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Nurses such as Vanessa Matcham, BSN, RN, PCCN, GERO-BC, used innovative teaching methods \u2013 like an escape room \u2013 to identify delirium prevention interventions. Booths featured a sensory station to help participants understand vision loss and tactile function and a geriatric care cart stocked with puzzles and activities that help with cognitive and emotional needs.<\/p>\n<p>Geriatric Medicine Physician Lead Amit Saini, MD, Continuing Care and Extra Care Program, was the keynote speaker. Additional conference speakers included Senior Surgical Care Program Physician Lead Anna Avik, DO, Orthopedics, and Coordination of Care Service Director Katrina Hernandez, BSN, RN, Continuing Care. This event was attended by a multidisciplinary group of employees from both TPMG and KFH.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaiser Permanente Fresno provides high-quality, compassionate care for its aging population. 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