An Introduction for Clinicians New to PALTC Practice

This 3-hour, interactive on-demand course is designed to welcome new clinicians to post-acute and long-term care practice, provide an orientation of the environment, services, and practices unique to PALTC, promote the joy of practice in this care setting, and provide additional resources for further engagement and support while practicing in this setting. Target Audience This course was designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners new to practicing in PALTC setting; providers and geriatric fellows in training who are considering practicing in the PALTC setting; and interdisciplinary team members other than medical providers new to the PALTC settings. Modules Joy of PALTC Introduction to PALTC Transitions of Care The Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Clinical Issues Learning Objectives Define the populations served, the clinical services provided, the environment of care and the unique regulatory issues of PALTC settings. Identify strategies to improve transitions in care to and from PALTC settings. Define the roles and responsibilities of the interdisciplinary team providing PALTC services. Identify clinical and administrative issues common in PALTC care settings, and contrast how the approach to managing those issues may differ from their management in other care settings. Identify the benefits and rewards of clinical practice in PALTC settings.