The Impact of Social Media and AI on Medicine and Clinical Practice

Overview

This Webinar will define social media and review the various internet-based platforms that allow individuals and communities to share healthcare-related information. Participants will explore the advantages, disadvantages, and growing impact of artificial intelligence and social media in healthcare communication and connection. The session will also outline best-practice guidelines for using social media and electronic communication while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.

Learning Objectives

• Define social media including a list of internet-based platforms that allow individuals and communities to share healthcare-related information
• Identify advantages, disadvantages and impact of utilizing AI and social media for healthcare information, communication and connection
• Outline best practice guidelines for utilizing SM and electronic communication to ensure compliance with laws and statutes

Who Should Attend?

Providers across the senior care continuum—from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing, life plan communities, home health, and community-based services, adult day and hospice.  This program is designed for  administrators, nurses, activities, social services, human resources, marketing and all leadership.

CEUs pending.

Location

Online.

Virtual Link: Class Material and Zoom link will be sent two days prior

Faculty

Dr. Kathleen Weissberg, (MS in OT, 1993; Doctoral 2014) in her 30+ years of practice, has worked in rehabilitation and long-term care as an executive, researcher and educator.  She has established numerous programs in nursing facilities; authored peer-reviewed publications on topics such as low vision, dementia quality care, and wellness; has spoken at numerous conferences both nationally and internationally. She provides continuing education support to over 30,000 therapists, nurses, and administrators nationwide as National Director of Education for Select Rehabilitation. She is a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer, Certified Dementia Care Practitioner, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Practitioner, Certified Fall Prevention Specialist, a Certified Geriatric Care Practitioner, and Trauma Informed Educator.  She serves as the Region 1 Director for the American Occupational Therapy Association Political Action Committee and is an adjunct professor at Gannon University in Erie, PA.