Mental Health in Older Adults: Pharmacological Treatment Long-Term Care Certification MDS 3.0 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

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Mental Health in Older Adults: Pharmacological Treatment Long-Term Care Certification MDS 3.0 The target audience for thisThis educational activity will explore common mental illnesses experienced by the older adult and pharmacological treatment of each. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have identified mental health wellness as one component of quality of life for the older adult living in a nursing home. Staff working with residents who have mental health issues are expected to have competencies to deal with this population, which includes knowledge