Join us for the Fall 2026 NYSPALTC Education meeting on Thursday Nov 12, 2026 in Queens, NY. Wonderful opportunity to learn valuable topics, network with colleagues, and earn CME/CMD/MOC!

CME/CMD/MOC credits info to follow. The registration fee includes all course materials, breakfast, lunch, coffee, and refreshment breaks. Cancellations will be refunded less a $25 service charge (and any additional credit card fees) and must be made prior to 7 days before the meeting. No refunds will be granted after that date.

Conference will be at the LaGuardia Marriott Hotel - 102-05 Ditmars Blvd, Queens, NY 11369. Hotel reservations are NOT included in the conference cost. Hotel reservations should be made directly with the LaGuardia Marriott Hotel: NYSPALTC attendees are eligible for a reduced hotel rate of $219 per night - book directly through this LINK by Oct 22, 2026.

The Board of Directors Meeting of NYSPALTC will be held at the conference hotel on Thursday Nov 12 from 3-4pm and zoom link will be available for board members who cannot attend in person.

If you have questions about the conference, please call 631-600-DAYS or email info@nyspaltc.org.

Members pay reduced rates! Register for the conference by October 31 to save!

TOPICS/SPEAKERS/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Breathing New Life into SNF Care: NIV, OSA & Spirometry - By Vikram Chabra, DO, FCCP

Select non-invasive ventilation appropriately by differentiating CPAP from BiPAP and identifying which patients with chronic respiratory failure benefit from each in the skilled nursing setting. Diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnea by recognizing, screening for, and managing OSA in SNF residents, including positive airway pressure therapy and appropriate alternatives. Apply bedside spirometry to distinguish obstructive from restrictive patterns and guide management without requiring transfer to an outpatient laboratory.

Psychotropics, F605 regulations, consent, consultant pharmacist partnership as a medical director - By James W. Duke, Pharm.D.

Describe the key F605 requirements related to psychotropic medications, informed consent, and resident rights in long-term care. Identify common compliance risks and survey concerns associated with psychotropic medication use and documentation.Apply interdisciplinary strategies, including collaboration with consultant pharmacists, to improve psychotropic stewardship, regulatory compliance, and resident-centered care.

2026 Emergency Medicine Updates: Pulmonary Embolism and Opioid Use Disorder - By Jonathan Siegal, MD, FACEP

Review contemporary evidence-based strategies for the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism, including current risk stratification tools and diagnostic algorithms. Describe the 2026 American Heart Association recommendations for the treatment of acute PE, including the new A–E risk stratification framework and indications for advanced therapies. Recognize opioid use disorder and emerging changes in the illicit drug supply, including novel sedative adulterants such as medetomidine, and discuss evidence-based treatment strategies, including medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) with buprenorphine and naloxone.

The Itchy Resident: Practical Dermatology for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care - By Aakaash Varma, MD, FAAD

Describe age-related skin barrier changes and apply them to emollient, cleanser, and bathing choices in the facility. Differentiate stasis dermatitis from its mimickers and outline initial management.

Evaluate generalized pruritus in older adults: systemic, medication-related, and other causes.

Medicaid PDPM in New York: A Physician's Guide to Documentation and Audit Readiness - By Eugene Gonsiorek, PhD

Describe the structural shift from a RUG-based to a PDPM-based Medicaid case-mix methodology, including the clinical characteristics PDPM emphasizes and the central role of the nursing component in most state Medicaid models.

Explain how MDS 3.0 Section I active-diagnosis coding depends on physician documentation and identify responsibilities that determine whether a coded diagnosis is defensible under audit.

Differentiate compliant from non-compliant MDS coding across common PDPM risk areas by evaluating whether charted physician, nursing, and therapy documentation supports the coded item, drawing on findings from federal PDPM audits and case-mix creep analysis.

Apply the time-bound documentation requirements governing active-diagnosis coding, specifically the 60-day diagnosis-identification and 7-day active-status look-back periods to meet MDS criteria.

Formulate a medical-director-led preparation plan that incorporates lessons from states that have already transitioned to Medicaid PDPM, strengthening diagnosis specificity, MDS accuracy, and interdisciplinary documentation alignment ahead of New York's implementation.

MAiD - Medical Aid in Dying, the First 90 days: Balancing Care and Compliance - By David N. Hoffman, JD

Benefit from the insights of your colleagues on how the NY Medical Aid in Dying Law is meeting the needs of patients, and how it is falling short.

Integrate compliance with the legal requirements and safeguards of the NY law with standard of care obligations to patients. Share insights you have gained from implementing access to Medical Aid in Dying at your institution. Gain deeper appreciation of the interplay between Medical Aid In Dying and other forms of end of life care.   

NYSPALTC Benefits for Geriatric Medicine Trainees

The New York Society for Post-acute and Long-term Care (NYSPALTC) offers free registration to qualified Geriatric Fellows or Internal Medicine/Family Practice Residents to attend either of its twice yearly educational meetings. Meetings take place in May in Albany, NY and November in Queens, NY. It's a great opportunity to meet many of the leaders in Geriatric Medicine in NY State while attending these educational events.

Eligible fellows/residents interested in free registration at the Fall meeting should register using link below and will receive email notification to confirm if they are accepted.

Exhibitors: CLICK HERE for information about joining our event!!

Check out photos from the NYSPALTC social dinner in Albany, NY - May 2026!

Check out photos from our May 2026 educational meeting in Albany, NY: