Session Information
2006 Midyear Clinical Meeting
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Caring for Patients with Fall Risk
Track:
Sessions
Program Code: 239-L01
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location:
210A (CC)
MODERATOR:
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Mary O'Connell, PharmD, BCPS, Associate Professor, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Wayne State University
SPEAKER(S):
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Michelle Fritsch, PharmD, CGP, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and AlaMAP Director, Alamance Regional Medical Center Dr. Candice Garwood, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Assistant Professor, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Wayne State University
Patient Anticoagulation Assessment and Education
Mary O'Connell, PharmD, BCPS, Associate Professor, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Wayne State University Todd P. Semla, Pharm.D., M.S., Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pharmacy Benefits Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, Hines, IL
Drug-Induced Falls - Assessment and Management
Description
Learning Objectives: Identify and describe how to resolve medication related problems for a senior with falls, insomnia, and need for anticoagulation. Explain how to assess a patient for falls, insomnia, good sleep hygiene, and anticoagulation adherence. Explain how to develop an anticoagulation plan for a senior with falls. Explain how to implement JCAHO® standards for assessing and preventing falls.