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AMDA Foundation Presents 2012 Quality Improvement Awards

AMDA Foundation Presents 2012 Quality Improvement Awards
For Immediate Release, March 21, 2012

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March 21, 2012
Columbia, MD — The AMDA Foundation presented its 2012 quality improvement awards during Long Term Care Medicine—2012, the annual meeting of AMDA—Dedicated to Long Term Care Medicine, in San Antonio, TX, earlier this month. Foundation Board Chair Daniel Swagerty, MD, MPH, CMD, presented the Foundation/Pfizer Quality Improvement Awards (along with Mr. Frank Asper from Pfizer) and the Foundation Quality Improvement and Health Outcome Award (QIHO).

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The Practitioner and the Parrot

ImageBirds of a feather not only flock together; but in the case of Eric Tangalos, MD, CMD, and Sam B. the parrot, they also made rounds together. Sam B. and Dr. Tangalos "worked" together at Bethany Nursing Home about 15 years ago. "He would sit on my shoulder and let the wind blow in his face with outstretched wings as we moved along," said Dr. Tangalos. He added, "He had a penchant to pull out pens from my pocket, so patients thought he was assisting me." Sam also had quite a set of pipes on him. As Dr. Tangalos noted, "Even our deaf patients could 'hear' the vibrations from his squawk."

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Embracing the Changing Paradigm of Mentorships

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Vol VII, May '12
If you have questions about your long term care career but don’t think you have the time for a mentor or that a mentoring relationship can’t help you, think again. A new paradigm in mentoring is making it easier than ever to gain personal, individualized guidance, advice, and support when you need it and how you need it. AMDA offers you the mentoring options that work for you.

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You’re Invited: The Core Curriculum

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Vol VII, May '12
As a past participant in the AMDA Futures Program, you are invited to participate in a dynamic opportunity to take the next step in your professional development. The AMDA Core Curriculum on Medical Direction in Long Term Care course is designed for attending physicians and medical directors practicing in the long term care continuum. If you are considering a career as a medical director, this course provides a great opportunity to gain knowledge, competencies and skills that are vital to the long term care setting. It is also an opportunity to fulfill an important requirement for becoming an AMDA Certified Medical Director.

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2012 Futures Program: What’s Next?

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Vol VII, May '12
The Foundation thanks those of you who attended the 2012 Futures program. Evaluations from the program were overwhelmingly positive, and participants said they were going home feeling energized and inspired. Watch your e-mail box in the coming weeks for a follow-up survey from the Foundation. In the meantime, please feel free to share your plans for the Future with us and let us know how we can help you pursue your long term care career.

 
Foundation Presents 2012 QI Awards

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Vol VII, May '12
The AMDA Foundation quality awards are an excellent opportunity for young physicians and novice researchers to pursue studies and make a valuable contribution to quality care. The Foundation presented its 2012 quality improvement awards during Long Term Care Medicine-2012. Foundation Board Chair Daniel Swagerty, MD, MPH, CMD, presented the Foundation/Pfizer Quality Improvement Awards (along with Mr. Frank Asper from Pfizer) and the Foundation Quality Improvement and Health Outcome Award (QIHO).

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Caring Canines Calendar To Be More Inclusive (Hint: Meow)

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Vol VII, May '12
For the first time since its inception, the 2013 AMDA Foundation Caring Canines Calendar will include cats and other pets. The Foundation is seeking photos of dogs, cats and other warm-blooded pets that live in or visit long term care facilities. The deadline for submissions is June 29, 2012.Only photos submitted online will be considered. Go to www.caringcaninescalendar.com for more information.

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Pay Tribute to Dr. Pattee at Wall of Caring

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Vol XLVII, Feb '12
AMDA members and friends whose lives were touched by James Pattee, MD, CMD, the father of the CMD program, can pay tribute to their friend and mentor at the 2012 Wall of Caring. Dr. Pattee, who passed away late last year, left behind an important long term care educational and leadership legacy.

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