This presentation focuses on the common coding and documentation mistakes and how the provider can easily correct these mistakes.  Objectives include: 

1. Describe how abnormal vital signs impacts coding and documentation.
2. Identify the criteria for prescription drug management.
3. List Examples of Coding and Documentation Mistakes.
4. Explain Social Determinants of Health and it's impact on coding and documentation.
5. Apply These Tips In Your Everyday Practice.

This lecture will discuss the prevalence and risks of various forms of child neglect (medical, physical, educational, etc). PAs treating children will be provided with guidance about how to recognize neglect, document concerns, and respond to child neglect.  Objectives include: 

1. Identify child neglect as the most prevalent form of child maltreatment. 
2. List and define various forms of neglect that a PA treating children might encounter.
3. Discuss the parameters for diagnosing medical neglect as supported by the literature.
4. Identify social determinants of health may impact the risk for neglect. 
5. Discuss how to respond to neglect through the provision of support and/or reporting of suspected neglect.

With the focus on responding appropriately to patients with histories of trauma, and the integration of behavioral health with primary care, exploring the characteristics of Trauma Informed Care and how they can improve outcomes is a natural fit. Instead of moving into diagnoses and treatment of mental disorders, this program refocuses on Social Determinants of Health, their natural consequences and ways to capitalize on those for better working conditions and potentially better outcomes.  Objectives inlcude: 

1. Recognize universal exposure to trauma.
2. Define trauma-informed medical care. 
3. Specify elements in trauma-informed medical care.
4. Specify the benefits of providing trauma- informed, trauma-responsive medical care.
5. Recognize challenges in applying TIC models in medical care.

Practical advice for practicing PAs to avoid and manage polypharmacy.  Objectives inlcude: 

1. Review most commonly prescribed medications and key complications associated with polypharmacy in elderly patients.
2. Evaluate strategies for deprescribing and optimizing. medication regimens in older adults.
3. Highlight clinical interventions and patient education that will prevent and manage polypharmacy in the elderly.