learning & development 2014 Dimensions in Geriatrics WEDNESday, APRIL 2, 2014 Allina Commons 2925 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota
CONFERENCE INFO This conference is intended for healthcare professionals who provide or are interested in geriatric care, including nurses, therapists, social workers and pharmacists. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation for the care of geriatric patients and their families. Objectives List at least 3 ethical conflicts experienced when working with vulnerable clients. Understand self-determination as a constitutional, legal, and cultural right, as well as limits to clients right to self-determination. List 3 interventions to address clients unsafe decisions and how to decide whether to focus on clients right to self-determination or the need for protection. Identify evidence-based practices that can be integrated in daily clinical practice to enhance the care of older adults. Discuss the impact of normal age-related physiological changes in the elderly, and the implications for health care. Identify common geriatric syndromes that affect the delivery of care and describe the prevention and management strategies for each: agitation, dementia, polypharmacy, COPD, activity. Provide a balanced approach of both theory and practical applications for the care of the older adult. Define early stage Alzheimer s disease and related dementias. List at least 3 resources available to people with early dementia, their families and professionals.
Overview Caring for the older adult takes compassionate caregivers who have in-depth clinical skills and specialized knowledge imperative for planning, managing and evaluating the health care needs of this growing and complex population. Healthcare professionals often work with individuals who range from the active older adult in the community to the frail older adult in the acute or long-term care setting. The primary challenge is to identify and use the strengths of this population to assist them in maximizing their independence. Agenda Wednesday, April 2, 2014 7:30 8:00 Registration & continental breakfast 8:00 8:45 The Golden Years Sue Bikkie, DNP, GNP 8:45 9:30 Chronic Disease Management in Older Adults Kathleen Woo-Rippe, MD 9:30 9:50 BREAK & EXHIBITS 9:50 10:45 Ethics, Self-Determination and Risk Anita Raymond, LISW, CMC 10:45 11:30 Connecting Through the Stages of Dementia Marsha Berry, MA, CAEd 11:30 12:30 LUNCH & EXHIBITS 12:30 1:15 Emotional and Behavioral Presentations in the Elderly Ramesh Sairam, MD 1:15 2:00 How to Support Families who Provide Care to Those with Dementia Joseph E. Gaugler, PhD 2:00 2:15 BREAK 2:15 3:00 COPD in the Elderly Cheryl Sasse, RRT 3:00 4:00 Focus of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy with the Geriatric Patient Mary Gray, MSPT and Jeanne Backman, OTR
Faculty Jeanne Backman, OTR Occupational Therapist Unity Hospital Marsha Berry, MA, CAEd Education Manager, Alzheimer s Association Minnesota North Dakota Sue Bikkie, DNP, GNP Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Orr & Associates Joseph E. Gaugler, PhD Associate Professor, McKnight Presidential Fellow School of Nursing, University of Minnesota Mary Gray, MSPT Physical Therapist Unity Hospital Anita Raymond, LISW, CMC Program Manager, Protective Services & Care Management and Consultation Services Volunteers of America Minnesota Ramesh Sairam, MD Medical Director Mental Health United Hospital Cheryl Sasse, RRT Director - Professional Education American Lung Association in Minnesota Kathleen Woo-Rippe, MD Family Medicine/Geriatrics Medical Director Acute Care for the Elderly Unity Hospital Cambridge Medical Center, River Falls Area Hospital, Unity Hospital, and United Hospital are all part of Allina Health. Planning Committee Sue Bikkie, DNP, GNP Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Orr & Associates Jan Osborne, RN, GCNS-BC Geriatric CNS Unity Hospital Julie Poyer Program Specialist Allina Health Cheryl Rogers, RN, BAN Learning and Development Manager Cambridge Medical Center and River Falls Area Hospital Kathryn Westman, RN, CNS Adult Medicine United Hospital
Tuition $50 for Allina Health employees, contract affiliates and general registration. Tuition includes conference materials, parking, continental breakfast and lunch. Registration Confirmation A registration confirmation will be sent via email from education@allina.com. This email is the only receipt you will receive; please retain a copy for your records along with the attached map and conference details. If you have not received a registration confirmation via email prior to the course, please contact Allina Learning & Development at 612-262-5030 to verify your registration was received. Cancellation Policy Tuition is refundable (less a 25% handling fee) only if registration is cancelled in writing and is received in Allina Learning & Development at least 7 days prior to the beginning of the conference. Notices less than 7 days and no shows are non-refundable. Allina Health reserves the right to cancel this program. In the event of an emergency, we reserve the right to cancel a session or substitute a qualified speaker. Special Needs The sponsors of the Dimensions in Geriatrics are fully committed to accommodating the special needs of participants and will do everything possible for requests called in at least 7 days in advance of the start date to 612-262-5030. Accommodations or special needs requested after that timeframe cannot be guaranteed. CONFERENCE DETAILS
conference details Location, Parking & Accommodations Allina Commons at the Midtown Exchange Greenway Level Pettingill Hall 2925 Chicago Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55407 Allina Commons Parking is located in the ramp adjacent to the Midtown Exchange Building on 10th Ave. S. In order to validate you for free parking, you must bring your ticket in with you. If you are an Allina Health employee, we ask that you bring your badge with you. Chicago Ave Sheraton Hotel METRO TRANSIT 28th St E Allina Commons MIDTOWN EXCHANGE E Lake St 10th Ave S Parking Ramp Portland Ave S Park Ave S E 17th St Franklin Ave Chicago Ave Abbott Northwestern Hospital Allina Commons Midtown Exchange 10th Ave S 11th Ave S Parking Ramp 26th St E 28th St E SEE INSET LEFT E Lake St Hiawatha Ave Cedar Ave S Accreditation This activity has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 7.8 hours of credit. However, the nurse is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. This activity has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Social workers requirements and has been approved for 6.5 clock hours CEP-14. Individuals representing other professional disciplines may submit course materials to their respective professional associations for 6.5 hours of continuing education credit.
Dimensions in Geriatrics To ensure a comfortable environment, attendance may be capped; early registration is recommended. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 All attendees must self-register in Saba. Allina Health Employee & Affiliate Registration 1. Go to the AKN, under the Education & Research tab > Continuing Education > Click on the Allina Learning Management System (SABA) Log in with your Allina Health User ID and Password. 2. On the Home tab, go to the Navigation Links Box and click on Registration/Catalog Search 3. On the left hand side bar, click on Browse by Category 4. Select the course and click on Register 5. Check your Allina Health e-mail for the Payment Link Allina Health Contract Affiliate Registration 1. Go to Excellian.net and click on How To and Training Tab and the click on Allina LMS (SABA) and log-in using your log in and password. 2. On the Home tab, go to the Navigation Links Box and click on Registration/Catalog Search 3. On the left hand side bar, click on Browse by Category 4. Select the course and click on Register 5. Check your Allina Health e-mail for the Payment Link External General Registration 1. www.allinahealth.org 2. At the top of the page select For Medical Professionals then on the left side click Earn CME/CEU 3. In the grey box click https://training.sabanow link 4. Log in with your email address and use the password welcome 5. If you have never attended an Allina Health event you will be click I m a New User 6. If you would like receive future mailings on conferences offered, please complete your address. 7. Select the Search for Courses tab 8. Select the course and click on Register > Confirm > Place Order 9. Check your email for the Payment Link contained within the Registration Confirmation; it s sent within minutes of registering, if you do not see it, make sure to check your junk folder. 10. Sent via email from Education_at_Allina@ServerVault.com Technical Assistance or Help with Registering: Refer to your Saba log in page Questions Contact Julie Poyer at 612-262-5936 or julie.poyer@allina.com
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