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By Michelle Moccia, DNP, ANP-BC, CCRN and Belinda Dokic, CPHT, MHA. From the article: Preventing injuries from falls has been a flagship topic in health care quality improvement and patient safety for nearly two decades. The complications that can follow injurious falls in older adults can cause many adverse outcomes, including death...

From the Liberty Chapter of GAPNA - Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 8:00am ET - Friday, August 17, 2018 at 3:00pm ET, at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh, PA. Suturing Workshop: The Basics ~ Suturing Workshop: Beyond the Basics ~ Minor Office Procedures ~ Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat Workshop ~ X-Ray Interpretation of Chest and Abdomen Radiographs ~ X-Ray Interpretation of Upper and Lower Extremities...

From the Delaware Valley Chapter of GAPNA - The ICS annual conference in Philadelphia August 28-31 is the best conference for nurses who specialise in continence care. It’s the “must attend” for those who want to be at the forefront of their field by understanding the latest research evidence and future direction of developments to inform their practice.

The benefits of belonging to a GAPNA Chapter are many, most notably being part of a common voice for advance practice nurses working with the geriatric population. Becoming a member of a chapter allows you to take advantage of educational programs, newsletters, and networking with other members in your area.

Proposed legislation, called the Credit for Caring Act, would create a federal, nonrefundable tax credit of up to $3,000 for family caregivers who work while also financially helping their parents, spouses, children and adults with disabilities or other loved ones.

Resources for Integrated Care invites you to attend an upcoming webinar. This webinar offers Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Education (CE) credit at no cost to participants. Live Webinar Air Date: Thursday, August 2, 2018 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Click for complete information and registration details.

Congratulations to the individuals who became board certified in 2018 by passing the Gerontological Specialist - Certified (GS-C) examination administered by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission (GNCC) at test centers across the United States!

This webinar is accredited for continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and physician assistants by the Office of Continuing Medical Education at The University of Pennsylvania, and is ABIM MOC certified and approved for patient safety/risk management.

Take advantage of the savings until August 15 when you register for the GAPNA 37th Annual Conference in Washington, DC! Be sure to register before August 15 to save $100 off registration for GAPNA members and $90 off registration for non-members.

Register Now for the 2018 Annual Conference. As the premiere educational event for gerontological nurse practitioners, this conference is crafted to meet your unique needs. There's still time to capitalize on up to $100 in savings when registering for the GAPNA 2018 Annual Conference!