Administrators - Webinars
The following recorded presentations are available by clicking on the title and then clicking on the link to view the webinar. These webinars are recordings of live interactive on-line educational presentations that focus on various aspects of pain assessment, management and treatment. Please refer to the Events section for upcoming live webinars that are available on a regular basis to all participants of the grant.
- Clinical Assessment and Decision-making Using Algorithms: An Introduction
Presenter: Mary Ersek, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dates Presented: 7/29/2009
Objectives:
• Describe the use of algorithms in clinical practice
• Review the pain assessment algorithm from the SPiNH websiteTarget Audience: Licensed Staff, Primary Providers and Staff Educators
Approximate Viewing Time: 30 minutes
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- Approach to Pain Management in Long-Term Care: Keep it Simple!
Presenter: Amy M. Corcoran, MD
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Dates Presented: 4/20/2009
Objectives:
• To look at best practice for pain management by reviewing relevant cases
• To create treatment plans for pain
• To use strategies for alert charting
Approximate Viewing Time: 45 minutes- 0 Comments
- F-tag 309: Updates on Requirements for Pain Management
Presenter: Debra Bakerjian, PhD, APRN
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Date Presented: 3/19/09
Objectives:
• Describe new F-tag for Pain 309 and how it relates with other quality of care F-tags
• Discuss ways to meet criteria for F-tag as it relates to pain in cognitively impaired older adults
Approximate Viewing Time: 60 minutes- 0 Comments
- Communicating Pain Assessments
Presenter: Susan Lysaght, GNP-BC, ACHPN
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Dates Presented: 3/31/09
Objectives:
• Identify two common communication obstacles between nurses and NPs/MDs in long-term care
• Name three things in a pain assessment to include in report to NP/MD
Approximate Viewing Time: 30 minutes- 0 Comments
- Choosing and Using Observational Pain Tools, part 1
Presenter: Keela Herr, PhD, RN, FAAN, AGSF
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Dates Presented: On Demand Only
Objectives:
• Discuss the basic features and psychometric properties of commonly used observational tools for pain, including common behaviors, screening versus assessment, and reliability and validity
Approximate Viewing Time: 30 minutes- 0 Comments
- Choosing and Using Observational Pain Tools, part 2
Presenter: Keela Herr, PhD, RN, FAAN, AGSF
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Dates Presented: On Demand Only
Objectives:
• Describe three observational pain tools that can be used in nursing homes
Approximate Viewing Time: 30 minutes- 0 Comments

