Hello Friends of MAGIC - 

Recently, MAGIC has partnered with a research team at the University of Minnesota to conduct a survey of nursing home Medical Directors in an effort to help us to understand the role and needs of Medical Directors!

We invite you to participate in our study!

About the survey;

• 20 questions long 
• Should take 10 to 15 minutes 
• Anonymous 
• Results distributed to participants and MAGIC

For a link for more information about the survey visit:  Z.UMN.EDU/MEDDIR

Ther is also a flyer linked here for more information: Study Flier

Thank you for taking the time to work on this important survey.

Regards,

MAGIC

Hello Friends of MAGIC - 

GRECC has a newly funded Advanced Fellowship in Geriatrics (AFiG). It is a 2-year full salary supported research fellowship by VA. Clinicians or non-clinicians are eligible as long as they are doing geriatrics/aging research.

Please spread the word!

AFiG Brochure

AFiG Recruitment Flyer

Regards,

MAGIC

To Pill or Not to Pill: Medication in Geriatrics 

Date & Location

Thursday, November 7, 2024, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM via Zoom

Friday, November 8, 2024, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM at Double Tree by Hilton, St. Paul East, MN

Overview

The MAGIC conference annually convenes clinicians in geriatrics to explore a wide range of topic including: Alzheimer's disease/dementia, THC/CBD, deprescribing, antipsychotic use, BEERS criteria, STOPP/START criteria, managing anxiety, delirium, behaviors (both pharmacological and non-pharmacological), MN Medication Repository Program, and other topics related to pharmacological interventions.

This course is planned and organized by the Minnesota Association of Geriatric Inspired Clinicians (MAGIC). For more information contact Heidi Holste or Robin Ronayne or visit MAGIC's webpage here.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, learners should be able to:

1. Describe approaches to reduce use of inappropriate medication, polypharmacy, and medication non-adherence.
2. Describe optimal use of newer medications for common geriatric conditions.
3. Explain recent Minnesota policy updates related to care of older people.
4. Identify ways to become a leader in geriatrics related to teaching, policy advocacy, or clinical practice improvement.
5. Discuss how to collaborate across platforms to address medication prescribing and usage.

Registration

Discounted registration rates are available to MAGIC members.  Become a member or renew your membership now to ensure you qualify for the discounted conference registration rates!

From the CMS Medicare Learning Network: "CMS revised the definition of managing employee. For purposes of this definition of managing employee, this includes, but isn’t limited to, a hospice or skilled nursing facility (SNF) administrator and a hospice or SNF medical director. Every Medicare provider and supplier must report all current managing employees. If a hospice or SNF hasn’t reported a medical director or administrator as a managing employee, they must report now."

Read the full information here: MM13333 (002).pdf

Minnesota Association of Geriatrics Inspired Clinicians - Cannabis Clinical Considerations (minnesotageriatrics.org)

Attached is the final version of the 2023-2024 Influenza Protocol and facility letter, view here.

Save the Date for November 2 and 3, 2023

Date & Location

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 12:00 PM - Friday, November 3, 2023, 5:00 PM

Day one: Live Webinar

Day two: Midland Hills Country Club, Roseville, MN

Registration link

Target Audience

Professions - Administrator, Nurse, Other, Physician, Physician Assistant

Overview

The 2023 MAGIC annual conference will address aging and health across professions with a focus on organ systems above the neck, including brain disease, hearing, swallowing and speech, oral care and vision and below the knees (e.g. foot care). Presentations and discussions will also address public policy and long-term care organization’s approaches to promoting access and quality of care for older Minnesotans. 

This course is planned and hosted by MAGIC. For more information contact Heidi Holste, Executive Director of MAGIC.  

Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, learners should be able to:

1.     Describe best practice approaches to address brain disorders among older people.

2.     Collaborate effectively across professions to address problems above the knees such as mental health, hearing, communication, swallowing, oral health, foot care and vision problems among older people.

3.     Lead efforts to respond to changes in public policy related to care of older people.

MDH funded in-facility vaccine clinics are available through February 15, 2023.

Both primary series and bivalent boosters are available to all eligible residents and staff.

To request more information or to host a clinic event at your facility please complete the MDH LTC COVID Booster Needs Request form at: 

https://redcap-vac.web.health.state.mn.us/redcap/surveys/?s=3PNA39FLT8NDJRL8

Registration is now open for the MAGIC Annual Conference

November 3 and 4, 2022

The Minnesota Association of Geriatrics Inspired Clinicians (MAGIC) 2022 Annual Conference will address major clinical, policy and leadership issues related to care of older adults and those in long-term care settings in Minnesota.

• The first day, Thursday, November 3, 2022, is a half day and concludes with an annual meeting and will be virtual. 
• The second day, Friday, November 4, 2022, will be a full day and in-person at Midland Hills Country Club.  

Register for the 2022 Conference 

(Note that this link will bring you to the University of Minnesota who is assisting with registration)

View the agenda for the 2022 MAGIC Conference

What is a MAGIC Conference?

A typical MAGIC conference is planned to address major clinical, policy and leadership issues related to care of older adults and those in long-term care settings in Minnesota. In 2021, we had Ashton Applewhite as our keynote speaker.  Ashton is the internationally recognized author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism.  We also had speakers on topics will including challenging practical issues such as sleep disturbances, diabetes, what we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, recent changes in long-term care regulations, and self-care for professionals. In a one-and-a-half-day workshop format, we also discussed equity and diversity in long-term care. MAGIC invites clinicians and students from all specialties, professions and the general public to attend.