2023 AGS Beers List Update: Key Changes for Medication Safety - Live Webinar on October 7, 2024 8PM ET
Learn the essentials of geriatric care with our 2023 Beers List Update course. Master the latest guidelines for elderly patients, enabling improved treatment decisions and patient outcomes.
About this webinar
The rapidly increasing geriatric population, along with advancements in treatment options and modalities, makes it crucial for healthcare professionals to stay abreast of the latest clinical guidelines, such as the Beers List. This list, updated triennially by the American Geriatrics Society, often prompts significant considerations and adjustments to elderly patient care. However, interpreting and applying these guidelines can pose challenges for healthcare professionals. This comprehensive course on the 2023 Beers List Update aims to enhance understanding, facilitate accurate interpretation, and encourage the effective application of these updated guidelines, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes.
The course on the 2023 Beers List Update will provide a deep dive into the latest recommendations and guidelines tailored for patients aged 65 and older. It discusses new drug considerations and adjustments in recommended treatment options. By participating in this course, healthcare professionals will be able to navigate the complexities of the 2023 Beers List Update and comprehend its rationale and underlying clinical evidence. Through a combination of lectures and interactive discussions, the course ensures participants are well-equipped to translate their knowledge into their daily clinical practice, thereby promoting high-quality geriatric care.
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Recall common anatomical and physiological aging changes that can affect the safety and efficacy of medications.
Identify potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) for utilization in older adults based on the recent AGS Beers list update.
Recognize potentially inappropriate drug interactions for older adults based on the recent AGS Beers list update.
Instructors
Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Experiential Learning for the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Pharmacy (SoP), a faculty member in the WVU School of Medicine Pain Fellowship Program, and a Clinical Pain Management Pharmacist at the WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management. Dr. Garofoli received his PharmD at the University of Pittsburgh SoP in 2004 and his MBA from Strayer University in 2008. He is board certified in Geriatric Care (BGCP) along with being a certified pain educator (CPE) and certified tobacco treatment specialist (CTTS). He began his career with CVS Health in community pharmacy management, then worked as a Humana Healthcare MTM clinical pharmacist, leading to the development of patient-centered and managed care centered programs and the Safe & Effective Management of Pain state guidelines.