AHCA/NCAL 2025
AHCA/NCAL’s Annual Convention & Expo is the largest gathering of post-acute and long term care providers, vendors, and affiliates.
The event is being held October 19-22, 2025 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. More here about the event.
CCP-3 – Medication Optimization: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM US PDT | Location: Oceanside F

Join Erin Marriott, RPh, BCGP, Senior Director of Clinical and Regulatory Support, as she shares insights from the perspective of a Consultant Pharmacist on polypharmacy, prescribing cascades, deprescribing, and medication optimization. What do these terms mean, and which approach truly benefits residents? Erin will explore why medication optimization is often the most effective strategy for delivering age-friendly, person-centered care that improves outcomes and supports resident well-being. Attendees will learn to differentiate between these key concepts, identify the nursing process for effective medication optimization, and apply the 4M’s framework to enhance person-centered medication management in long-term care settings.
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