Depression in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care

This week’s episode discusses depression in long-term care, including the importance of preventing major depression in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) populations. The presentation will:Describe the assessment processShare evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for treatment of major depression in PALTC populationsShare two clinical cases to enhance the learning processWe're joined by Abhilash Desai, MD, Geriatric Psychiatrist and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Related links: Watch Video RecordingDownload Presentation SlidesCJ Suicide Prevention CaseCornell Scale for Depression in DementiaColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating ScaleStanley-Brown Safety PlanSuicide PreventionCheck out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/ qin/multimedia This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-GEN-101724-CC-A