This project is supported by funds from the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under grant number # 2U1QHP28734, Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by the BHPr, HRSA, DHHS or the U.S. Government.”

Objectives

  • Describe the telehealth landscape in geriatric care
  • Discuss strategies to maximize the effectiveness of telehealth in geriatric care
  • Using the 4Ms Framework, identify specific approaches to person-centered care via telehealth

Contact

Melanie Caughron

Electives

Apr 26, 2021 - Apr 25, 2022
Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Kerry Burnight PhD
Date(s)
Apr 26, 2021 - Apr 25, 2022
Credit
0.20 - CEU
1.50 - Contact Hours
Location
Online Learning
Details
Status
Closed
Date(s)
Apr 26, 2021 - Apr 25, 2022
Location
Online Learning
Fees
$0.00
Registration Fee
Credits
0.20
CEU
1.50
Contact Hours