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ULM Gerontology: Seminar on elder abuse Feb. 18 via Zoom
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WHEN: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021
WHERE: Zoom
The free seminar, “When Love Hurts: Elder Abuse by Trusted People,” is organized by Anita Sharma, Ph.D., ULM Gerontology program director.
Speakers with the state Elderly Protective Services and Louisiana Ombudsman Program will present case histories and reporting guidelines.
Topics will cover different types of abuse, including domestic violence, abuse in institutional settings, and abuse by trusted people who may not be family members.
Registration is required. Email Sharma at asharma@ulm.edu to register and receive the Zoom meeting information.
Freeman announces new Chief Clinical Officer
Vice President of Pharmacy Services Jeff Thompson gets promotion
Staff Reports
Freeman Health System named a new chief clinical officer (CCO) in Jeff Thompson, who is currently Freeman Vice President of Pharmacy Services. Thompson will assume the leadership and oversight role on Feb. 15.
“I am very confident in Jeff’s ability to perform the duties of this position in an extraordinary manner,” said Paula F. Baker, Freeman President and Chief Executive Officer. “Jeff’s proven track record, his dedication to the mission of Freeman and his passion for ensuring the highest possible quality outcomes for our patients were all central to this decision. Along with his other responsibilities as CCO, Jeff will maintain oversight of the pharmacy department.”
First responders to serve as vaccinators
Law enforcement and other first responders
Dialysis providers and patients
Behavioral health providers and staff
Outpatient providers and staff
Community care providers and staff
Dental providers and staff
Professional home care providers (including hospice workers) and home care recipients (including older and younger people with disabilities over the age of 16 who receive community or home-based care, as well as clients of home health agencies)
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and Support Service Providers (SSPs) working in community and clinic-based settings, and clients who are both deaf and blind
Health-related support personnel (lab staff, mortuary staff who have contact with corpses, pharmacy staff)
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