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ForwardHigh-Risk Medications in the Elderly 2026-2028 (Center for Older Adults)
Overview
Adverse drug events can occur when medications are used incorrectly or a drug interaction occurs. According to the CDC, Adverse drug events cause approximately 1.3 million emergency department visits each year. About 350,000 patients each year need to be hospitalized for further treatment after emergency visits for adverse drug events. Older adult populations are at a higher risk of experiencing an adverse drug event and becoming hospitalized as a result. This module will address the characteristics of medications that are high-risk, and how to mitigate those risks for older adult patients.
Funding
This project is supported by grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U1QHP53050. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. No commercial support was received for this activity.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, physician associates, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity leaners should be able to:
1. List medication groups that are considered high risk for the elderly.
2. Review the characteristics of a high-risk medication.
3. Apply an age-friendly framework to patient-centered prescribing and deprescribing.
4. Differentiate medication reconciliation from medication review.
5. Describe how prescribers, pharmacists, nurses, and medical assistants collaborate to ensure accurate and safe medication management.
Course summary
- 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until October 20, 2028. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 AOA Category 2-B
- 1.00 IPCE
- 1.00 HSC Participation
Disclosures
In accordance with the appropriate accrediting bodies, all planners, teachers, and authors with control over activity content are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships (those held by the person, currently or within the last 24 months) with ineligible interests. Accredited providers are required to provide this information to learners before the start of an activity. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Division of Academic Innovation's office planning team nor the subject matter experts have anything to disclose.
Primary Author
Sarah Ross, DO, MS, CMD
Assistant Professor, Departments of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Jacob Rogers, PharmD, BCACP
Assistant Professor, Pharmacotherapy, HSC College of Pharmacy, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Peer-Reviewers
Jeffrey Mott, DHSc, PA-C
Associate Professor
Department of Physician Assistant Studies, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Kate Taylor, DNP, FNP-C
Assistant Dean for Clinical Outreach Affairs, HSC College of Nursing, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine & Geriatrics, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Instructional Design
Brenda Wilson, MS, CHCP
Senior Instructional Designer
CE & Assessment Department, Division of Academic Innovation, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Donnell McKenzie, MEd
Instructional Designer
CE & Assessment Department, Division of Academic Innovation, University of Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Sarah Ross, DO, MS, CMD
Jeffrey Mott, DHSc, PA-C
Kate Taylor, DNP, FNP-C, CPPS, FNAP
Alicia Boggs
Jacob Rogers, Pharm.D., BCACP
Sarah Ross, DO, MS, CMD
In support of improving patient care, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing Education for the healthcare team.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.
American Osteopathic Association
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.
Designation Statements
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 contact hour of AOA Category 2B CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacist
This knowledge-based activity has been assigned UAN JA0004637-0000-26-039-H05-P and will award 1.00 contact hour(s) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognized ACPE Providers. Statements of participation will indicate hours and CEUs based on participation and will be issued online at the conclusion of the activity. Successful completion includes completing the activity, its accompanying evaluation and/or posttest (score 70% or higher) and requesting credit online at the conclusion of the activity. Credit will be uploaded to CPE Monitor, and participants may print a statement of credit or transcript from their NABP e-profile. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth complies with the Accreditation Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education.
Physician Associates
AAPA Credit Designation Statement – Enduring material: This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 10/20/2028. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nurses
This activity is designated for up to 1.00 ANCC contact hour(s).
Certificate of Attendance
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this activity for 1.0 hour(s) of participation.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until October 20, 2028. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 AOA Category 2-B
- 1.00 IPCE
- 1.00 HSC Participation
Price
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Accessibility Statement
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