Session Information
ASHRM 2011 Annual Conference & Exhibition
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LTC Risk Considerations: Age-Related Problem Behaviors in the Elderly Resident
Track : Legal and Regulatory
Program Code: W-13
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM  EST
Location: Mtg Room 126 A-C
CO-PRESENTER (S):
 Dawn Cushman Esq., J.D., Senior Associate, Ryan, Datomi & Mosely, LLP
 Kristen Lambert Esq. LICSW, J.D., Vice President of Healthcare Risk Management, Allied World National Assurance Co.
PRESENTER :
 Kelley Woodfin, RN, BS, DFASHRM, CPHRM, President, CORE Risk Services, Inc.
Description
Age-related changes in the brain predispose elderly residents to behaviors such as noncompliance, agitation, depression, and combativeness, all of which can be very difficult to manage. This program provides reasons for those behaviors, important signs and symptoms to watch for, management techniques to prevent danger to the resident and others, and family, regulatory, and legal issues to consider in the treatment of these residents.

LEARNER OUTCOMES:
  • Describe the aging processes that can result in dementia,Alzheimer's Syndrome,& aberrant behavior.
  • Identify regulatory prescriptives & unique legal issues that interfere with the use of restraints.
  • State how to set realistic expectations of family members.


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