Mental Health in Older Adults: Pharmacological Treatment Long-Term Care Certification MDS 3.0 Leaders in long-term care facilities

Leaders in long-term care facilities can take action by equipping themselves with knowledge about creating work environments that promote employee retention

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The target audience for this educational activity is nurses and nursing home administrators in the long-term care setting and other interested nurses

Mental Health in Older Adults: Pharmacological Treatment Long-Term Care Certification MDS 3.0 Leaders in long-term care facilitiesThis educational activity will explore common mental illnesses experienced by the older adult and pharmacological treatment of each. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have identified mental health wellness as one component of quality of life for the older adult living in a nursing home. Staff working with residents who have mental health issues are expected to have competencies to deal with this population, which includes knowledge