Join this valuable discussion on minimizing the use of antipsychotic and psychotropic medications in long-term care.
Our Psychotropic Stewardship Program which is a series of 7-10 minute video snippets, presented by long-term care expert Amy Siple, APRN, FPN, GS-C, on essential topics related to antipsychotic and psychotropic medication that can be used for one-on-one and group education, refreshers, and discussion.
Based upon viewing the videos, peer discussion and facilitation by Amy Siple on this crucial topic we hope to minimize the utilization of antipsychotic and psychotropic medication use to improve the quality of life for the people we serve.
Speaker/Facilitator:
Amy Siple, APRN, FPN, GS-C has been a national speaker on health care issues that impact older adults as well as the empowerment of their caregivers for more than 20 years. She maintains an active practice as a geriatric nurse practitioner and was a tenured associate professor of nursing for over 15 years. She is recognized as a leading expert on dementia-related topics and has been appointed by two Kansas governors to serve on boards and task forces to represent the health care interests of older adults. Amy is the President of the Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association. She appreciates the opportunity to positively influence the lives of her patients and their caregivers.
Cost:
$15/participant
Continuing Education:
This educational event has been approved for up to 1.5 continuing education hours in the core of Resident Care for Licensed Adult Care Home Administrators, Adult Care Home Operators and Dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Health Occupations and Credentialing approved provider number (LTS A0009).
LeadingAge Kansas is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 1.5 contact hours applicable for APRN, RN, LPN or LMHT relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number: LT0102-1116.
All other disciplines will receive a certificate of attendance.
Continuing education hours are subject to change.
View Psychotropic Stewardship Program educational videos
This is a LeadingAge Kansas member only benefit.
