Advanced Pain Management in Long-Term Care Alzheimer's Disease Online Course The target audience for this

The target audience for this educational activity is nurses and nursing home administrators in the long-term care setting and other interested nurses

Safety is a key consideration when administering medications

This educational activity is designed to provide all nurse licensees with an overview of the basic standards of practice

Refresher and remediation training for current staff

This educational activity is appropriate for all staff who interact with residents who face mental health concerns and are not involved with medication administration

Advanced Pain Management in Long-Term Care Alzheimer's Disease Online Course The target audience for thisPain is a widespread concern for long term care (LTC) residents and those who care for them. In LTC, pain is prevalent, but often under reported, under detected, under assessed, and under treated. Regulatory authorities expect pain to be assessed and managed as do residents and their families. This educational activity defines pain and explores advanced pharmacological and non pharmacological pain management strategies that promote the highest