GGIG Spring 2009

Geriatrics and Gerontology Interest Group
Lunchtime Lecture Series
Spring 2009
Click Here for a printable version of our Spring Calendar!
Note: Click on the corresponding picture to get a copy of that presentation


January 6
Spirituality and Dementia Caregivers

Linda Beuscher, VUMC.
Light Hall, Room 415 A/B/C/D.



February 17
Using a Simulated ACE Unit to Increase Nursing Staff Knowledge of Older Adult Care

Sally Miller, MS, RN; Maria Overstreet, PhD, RN, CCNS, Assist.Prof. of Nursing, VUMC;
Sandy McGill RN, MSN, MBA
Light Hall, Room 419 A/B/C/D.
Any Questions?
Email Sally Miller and Maria Overstreet for answers!


March 3
Quality and Safety Reporting: Quality Measurement, Never Events, and Hospital Acquired Conditions

Shea Polancich, Director of Patient Safety, VUMC.
Light Hall, Room 419 A/B/C/D.

Other links to check out:
National Quality Forum, The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services, The Leapfrog Group



April 7
The Top Ten Questions about osteoporosis

Bobo Tanner, MD, VUMC.
MCE, 8th Floor, South Tower, Lecture Hall B

To view the archived webcast of this presentation,
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April 21
Physical Restraints in the Acute Environment

Lorraine Mion, PhD, MSN, VUSN.
MCE, 8th Floor, South Tower, Lecture Hall A
To view the archived webcast of this presentation,
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May 5
What you need to know about Community Resources and the Older Patient

Diane Schlaufman, Mark Singer, Area on Aging and Disability
Statewide Waiver-Home and Community Based Services 
TN Aging & Disability Resource Connection



May 19
HIV & Older Adults

Steve Raffanti, MD, VUMC.
MCE, 8th Floor, South Tower, Lecture Hall B
To view the archived webcast of this presentation
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Remember to mark you calendars to join us Noon to 1pm for the above seminars!
Lunch is first come, first serve. No RSVP required.
All programs on Vanderbilt campus unless otherwise noted.


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