Partners in Care Conference

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1 Partners in Care Conference Jointly Sponsored by: Hospice & Palliative Care Association of AR UAMS College of Medicine Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System September 19 & 20, 2013 Embassy Suites Hotel - Little Rock

2 Conference Audience & Purpose Continuing Education Credentialing Visit for full conference details & online registration Target Audience This activity will benefit physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, spiritual counselors and nurse aides caring for, or providing education to providers caring for patient s with life-limiting illnesses or requiring palliative treatment. Purpose To share evidence based information in pain & symptom management and end of life care, along with communication tools to better care for patients with serious illness. Physician / CME This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Care Association of Arkansas, and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. The UAMS College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The UAMS College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. It is the policy of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all sponsored or jointly sponsored educational activities. All individuals who are in a position to control the content of the educational activity course/activity directors, planning committee members, staff, teachers, or authors of CME) must disclose all relevant financial relationships they have with any commercial interests as well as the nature of the relationship. Financial relationships of the individual s spouse or partner must also be disclosed, if the nature of the relationship could influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CME. The ACCME describes relevant financial relationships as those in any amount occurring within the past 12 months that create a conflict of interest. Individuals who refuse to disclose will be disqualified from participating in the development, management, presentation, or evaluation of the CME activity. Pharmacy / CPE This activity has been approved by the Arkansas State Board or Pharmacy for a maximum of 12.5 continuing pharmacy education hours. Nursing Home Administrator / OLTC This activity has been approved by the AR Department of Human Services/Division of Medical Services - Office of Long Term Care for a maximum of 13 (6.5 per day) CE Hours. Nurse / CNE This activity has been approved for a maximum of 12.5 continuing nurse education contact hours. Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System is an approved provider of continuing nurse education by Arkansas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation.

3 Faculty Greg Adams, LCSW, ACSW, FT Director, Center for Good Mourning Arkansas Children s Hospital Palliative Care Program Adjunct Professor UALR Graduate School of Social Work Paula Andrews, RN, BSN Palliative Care Coordinator Mercy Hospital - Ft. Smith Stanley Bradley, MD Washington Regional Hospice - Fayetteville Carrie Brown, MD FAAP Department of Pediatrics Arkansas Children s Hospital Palliative Care Program Michael Chandler, PharmD Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Kimberly Curseen, MD Department of Geriatrics Director of Geriatric Palliative Care Reynolds Institute on Aging, Foxridge Assisted Living Facility Robin Devan, MD Department of Internal Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology Palliative Care Program Esme Finlay, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine University of New Mexico Sarah E. Harrington, MD (Sarah Beth) Department of Internal Medicine Department of Geriatrics UAMS Palliative Care Program Chief, Palliative Care Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Thomas E. Harris, MD Hospice & Palliative Care - Mercy Ft. Smith Tresa Hooks, LMSW, OSW-C, ACHP-SW Oncology & Palliative Care Social Worker Hospital Bereavement Coordinator Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System Angela Norman, DNP, GNP-BC, ACNP-BC, CDP, CDE Director UAMS Aging Arkansas Initiative South Arkansas Center on Aging Barbara Cooper Ross, BS, CCLS, CT Bereavement Manager Arkansas Hospice, Inc. Kathleen Rusnak, AA, BA, M.Div., STM, M.Phil., Ph.D. Founder & President The Brick Wall 2, Inc. Kenneth M. Sauer, MD Geriatrics and Palliative Care Physician The Longevity Clinic St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center - Little Rock David E Smith, M.D., MA Director, Supportive and Palliative Medicine Baptist Health--Little Rock Adjunct Professor Bioethics, Harding University Dianne Swaim, MDIV Chaplain Veterans Administration Hospital D. Neal Wyatt, D.O. Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Arkansas Hospice, Inc. UAMS Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor Department of Geriatrics Education (Planning) Committee Jennifer Scheible, RN, BSN, CHPN - Chair Sara E. Harrington, MD Diane Morgan, MSN, BSN, APN, GCNS-BC, ACHPN Kay Kirk, RN, BSN, CHPN Barbara Ross, BS, CCLS, CT Michael Parker, LCSW Deanna May, RN, CHPN Leslie Landrum, MD Palliative Care Physician Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks

4 Day 1 Thursday, September 19 Plenary & Concurrent Sessions Plenary Session 8:00-9:30 a.m. Kathleen Rusnak, PhD - Because You ve Never Died Before: Spiritual Issues at the End of Life : During this session Rusnak will describe the spiritual shift in world view that occurs when a person learns they have a terminal prognosis as well as the seven dimensions of the framework that makes up the spiritual experience of dying patients. Plenary Session 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sarah Harrington, MD, Neal Wyatt, DO, Thomas Harris, MD and Paula Andrews, RN - Hospice/ Palliative Care Collaboration: Case Studies : Dr. Harrington, UAMS Palliative Care and Dr. Wyatt, Arkansas Hospice will present a case study and Dr. Harris, Mercy Hospice and Paula Andrews, Mercy Hospital Palliative Care will present a case study showing how the providers worked together for the benefit of the patient and family. Plenary Session 10:45 11:45 a.m. Kimberly Curseen, MD - Culture Competency in Palliative Care : Curseen will review the diversity of our population, explore the importance of culture and how it should frame our practice and communication. Concurrent Session 12:45 1:45 p.m. Sarah Harrington, MD - Opioid Prescribing - Part 1 of 2 : Harrington will review basic opioid prescribing methods, common side effects and opioid conversion. Mike Chandler, PharmD - Palliative Medication Reconciliation : Chandler will describe common medications seen in the end of life setting and discuss benefits and burdens of common medications classes at the end of life. Diane Swaim, MDiv - Peace at Last: Leading the War Veteran Toward a Peaceful Death : Swaim will review the symptoms of PTSD as well as resources to why the war experience is important to the patient s dying experience. She will share skills to assist in addressing unresolved war experiences. Concurrent Sessions 2:15-3:15 p.m. Sarah Harrington, MD - Opioid Workshop Part 2 of 2 - Harrington will review basic opioid prescribing methods, common side effects and opioid conversion. Angela Norman, DNP, APN - Alzheimer and Dementia Care : Norman will describe the types of dementia, and the communication barriers and better ways to interview the patient. She will also review interventions for difficult behavior. Kimberly Curseen, MD - Making the Decision for Artificial Nutrition for the Severely Cognitively Impaired Patient : Curseen will discuss the myths and facts about artificial nutrition, nursing home concerns, and how to collaborate with caregivers when making this decision. Concurrent Session 3:30-4:30 p.m. Neal Wyatt, DO - Neuropathic Pain: A comprehensive Review : Wyatt will explain ways to identify neuropathic pain based on history and physical exam findings. He will share non-pharmalogical and pharmalogical treatment options. Leslie Landrum, MD - Respiratory Symptoms at the End of Life : Landrum will identify respiratory symptoms associated with end of life processes and review assessment of symptoms, with interventions to prevent or diminish these symptoms. Tresa Hooks, OSW-C - Advanced Directives Fact & Fiction : Hooks will explain the differences between the Living Will, DPAHC, and SAPO as well as problems with implementation.

5 Day 2 - Friday, September 20 Plenary & Concurrent Sessions Plenary Session 8:00-9:30 a.m. Esme Finlay, MD - Smoothing the Transition from Advanced Cancer Care to Hospice Care : Finlay will share the growth in cancer treatment availability and some of the challenges surrounding those treatments. She will identify the factors oncologists consider when prescribing chemotherapy treatment and patient/family preferences for communication about EOL cancer care. Plenary Session 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sarah Harrington, MD - Evidence-Based Practice in Palliative Care : Harrington will review major studies from palliative care literature, including discussion of methods, results, key issues and limitations. She will discuss the impact of studies and practical application to palliative care. Plenary Session 10:45-11:45 a.m. Carrie Brown, MD, Kimberly Curseen, MD, Tresa Hooks, OSW-C - Recognize Abuse - Child to Elder in the Hospice & Palliative Care Settings : This panel will define types of abuse and how to recognize it from child to elder. They will also describe common characteristics of abusers as well as the health care provider s role and legal obligations in reporting abuse. Concurrent Session 12:44-1:45 p.m. Sarah Harrington, MD - Opioid Prescribing - Part 1 of 2 : Harrington will review basic opioid prescribing methods, common side effects and opioid conversion. Mike Chandler, PharmD - Palliative Medication Reconciliation : Chandler will describe common medications seen in the end of life setting and discuss benefits and burdens of common medications classes. Carrie Brown, MD, Greg Adams, LCSW, Barbara Ross, BS - Grief & Bereavement Peds to Adults : This panel will show a video of patients & families sharing encounters they had with hospital staff related to end of life issues. They will describe how our body and verbal language effects the family s experience. They will also describe useful contemporary concepts in understanding grief and bereavement. Concurrent Session 2:15 3:15 p.m. Sarah Harrington, MD - Opioid Prescribing - Part 2 : Harrington will review basic opioid prescribing methods, common side effects and opioid conversion. Stan Bradley, MD - Controlling Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Hospice : Bradley will share techniques for controlling constipation, nausea and vomiting. Kimberly Curseen, MD - Making the Decision for Artificial Nutrition for the Severely Cognitively Impaired Patient : Curseen with discuss the myths and facts about artificial nutrition, nursing home concerns, and how to collaborate with caregivers when making this decision. Concurrent Session 3:30-4:30 p.m. Robin Devan, MD - A Primer on PCAs : Devan will share the circumstances in which it is appropriate to prescribe pain medicine via a PCA. She will review how to determine the appropriate dosage of analgesia via a PCA. Morgan Sauer, MD - Anxiety. Agitation & Delirium : Sauer will review the signs of anxiety, agitation and delirium, including how to address and care plan for each. David Smith, MD - Advanced Care Planning and Communication : Smith will discuss advance directives and the impact they can have on quality palliative care. He will review various discussion tools to improve the implementation of advance directives.

6 Hotel Reservations Embassy Suites located at Financial Centre Parkway, Little Rock, AR is offering a conference rate of $119/night (single/double) when referencing Hospice & Palliative Care Conference. This room rate is only available until Monday, August 19 - call or access HPC /index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG for reservations. (Includes hot breakfast.) Reservations can always be cancelled (follow hotel guidelines); don t wait and miss the special conference rate - reserve soon. Assistance Please visit the Registration Table with any questions or concerns during the conference. Special Needs: We are committed to making this CME activity accessible to all individuals. If you need auxiliary aid or service as identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act, or have a dietary restriction, please describe your needs on the registration form. Most requests can be accommodated if notification is received by September 1, Education Materials/Handouts Handouts submitted by presenters will be available online for printing at by September 1, A password will be ed to attendees upon registration confirmation. Name Badges Your name badge is your admission ticket to sessions. Please wear your badge at all times during the conference. Registration material and badges will be distributed at the registration table during scheduled registration times. Your Comfort is Our Concern Hotel staff will do their best to provide a comfortable climate for our conference; however sometimes it may be warmer or cooler than you prefer. Please layer your clothing to give you options. Cell Phones & Pagers Conference attendees are requested to mute their cell phones and pagers during sessions. Individuals talking on cell phones during sessions will be asked to leave the room. Exhibitor Hall A variety of up-to-date products and services will be on display by exhibitors. We will also have vendor booths with products for sale (purses, jewelry, etc.). The Exhibitor Hall will be open Thursday, September 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and Friday, September 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Don t miss out on the great products and service they are sharing. Remember, they support our conference and HPCAA by exhibiting. Continuing Education Certificates CNE, CPE & OLTC Certificates will be distributed at the end of each day; completed evaluation form must be submitted to obtain certificate. The CME Certificate will be distributed at the end of the conference; if you are a physician only attending Thursday please go to the Registration Table at the end of the day to receive your certificate. HPCAA Cancellation/Substitution Policy Substitutions are permitted and should be reported to HPCAA prior to the conference if possible or during registration if not known in advance. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations or failure to attend.

7 Name: Title: Address: Partners in Care Jointly Sponsored By: HPCAA, UAMS College of Medicine and CAVHS September 19 & 20, 2013 \ Embassy Suites - Little Rock, AR Conference Registration NEED ASSISTANCE - CALL Online registration with payment by credit card available ( Registration and payment must be received by September 14, 2013 Please complete a separate registration for each attendee; one check is permitted for multiple registrations. Name and contact information will be used for HPCAA mailings/contacts/name badges. Agency: Discipline: City: State: Zip: Telephone: (required for confirmation): Fax: Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and continuing education certificate NOTE: Rate for onsite registration will increase by $25 per category - payment must be made at time of registration (no invoicing will occur) Please check appropriate category: HPCAA Member (please verify at HPCAA.org (Directory page) whether your organization is a member) One Day: $125 Day Attending: Two Days: $200 Non - HPCAA Member One Day: $175 Day Attending: Two Days: $250 CAVHS or UAMS Employee Dept/Facility/Emp #: One Day: $125 Day Attending: Two Days: $200 Student/Volunteer/House Staff One Day: $40 Day Attending: Two Days: $65 Physician Billing Round Table - Friday/Lunch - Limit 10 Attendees (Physicians & APNs) No Fee Check in the amount of $ is enclosed. (Payable to HPCAA) Charge my credit card the amount of $. Visa Master Card Amer Ex Discover Name as Printed on Card: Card # Expiration Security Code Zip Code: Card Holder Signature: (Associated with Credit Card) Registrations paying by credit card may be entered online, mailed or faxed to HPCAA at Registrations with check/money order mail to HPCAA, 411 S. Victory St., Ste 205, Little Rock, AR 72201