Optimize Prescribing and Avoid Adverse Drug Events in Elderly Patients 

 Hosted by HealthInsight Nevada

In partnership with the QIOs in

AK, CO, HI, KS, MN, MT, NE, NM, SD, UT, & WY

Presented by

 James Mittelberger, MD MPH CMD FCAP

• Identify physiologic changes with aging that put older patients at risk for Adverse Drug Events
• Identify the four of the most dangerous classes of medications for elderly patients and actions to decrease the risks of:
  • Anticoagulants
  • Hypoglycemic medications including insulin
  • Antipsychotic medications
  • Other "inappropriate" medications 
• Describe the special medication risks associated with transitions and nonadherence for elderly and best practices to reduce these risks  
• Explain the importance of the current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' initiative to reduce inappropriate use of antipsychotics in skilled nursing facilities