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(CME101) EXTRA FEE - Open the Door to LTC Research Workshop

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT
Room: Elite Ballroom 2 - 3
CE: 4
CMD Management Credit
CME: (4.0) MOC: (4.0) CMD Management: (4.0) AAFP (4.0)
During this workshop, participants will learn to demystify clinical research in PALTC settings; hear from a senior clinician, scientist and organizational leader how to take bedside observation and turn it into clinical research that can change health policy; explore opportunities for involvement in the Experiential Program of NEXT STEPs; and become familiar with available large data repositories of nursing home information. In the second half of the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to rotate to three of six discussion tables where workshop faculty will host discussions that may include but not be limited to: clinical innovation research and dissemination; experiential research; ask the expert; competitive Foundation grants; and taking bedside observation to research. Attendance is open to all professions including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, health care professionals and facility representatives.

LIMITED SEATING IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this session, learners will be able to:
  • Describe key principles and goals of research in post-acute and long-term care settings.
  • Identify opportunities for engaging in or supporting research in post-acute. and long-term care settings
  • Access practical tools and resources to support research participation.