Continuing Education and Events

Past Webinars

If you have attended one of our past webinars and you need assistance to obtain your CEU certificate, please see below.

Social Determinants of Health: Impact and Solutions

Presented by:  Thomas Cornwell, MD, National Medical Director, Village Medical at Home

Hosted By: William Mills, MD, Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs, BrightSpring Health Services

Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

This symposium is presented by BrightSpring Health Services. PharMerica is part of the BrightSpring family of companies.

Value-Based Care Opportunities in Skilled Nursing and Senior Communities

Presented by:

Dr. William Mills, Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs, BrightSpring Health Services

Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

MDS 3.0 Series Webinar 2 of 4: MDS 3.0 Regulatory Update, Survey Activity, and Audit Outcomes – 2023

Presented by:

Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, FACHCA, Executive Director of The Alliance Training Center

Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET
 

Standards of Practice Webinar 4 of 4: The Dos and Don’ts of Antibiotics

Presented by:

Alena Goergen, BSN, CDONA, RAC-CT, Director of Nursing, Miller Pointe Skilled Nursing Facility and President, NADONA North Dakota Chapter

Jonathan Edmonds, RPh, BCPG, Consultant Pharmacist, PharMerica

Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

Medication Management in Complex Patients at Home

Presented by:

Dr. William Mills, Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs, BrightSpring Health Services

Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

MDS 3.0 Series Webinar 1 of 4: MDS 1.18.11 Data Set Changes for Operational, Clinical, Financial, and MDS Managers

Presented by:

Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, FACHCA, Executive Director of The Alliance Training Center

Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

Drug Pricing Reform in Motion: What You Need to Know Now

Presented by:

David Farber, Lead Counsel and Advisor, Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition

Esmé Grewal, Vice President of Government Relations, BrightSpring Health Services

Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

Talking Shop: Improving CNA-Nurse Communication in Long-Term Care

Presented by:

Lisa Sweet, RN, Chief Clinical Officer of Academy of Certified Health Professionals, National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA)

Joleann Beene, RN-BC, IP-BC, FACDONA, CDP, CADDCT, Clinical Specialist – Nurse Consulting Services, PharMerica

Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Health Care and Opportunities for Innovation

Presented by:

Zackory Erickson, PhD, Director, Robotic Caregiving and Human Interaction Laboratory and Assistant Professor of Robotics, Carnegie Mellon University

Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

This symposium is presented by BrightSpring Health Services. PharMerica is part of the BrightSpring family of companies.

Standards of Practice Webinar 3 of 4: Insulin Management

Presented by:

Deb Bostic, RN, MSN, HCAM, CMNL, CDONA, Senior Director of Nurses, Genesis Healthcare

Matthew Palmer, PharmD, BCGP, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica

Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

Accounting for Quality Outcomes in a Value-Based World Using Proactive Partnerships

Presented by:

Dr. Arif Nazir, Chief Medical Officer, Primary Care, BrightSpring Health Services

Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

PEDs and the Medication Mix in Assisted Living

Presented by:

Deb Choma, RN, C-AL, Director of Member Services, AALNA

Jeff Herr, PharmD, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica

Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

Frailty: Why It Is Important, How to Identify It, and Programs to Help

Presented by:

William Mills, MD, Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs, BrightSpring Health Services

Renee Lach-Sharon, PT, MS, CPHQ, Manager of Therapy Clinical and Quality Services, Rehab Without Walls NeuroSolutions

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

This symposium is presented by BrightSpring Health Services. PharMerica is part of the BrightSpring family of companies.

Standards of Practice Webinar 2 of 4: Developing a Strategic Approach for IV Therapy

Presented by:

Jacqueline Fine Vance, RNC, BSN, IP-BC, CDP, ASCOM, LBBP, CDONA/LTC, FACDONA, Senior Director, Clinical Innovation and Education, Mission Health Communities

Martha Dietz, BSN, RN, CRNI, VA-BC, Infusion Nurse Consultant/Lead IV Nurse, PharMerica

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

Psychotropic Stewardship: Practical Solutions to Impractical Challenges

Presented by:

Jeff Herr, PharmD, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica

David Phillips, PharmD, BCPS, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica

Matthew Palmer, PharmD, BCGP, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica

Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

Steps to Fall Prevention

Presented by:

Rebecca Wingate, PharmD, Director of Clinical Operations, PharMerica

Dr. Elizabeth Shauen Howard, DHA, MSN, RN, COS-C, Vice President of Clinical Services and Innovation, BrightSpring Health Services

Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

Standards of Practice Webinar 1 of 4: The Four Ds of Narcotics

Presented by:

Cassie F. Faircloth, RN, BSN, CDONA, FACDONA, CDP, IP-BC, EFLA, Regional Risk Manager, Liberty Healthcare

Andrew Cyr, PharmD, Consultant Pharmacist, PharMerica

Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Time: 1:00PM ET

Banishing Burnout: Building Employee Engagement and Retention

Presented by:

Sheri Easton-Garrett, MSN, RN, CDP, CMDCP, Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations, Belmont Village Senior Living

Dr. Shad Morgheim, ACC, ICF, Executive & Leadership Coach

Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022

1:00PM ET

Vitamin-itis: How to Address Supplements in Assisted Living

Presented by:

Deb Choma, RN, Director of Member Services, AALNA

Jeff Herr, PharmD, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica

Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022

1:00PM ET

From OnePoint Patient Care: Top Drug-Drug Interactions in Hospice – What You Need to Know

Presented by:

Joseph Solien, PharmD, BCPP, BCGP, Vice President of Clinical Services, OnePoint Patient Care

Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022

2:00PM ET / 1:00PM CT

From OnePoint Patient Care: Watch Your Step: Medication Management for Patients with Falls

Presented by:

Melissa Corak, PharmD, BCGP, Senior Clinical Pharmacist, OnePoint Patient Care

Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022

1:00PM ET

Webinar on CMS Phase 3 Guidance: Behavioral Health Services; and Food and Nutrition

Presented by:

Linda Savage, MSN, RN, RN-BC, NHA, CPHRM CDONA, SWOC

Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022

1:00PM ET

 

Webinar on CMS Phase 3 Guidance: QAPI, Compliance and Ethics Program, Physical Environment, and Nursing Services

Presented by:

Nancy Tuders, RN, GERO-BC, IP-BC, CDONA

Rebecca Wingate, PharmD, Director of Clinical Operations, PharMerica

Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022

1:00PM ET

Free 1 CEU for NAB and Nursing Credit Available (must be in attendance)

Webinar on CMS Phase 3 Guidance: Infection Control, Pharmacy Services, Quality of Life, and Physician Services

Presented by:

Cynthia Fronning, RN, GERO-BC, CDONA, FACDONA, RAC-CT, IP-BC, AS-BC

Janis Russell, PharmD, MBA, Manager Clinical Operations, PharMerica

Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022

1:00PM ET

Free 1 CEU for NAB and Nursing Credit Available (must be in attendance)

Webinar on CMS Phase 3 Guidance: Quality of Care, Behavioral Health Services, and Food and Nutrition

Presented by:

Linda Savage, MSN, RN, RN-BC, NHA, CPHRM CDONA, SWOC

Marti Wdowicki, PharmD, Director of Clinical Operations, PharMerica

Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2022

1:00PM ET

Free 1 CEU for NAB and Nursing Credit Available (must be in attendance)

Webinar on CMS Phase 3 Guidance: Resident Rights; Freedom from Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation; Admission, Transfer and Discharge Rights and Administration

Presented by:

Michelle Scherwinski, RN, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP

Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022

1:00PM ET

Free 1 CEU for NAB and Nursing Credit Available (must be in attendance)

The Medication Pass: An Evidence-Based and Person-Centered Approach to Improving Efficiency

Presented by: 

Jeff Herr, Pharm D, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica

Bill Vaughan, RN, BSN, Consultant, NADONA

Date: Thursday, September 15, 2022

1:00pm ET

Free 1 CEU for NAB and Nursing Credit Available (must be in attendance)

Ease the Quease: A Palliative Approach to Managing Nausea and Vomiting

Presented by:

John Corrigan, PharmD, OnePoint Patient Care Clinical Pharmacist

Date: Thursday, August 18, 2022 1:00pm ET

All Aboard! Staying on Track to Optimize Psychotropic Medications

Presented by: 

Matthew J Palmer, BS, PharmD, BCGP, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica

Nena Hart MSN, RN, CHPN, RAC-CT, C-DONA

Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Free 1 CEU for NAB and Nursing Credit Available (must be in attendance)

More MDS coordinators are walking the floor. Is that a costly mistake?

Presented by: 

Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, FACHCA, Founder and Director, The Alliance Training Center

Sherrie Dornberger, Executive Director, NADONA

Date: Thursday, July 21, 2022

Free 1 CEU for NAB and Nursing Credit Available (must be in attendance)

Let’s Talk Telehealth

Presented by: 

Bill Deane, Senior Vice President operations and commercialization, PharMerica

Patricia Schuermann, Vice President Sales/ IDD, PharMerica

Dr. Maulik Trivedi, Chief Strategy Officer, StationMD

Date: Thursday, July 14, 2022

 

Management of Diabetes in Older Adults/Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in DM Management

Presented by: Emma Williams, PharmD, CPP

Date: Wednesday, June 29 2022, 1:00pm EST

Pain, Pills and Best Practices: Optimizing Opioid Use in Long Term Care: Eliminating Survey Pains

Presented by:

Kishore “Josh” Bose, PharmD, RPh, Manager of Clinical Services, PharMerica

Bill Vaughan, RN, BSN, Consultant, NADONA

Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022 1:00PM EST

Free 1 CEU for NAB and Nursing Credit Available (must be in attendance)

Redefining Discharges: A Novel Blueprint to Transitional Care

Presented by:

Dr. Elizabeth S. Howard DHA, MSN, RN, COS-C, Vice President of Clinical Services and Innovation, BrightSpring Health Services

William Mills, M.D., Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs, BrightSpring Health Services

Date: Wednesday , June 22, 2022 1:00PM EST

Topical Compound Prescribing in Hospice: Five Things Every Clinician Should Know

Presented by: Joseph Solien, PharmD, BCPP, BCGP Vice President of Clinical Consulting

Date: Thursday May 26th at 1pm EST

A Collaborative Approach to Pharmacy FTags

Presented by:

Jeff Herr, Pharm D, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica

Nancy Tuders, RN, GERO-BC, IP-BC, CDONA, Assistant Director of Education, NADONA

Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 1:00PM EST

Improving Pharmacy Contracts: Setting Nurses up for Success

Presented by:

Kellie Duvall, Vice President of Client Support Services, PharMerica

Cynthia Fronning, RN, GERO-BC, CDONA, FACDONA, RAC-CT, IP-BC, AS-BC
Master Trainer – Director of Education, NADONA

Date: Wednesday, March 30 @ 1:00PM EST

P.D.P.M. Operational, Financial, and Clinical Managers-Data Base Coding-Training Topics-Audit Activity

Presented by: Leah Klusch

Date: Wednesday March 16, 2022 @ 1:00PM

Friend not Foe – Developing the Partnership between the Director of Nursing and Consultant Pharmacist

Presented by: Marti Wdowicki, PharmD; Cynthia Fronning RN, GERO-BC, CDONA, FACDONA, RAC-CT, IP-BC, AS-BC; Shari Carson RN, BSN

Date: February 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM EST

Bringing Health Home: The Transitional Care Management Model

Presented by: McKnight’s Webinar

Bill Deane, RPh, Senior Vice President of Operations and Commercialization, PharMerica

Jeremy Colvin, Senior Vice President, Growth and Market Development, PharMerica

Dr. Elizabeth S. Howard DHA, MSN, RN, COS-C, Vice President of Clinical Services and Innovation, BrightSpring Health

Date: February 10, 2022 at 1:00 PM EST

Anticoagulation Use and Risk of Falls in Older Adults

Presented by: Opeyemi ‘Yemi’ Ogedengbe, PharmD, CPP

Date: January 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM EST

Dementia-Related Agitation: Unique Solutions for this Non-Unique Symptom

Presented by:Joseph Solien, PharmD, BCPP, BCGP, Vice President of Clinical Services

Date: December 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST

How to Mitigate the Risks of Antipsychotic Use in the Elderly by Incorporating Pharmacogenics

Presented by: Houda Hachad, PharmD, M.Res. AccessDx VP of Clinical Operations

Date: November 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST

Staffing Challenges, Part 1 of 3: What is the REAL Challenge?

Presented by: Jeanne Boschert, RN, Corporate Compliance Consultant, Integrity Compliance Solutions

Date: November 10, 2021 at 1:45 PM EST

Staffing Challenges, Part 2 of 3: Short-term Options to Your Unique Challenge

Presented by: Jeanne Boschert, RN, Corporate Compliance Consultant, Integrity Compliance Solutions

Date: November 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST

Staffing Challenges, Part 3 of 3: Long-term Bigger Picture Options to Address Staffing Challenges

Presented by: Jeanne Boschert, RN, Corporate Compliance Consultant, Integrity Compliance Solutions

Date: November 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST

A Long-term Care Resident With Hallucinations and Delusions Associated With Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis: A Case for NUPLAZID

Presented by: Mazhar Khowaja, MD Medical Director at Deer Oaks

Date: October 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST

The Delta Variant: Why Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Matters

Presented by: T.J. Griffin, SVP LTC Operations & Chief Pharmacy Officer

Date: September 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST

Incorporating Pharmacogenomic Solutions in Opioid and Pain Stewardship Programs

Presented by: Houda Hachad, PharmD, M.Res. AccessDx VP of Clinical Operations

Date: September 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST

Going Green with the Latest on Cannabinoids in Hospice and Palliative Care

Presented by: Melissa Corak, PharmD

Date: September 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST

Opioid Stewardship – Implementing a Successful Program in Long-Term Care Facilities

Presented by: Josh Bose, PharmD

Date: September 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST

Navigating Diagnostic Testing for the Flu Season in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Presented by: Dr. Federica Gibellini, AccessDx

Date: October 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST

Going Green with the Latest on Cannabinoids in Hospice and Palliative Care

Presented by: Melissa Corak, PharmD

Date: October 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST

Hospices Share Their Roadmaps for Successfully Deprescribing Cardiovascular Drugs at End of Life

Presented by: John Corrigan, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist with OnePoint Patient Care

Date: August 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST

Interdisciplinary Strategies to Avoid Medication Errors

Presented by: Janis Russell, Pharm. D, Manager of Clinical Operations, PharMerica

Date: July 8, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST

Pandemic Recovery and Senior Care

Presented by: Jeanne Boschert, RN, Corporate Compliance Consultant, Integrity Compliance Solutions

Date: July 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST

Safe Methadone Use in Hospice: Key insights from expert consensus whitepaper co-author Dr. James Ray

Presented By: Joe Solien, PharmD, OnePoint Patient Care

Date: June 24, 2021 at 1:00PM ET

Challenges of Medication Management during Transitions of Care

Presented By: Sandy Hébert, Senior Director – Professional Services-Post Acute Insights and Sean Vandeweerd, Manager Integrated Care Coordination

Date: May 5, 2021 at 1:00PM ET

Budget Busters – Best Practices with NOACs, Insulins and COPD Drugs in Hospice

Presented By: Melissa Corak, PharmD, OnePoint Patient Care

Date: April 29, 2021 at 1:00PM ET

Cannabis: Where are we now?

Presented By: Dr. Jennifer L. Marlo–Triemstra, MS, PhD and Jessica Wolfe – Sr. Director, State Government Reimbursement and Policy, Greenwich Biosciences.

Date: April 28, 2021 at 1:00PM ET

Polypharmacy and Deprescribing in Long Term Care

Presented By: Marti Wdowicki, PharmD, Director of Clinical Operations – South

Date: April 22, 2021 at 1:00PM ET

COVID-19: Vaccine and Monoclonal Antibody Update

Presented By: Adrienne Hearn, RPh — Manager of Clinical Operations-Northeast and Stephen Creasy, PharmD — Director of Clinical Services for PharMerica Corporation

Date: April 6, 2021 at 2:00PM ET

The NIC Executive Survey Insights — An Update

Presented By: Lana Peck, Senior Principal, NIC

Date: March 31, 2021 at 1:00PM ET

COVID-19 State of the Nation

Presented By: Kishore “Josh” Bose, PharmD, RPh, Manager of Clinical Services at PharMerica

Date: March 17, 2021 at 1:00PM ET

Effective Medication Management Solutions for Senior Living

Presented By: Lisa Ippolito, Market Development Specialist for PointClickCare and Patti Feightner, Sales Engineer at PointClickCare with a focus on Senior Living

Date: February 25, 2021 at 1:00PM ET

Improving Safety and Compliance with EPCS

Presented By: Beth DeLaHunt, Sales Engineer for Point Click Care and Deanna Cox, Program Manager for Point Click Care

Date: February 9, 2021 at 1:00PM ET

Skilled Nursing And Capital Market Trends In The Age Of COVID

Presented By: Bill Kauffman, Senior Principal – NIC

Date: January 20, 2021 at 1:00PM ET

Why Culture, Transparency And Trust Matter Now More Than Ever With Your Customer

Presented By: Bob Kramer, President and Founder of Nexus Insights

Date: January 13, 2021 at 1:00PM ET

Boomers And Seniors Housing: What Will The Future Look Like?

Presented By: Bob Kramer, President and Founder of Nexus Insights

Date: December 17, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

Auditing Your P.D.P.M. Process

Presented By: Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, FACHCA, Founder and Director of The Alliance Training Center

Date: December 10, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

Vaccine Briefing – Development, Safety And Distribution

Presented By: John Schulte, Vice President of Quality Improvement at Argentum and TJ Griffin, R.Ph, Chief Pharmacy Officer at PharMerica
Date: December 8, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

Growing & Developing The Healthcare Workforce

Presented By: Bob Kramer, Founder and President of Nexus Insights

Date: November 17, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

Building Systems To Sustain Growth

Presented By: Jeanne Boschert RN, BS – Corporate Compliance Consultant – Integrity Compliance Solutions

Date: November 5, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

What is the Role of Healthcare in Senior Living in a COVID World?

Presented By: Bob Kramer, Founder and President of Nexus Insights

Date: October 28, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

Senior Living & COVID-19: Industry Impact And A Look Ahead

Presented By: James Balda, President & CEO of Argentum

Date: October 27, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

Strategic Issues For P.D.P.M. Requiring Operational And Clinical Focus

Presented By: Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, FACHCA, Founder and Director of The Alliance Training Center

Date: October 14, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

COVID Impacts And Focus: Positioning To Survive And Excel

Presented By: Andy Edeburn, MA, Premier, Inc.

Date: October 8, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

What Happens Next: Regulatory And Policy Outlook For The Pandemic

Presented By: David Gifford, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President of Quality & Regulatory Affairs, AHCA

Date: September 29, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

COVID Impacts And Focus: Clinical Imperatives Moving Forward

Presented By: Lori Koeppel, RN, BSN, NHA, DNS-CT, WCC, Koeppel Healthcare Solutions, LLC

Date: September 24, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

COVID-19 Mitigation And Value-Based Outcomes In Senior Living

Presented By: William R. Mills, M.D. Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at BrightSpring Health Services

Date: September 15, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

COVID Impacts And Focus: The Emerging Landscape

Presented By: Andy Edeburn, MA, Premier, Inc.

Date: September 10, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

Meeting The Dual Challenge Of A Combined COVID And Flu Season

Presented By: David Gifford, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President of Quality & Regulatory Affairs, AHCA

Date: August 25, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

Infection Control, Infection Prevention – Is Your Foundation On A Solid Rock Or Floating Down River?

Presented By: Laurie Johnsen, RN, CRNI, FCN and Jesse V. Kinsey BS, RN

Date: August 11, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

Creating Solutions: How Nursing Care Moves Ahead Amidst COVID

Presented By: Mark Parkinson, AHCA and Robert Dries, PharMerica

Date: July 28, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

Making Sense Of Medications

Presented By: Rebecca Wingate, PharmD and Adrienne Hearn, RPh

Date: July 14, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

Palliative Care In LTC – Quality Of Life Care For Serious Illness

Presented By: Gary Greenspan, MD

Date: June 23, 2020 at 1:00PM – 2:00PM ET

The Opioid Epidemic And Managing Pain In Senior Living

Presented By: Rebecca Wingate, PharmD

Date: May 28, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

COVID-19 Hindsight 2020 – Challenges That Lead To Change

Presented By: Jeanne Boschert RN, BS

Date: May 27, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

Collaborative Strategies For COVID-19: Literature Review & Identifying Frailty Risk

Presented By: Steven Buslovich, MD, MSHCPM

Date: April 29, 2020 at 1:00PM ET

Managing Falls Risk: Improving Quality In Senior Living

Presented By: T.J. Griffin, RPh, Chief Pharmacy Officer and Rebecca Wingate, PharmD., Director of Clinical Operations

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Medication Management: Mitigating The Effects Of Polypharmacy

Presented By: Marti Wdowicki, PharmD, Director of Clinical Operations, PharMerica Corporation

Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019