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0898_NCCGAPNA_19th Geriatric Update_Live
Description:
Advanced Practice Clinicians specializing in geriatrics focus on high-quality, evidence-based, person-centered care that promotes improved health outcomes and quality of life for older adults. This 19th Annual Update on Geriatrics best practices, presented by the Northern California Chapter for Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association, includes the following 5 sessions on timely topics: *Buprenorphine in Long Term Care Settings *Experiences with MAID (medical aid in dying) *APRN Legislative and Policy *Palliating Pulmonary Symptoms *Overview of PACE and Services for Growing Older Adult Population
Assembly Bills 1195 & 241- Culturally Appropriate Care which is Free of Implicit Biases:
Learners are strongly encouraged to engage in self-directed learning related to the impact of implicit biases in this clinical area via the references provided below:
- Perez, F. P., Perez, C. A., & Chumbiauca, M. N. (2022). Insights into the Social Determinants of Health in Older Adults. Journal of biomedical science and engineering, 15(11), 261–268. https://doi.org/10.4236/jbise.2022.1511023
- Stubbe D. E. (2021). Check Your Ageism at the Door: Implicit Bias in the Care of Older Patients. Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing), 19(3), 322–324. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.20210010
- Starr, L., & Magan, K. (2020). Model of empathetic pain assessment and treatment in persons with dementia. Research in Gerontological Nursing; 13(5). https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20200402-01
Target Audience
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Nurse, Registered (RN)
Pharmacists (PharmD)
Physicians (MD or DO)
Physician Assistant (PA)
Students of Health Professions
Learning Objectives
By the end of this learning activity, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the role of buprenorphine in long-term care settings, including indications, benefits, and considerations for safe and effective use in older adult populations.
2. Describe clinical, ethical, and practical considerations related to Medical Aid in Dying (MAID), drawing on real-world experiences and current regulatory frameworks.
3. Summarize key APRN legislative and policy updates
4. Apply evidence-based strategies to palliate pulmonary symptoms, such as dyspnea and cough, in patients with serious or advanced illness.
5. Explain the structure, services, and patient eligibility criteria of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and its role in supporting the growing older adult population.
Conference Agenda
8:45-9:00 am- Welcome Karen de Sola Smith, Phd, AGPCNP-BC,RN MS President NCC GAPNA
9:00-10:15 am- Buprenorphine in Long Term Care Settings Addison Sember, PharmD., Pain Management and Palliative Care Pharmacist
10-minute break
10:25-11:40 am- Experiences with MAID (medical aid in dying) Kyle Youngflesh, DO, Palliative Care MD
10-minute break
11:50-12:50 pm- Lunch and Learn: APRN Legislative and Policy Update 2026, Deborah Wolff-Baker, MSN, ACHPN, FNP-BC, GS-C & Ron Ordona, DNP, FNP-BC, GS-C, WCC
10-minute break
1:00-2:15 pm- Palliating Pulmonary Symptoms Angela Suen, MD, Geriatrics and Pulmonology
10-minute break
2:25-3:40 pm- Overview of PACE and Services for Growing Older Adult Population Petrice Kam, RN, PHN, MS, GNP-BC and Josephine Lee, Nurse Practitioner
3:40- 4:00 pm- Wrap Up and Evaluations Karen de Sola Smith, Phd, AGPCNP-
Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest.
No one involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.
– Provider Designee/Verification: Fozia Ferozali, Ed.D
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Sutter Health and Society of Critical Care of Medicine .In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement
Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians, 6.00 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses, and 6.00 knowledge-based contact hours for pharmacists. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note to Other Disciplines: Non-Physician Participation Credit (AKA - AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™) Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.
Available Credit
- 6.00 ACPE
Pharmacy Credit - Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.00 of ACPE credit(s). Credits for pharmacists and technicians will be transmitted to CPE Monitor and will be available within 60 days post-activity pending submission of individual NABP e-PID and DOB (mm/dd only). Pharmacists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Physician Credit
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 6.00 Non-Physician Participation Credit
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.00 Non-Physician Participation Credit. Non-Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.
- 6.00 ANCC
Nursing Credit - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.00 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 6.00 CA BRN
Nursing Credit - California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
This activity is approved for 6.00 contact hour(s) by Sutter Health, which is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. (Provider Number 17182). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - 6.00 IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.