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Vol XXXVIII, Apr `09
A Message from AMDA Foundation Executive Director, Robin A. Kroft, PhD PDF Print E-mail

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Vol XXXVIII, Apr '09
Thank you to everyone who was so welcoming at the Annual Symposium in Charlotte. With only five days on the job as the new AMDA Foundation Executive Director, I was delighted to have such a wonderful opportunity to be immersed in the spirit of the long term care practitioner community.

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Congratulations to 2009 Award Recipients PDF Print E-mail

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Vol XXXVIII, Apr '09
Each year, the Foundation recognizes talented, visionary, and passionate researchers with the AMDA Foundation/Pfizer Quality Improvement Awards. The 2009 Award Committee, working under its chair, Leslie Libow, MD, CMD, was pleased to announce this year’s winners during the AMDA Annual Symposium in Charlotte. Participants will present their preliminary findings at next year’s Annual Symposium.

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Fun, Inspiration Mark Foundation Fundraising Events PDF Print E-mail

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Vol XXXVIII, Apr '09
Foundation fundraising efforts during the AMDA Annual Symposium were not only successful; but they also were inspirational, fun, and exciting. The Wall of Caring and Art at the Wall silent auction brought in over $20,000 for the Foundation.  The donations from the Wall of Caring will support the 2009 Futures Program.

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Research Network Meeting Focuses on QI PDF Print E-mail

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Vol XXXVIII, Apr '09
The AMDA Foundation Research Network held a special session during AMDA’s Annual Symposium to provide some updates on and insights into quality improvement (QI) research. Howard Nachamie, MD, opened the program by discussing how he used QI data generated from the Minimum Data Set (MDS) to identify trends among individual providers and units in his facility and to compare facility data to national trends.

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Auction Contribution Brings Satisfaction to Residents PDF Print E-mail

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Vol XXXVIII, Apr '09
One of the most beautiful and inspiring paintings in the Art at the Wall silent auction was “Colorado Rocky Mountain Blue,” a work by residents of the Rowan Community in Colorado. The facility residents, under the guidance of Director of Volunteers Marion Blado, produced a mural specifically for the auction. This year, says Blado, “We looked at many photographs of the Rockies, and the residents chose elements they particularly liked to create the painting.”

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Futures Hosts Next Generation of LTC Physicians PDF Print E-mail

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Vol XXXVIII, Apr '09
As always, the Futures Program draws a standing-room-only crowd during AMDA’s Annual Symposium for a full day of programming about long-term care medical direction, long-term care regulations and risk management, and career opportunities. Participants also enjoyed the opportunity to participate in AMDA program sessions and network with their peers and colleagues from across the country.

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