THFW Geriatric Grand Rounds - Polypharmacy and Deprescribing: When Less is More
Target Audience
This online interprofessional enduring material is designed for internal medicine physicians, hospitalists, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutrition, pastoral care, senior clinic clinical staff, hospital administration, and community partner physicians and health care providers. Its purpose is to address the need for education regarding geriatric population’s response to surgery, medications, and care that require special attention from physicians and clinical staff. Needs exist to address strategies in improving care techniques and performance that will better reflect standards of care for these patients.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this online enduring material, participants should be able to:
- Describe the prevalence of and risk factors for polypharmacy
- Discuss the benefits of successful “medication debridement”
- Develop strategies to reduce polypharmacy and optimize prescribing with review of available resources
- Improve patient care through interprofessional collaboration
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources 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.
The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - 1.00 Attendance
- 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour(s)In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources 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.