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David Nace, MD, Geriatrics, Pittsburgh, PA

David A Nace MD

Geriatrics•Pittsburgh, PA

Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine Director, Long-Term Care University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Chief Medical Officer UPMC Senior Services

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  • 3471 Fifth Ave, Suite 500Division of Geriatric MedicinePittsburgh, PA 15213

  • Phone+1 412-692-2360

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Education & Training

  • University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health
    University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public HealthMPH, Epidemiology, 1993 - 1995
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 1993 - 1995
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1993
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1993 - 2026
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
  • Board Certification
    American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care MedicineBoard Certification

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Public Health Service Award, COVID-19 Public Education Campaign US Department of Health and Human Services, 2023
  • Board and Officer Service Award AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, 2022
  • Distinguised Service Award AMDA-The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, 2021
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Multifaceted Antimicrobial Stewardship Program for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Cystitis in Nursing Home Residents  
    David A Nace, Christopher J Crnich, JAMA Internal Medicine

Authored Content

  • A Multifaceted Antimicrobial Stewardship Program for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Cystitis in Nursing Home ResidentsMay 2020
  • A Multifaceted Antimicrobial Stewardship Program for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Cystitis in Nursing Home ResidentsMay 2020

Press Mentions

  • More Than 80 Percent of Seniors Are Vaccinated. That’s ‘Not Safe Enough.’
    More Than 80 Percent of Seniors Are Vaccinated. That’s ‘Not Safe Enough.’September 2nd, 2021
  • Coronavirus Cases Are Rising Among the Most Vulnerable Again. Now What?
    Coronavirus Cases Are Rising Among the Most Vulnerable Again. Now What?November 21st, 2020
  • T E R 2 0 18
    T E R 2 0 18August 17th, 2018
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Grant Support

  • Western PA COVID-19 Regional Response Health Collaborative Program (RRHCP)PA Department of Human Services2020–Present
  • Pilot Study Evaluating the Relationship Between Sarcopenia and Influenza Induced Vaccine ResponseNIA/University of Pittsburgh Claude D Pepper Center2017–Present
  • Maintenance of Skeletal Integrity in Frail Elders Phase 2 (ZEST2)NIA2015–Present
  • Improving Outcomes of UTI Management in Long-Term Care (The IOU Study)AHRQ2014–Present
  • Reducing Unavoidable Hospitalizations Using Evidence-Based Interventions for Nursing Facilities in Pennsylvania (RAVEN)CME2012–Present
  • Validation of the Modified Medication Appropriate Index-Uncomplicated CystitisPA Department of Health2019
  • Optimizing Antibiotic Stewardship in Nursing Facilities (OASIS)AHRQ2014–2019

Committees

  • Member Representative for AGS and AMDA (PALTmed), Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices (ACIP) Pneumococcal Work Group 2020 - Present
  • Member, PA Advisory Health Board 2019 - Present
  • Member, Pennsylvania Governor's Long-Term Care Council 2016 - Present
  • Member, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Hepatitis Vaccines Work Group 2010 - Present
  • Member, CDC HICPAC Long-Term Care Advisory Group 2020 - 2023
  • Member, PA Long-Term Care Regulatory Work Group 2018 - 2022
  • LTC Council Member, Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority Advisory Council

Research History

  • Pittsburgh Regional Dementia Caregiver Training and Employment ProgramFunded via a Hillman Healthy Aging Award, the Pittsburgh Regional Dementia Caregiver Training & Employment Program provides dementia training for persons providing care to individuals living with dementia. Training targets family members, professional caregivers, and intergenerational champions2022 - Present
  • CDC/Abt Associates National Nursing Home Public Health Response NetworkPrincipal Investigator for University of Pittsburgh Subcontract Site. This program established the first national nursing home public health response network designed to improve nursing home infection control preparedness and response through timely research.2022 - Present

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