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27th Annual Geriatrics Conference: Pearls of Geriatric Care

Cox College

Friday, April 12, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (CDT)

Springfield, MO
27th Annual Geriatrics Conference: Pearls of Geriatric Care

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General Public
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 Ended $135.00 $0.00
CoxHealth Employee
Please present CoxHealth ID for entry. If you wish to pay by GL Transfer or Payroll Deduct please click on the "show other payment options" text under the green "register" box. Then select "Pay Offline" and answer the appropriate questions during registration. Please contact the CoxHealth Education Center if assistance is needed, 417-269-4117.
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CoxHealth Physician, NP, PA, CRNA
Please present CoxHealth ID for entry. If you wish to pay by GL Transfer or Payroll Deduct please click on the "show other payment options" text under the green "register" box. Then select "Pay Offline" and answer the appropriate questions during registration. Please contact the CoxHealth Education Center if assistance is needed, 417-269-4117.
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AT THE DOOR General Public
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AT THE DOOR CoxHealth Employee
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Please present CoxHealth ID for entry. If you wish to pay Payroll Deduct please click on the "show other payment options" text under the green "register" box. Then select "Pay Offline" and answer the appropriate questions during registration.
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27th ANNUAL GERIATICS CONFERENCE: PEARLS OF GERIATRIC CARE

Over A Quarter Century of Quality Education

 

Friday, April 12, 2013
Ramada Oasis Convention Center
2431 N. Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND TARGET AUDIENCE

The Education Center is pleased to present the 27th Annual Geriatrics Conference. Nationally renowned experts in the field of Geriatrics will present the latest concepts, approaches and treatments for our aging population. This one day conference with speakers, breakout sessions and several roundtable discussion topics is designed to enhance the knowledge of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, nursing home administrators, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, case managers and other interested health care providers. A wide range of topics will be discussed to enhance the care of aging patients.  

 

FACTS AND FIGURES

In recent years the elderly population has increased eleven fold, whereas the non-elderly have only increased three fold¹. Additionally, the U.S. Census Bureau projects the elderly population will reach 80 million in 2050, with as many as 1 in 5 Americans classified as elderly. Most of this growth is expected to occur during 2010 and 2030 as the “baby boom” generation continues to age².

1. Population Profile of the United States, July 2008, U.S. Census Bureau  

2. Sixty Five Plus in the United States, May 1995, US Census Bur

For more conference information, contact Education Center at 417-269-4117, educationcenter@coxcollege.edu.

PROGRAM AND OBJECTIVES

By attending this educational activity participants should be able to integrate some or all of the objectives as listed.         

 

7:30 – 7:50 am

Registration & Breakfast

7:50 – 8:00

Welcome and Announcements

 

8:00 – 9:00

Medicare and Medicaid Update

Daniel Landon, Senior Vice President, Governmental Relations, MHA

  • Evaluate evolving trends and new initiatives in Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Examine the context of and prognosis for various proposals to revamp programs.

9:00 – 9:50

Geriatrics and Dizziness

David Randall, MD & John Dock, MS, CCC-A

  • Explore differential diagnosis.
  • Discuss current evidence based treatments for Vertigo/Meniere’s in the geriatric population.

9:50 – 10:05          

Break, Refreshments and move to rooms for tracks

 

 

MEDICAL TRACK

REHAB TRACK

10:05 – 10:55

Blood Disorders in the Elderly

Gary Hoos, MD

 

  •  Differentiate between common hematologic diseases in the elderly to avoid a missed diagnosis.
  • Discuss appropriate primary care work-up and appropriate referral.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Assessment and Treatment of the Posterior, Anterior and Horizontal Canal

Chris Glen, Physical Therapist

  •  Identify the signs and symptoms of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).
  • Assess and treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo using current treatment strategies.

 

10:55 – 11:45

Alzheimer’s

Nevada Lee, MD

 

  

  • Develop exam-room techniques for detecting and diagnosing cognitive impairment in aging patient.
  • Identify those patients with Alzheimer's Disease and other types of dimentia.
  • Formulate patient-specific medical and social treatment plans.
  • identify and reduce or eliminate social, economic and behavioral barriers for treatment.
  • Maximize patient function and independence.
  • Develop practice models that provide maximum caregiver education and support.
  • Identify lifestyles, drugs, and supplements that have the potential to reduce cognitive decline.

Assessment and Documentation of fall risk in the Geriatric Population

Robyn Holland, PT, GCS

 

  • Classify causes of age related changes in balance.
  • Explore evidence based assessments based on case scenarios.

 

11:45 – 12:45 pm

Lunch (provided on-site)

12:45 – 1:55

MEDICAL TRACK

REHAB TRACK

 

Attend one of the roundtable discussions listed below, each with the following objectives:

 

  • Explore differing treatment perspectives.
  • Identify a multidisciplinary approach to care.

 

  1. Palliative Care/End of life

Deatrice Kellogg, MD

 

  1. Care of Alzheimer’s Patients

Nevada Lee, MD

 

  1. Chemical Restraints

Randall Huss, MD

 

  1. Genetic Counseling

Mary Owen, MS, CGC

 

  1. Ethics

Robert Saylor, MD

 

  1. Initiatives Relative to Long Term Care (QAPI) for Medical Directors, Nursing Home Administrators, Social Workers, Case Managers

Jeffery Kerr, DO

 

Pressure Relief

Todd Twigg, ATP

  

  • Detect eligibility and appropriateness for assistive technology equipment.
  • Demonstrate Pressure Mapping technology.
  • Explore seating cushion styles for pressure relief
  • Discuss shear reduction, pressure management and postural control strategies for client education purposes

1:55 – 2:45

Pulmonary Diseases in the Elderly

Stephen Clum, MD

 

 

  • Evaluate pulmonary diseases and infections in the elderly.
  • Discuss appropriate interventions and referrals.

Pressure Relief (continues)

Todd Twigg, Director of Rehab Services

 

  • Detect eligibility and appropriateness for assistive technology equipment.
  • Demonstrate Pressure Mapping technology.
  • Explore seating cushion styles for pressure relief.
  • Discuss shear reduction, pressure management and postural control strategies for client education purposes.

2:45 – 3:00

Break/Refreshments/Gather in Main Room

3:00 – 3:50

Spatial Differences/Perceptions within Dementia Patients

David Pierce, OD

  • Differentiate visual-spatial difficulties in the patient with dementia including depth perception, object orientation, direction sense and possible illusions.
  • Identify when to screen visually symptomatic patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Discuss abnormalities in the parieto-occipital regions in the brain, responsible for the dysfunction of visual-spatial skills of the patient with Alzheimer’s disease.

3:50 – 4:40

The Problems and Perils of Uncontrolled Pain in the Elderly

Randall Huss, MD

  • Describe the scope of and problems associated with detection and management of uncontrolled pain in the elderly.
  • Identify appropriate and inappropriate choices in the pharmacologic approach to management of pain in the elderly, including appropriate use of opioids.
  • Formulate an appropriate plan for management of pain in the elderly that encompasses both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.

4:40 – 4:55

Break

4:55 – 5:45

Stereotypes as Barriers to Treatment

Bradley Fisher, PhD

  • Discuss how the interaction between the patient-physician and other health care providers can perpetuate their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that are associated with ageism against older patients.
  • Identify how stereotyping in the elderly patient can compromise the quality of treatment and how transcending stereotypes leads to a more respectful relationship between patient and provider.

5:45 pm

Evaluations/Statements of Credit/Adjournment

 

 

We reserve the right to substitute speakers and topics in case of emergency or cancellation. Information presented during this conference represents the views and opinions of the presenters and does not necessarily constitute the opinion, endorsement of, or promotion by CoxHealth.

Planning committee members and speakers have created this activity without bias or influence from all external commercial entities.

No sponsorship or commercial support has been received for this activity.

 

EDUCATIONAL CREDIT

CoxHealth is accredited by the Missouri State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CoxHealth designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This Live activity, 27th Annual Geriatrics Conference: Pearls of Geriatric Care, with a beginning date of 04/12/2013, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 8.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CoxHealth Education Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Missouri Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

       8.0 Contact Hours   

The Missouri Board of Nursing Home administrators has approved this conference for 8.0 clock hours (3 Administrative and 5 Patient Care) toward annual re-licensure of nursing home administrators. This program has been approved for a total of 3 Administrative (A) hours and 5 Patient Care (PC) hours. It carries the approval number of SO-3618 which will identify to Missouri administrators that the program is accepted for renewal purposes and in which category the hours will apply.

 

This program has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers-Missouri Chapter for 8.0 social work clock hours per approval certificate #OA041213-020. 

This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers.  The course is approved for 8.0 CE contact hour(s).

This program has been approved by the Arkansas Board of Physical Therapy for 8.0 contact hours and it is deemed equivalent by the Missouri Board of Healing Arts per 4 CSR 150-3.203-5A.

This program meets the criteria for category 2.3 (attending employer-provided, workplace continuing education) Professional Development Unit activities for NBCOT© and qualifies as 8.0 contact hours (equivalent to 8.0 NBCOT© Professional Development Units).

Accreditation approval only refers to this educational activity and does not imply endorsement of any commercial products by CoxHealth or any proprietary entity producing health care goods or services.

Participants will receive statements of credit at the end of the program when all requirements for credit have been met. Satisfactory completion of objectives will occur through program attendance. Therefore contact hours will be given only for hours the participant attends. In order to receive a statement of credit, all participants must sign-in at the registration desk and turn in a completed evaluation and Personal Verification of Attendance form at the end of the program.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act: If you have special needs addressed by this act, please notify us at least two weeks before this offering so that reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your needs.

Note: Please bring a sweater or jacket due to variations in temperature and personal preferences.

CANCELLATION, NO SHOW, AND REFUND POLICY

Cancellations received in writing to EducationCenter@coxcollege.edu by April 5, 2013 will be entitled to a full refund. After this time, a $25 processing fee will be withheld. No refunds will be made the day of the conference. No shows will be charged the full conference fee.

In the event Education Center cancels or reschedules a course, participants are entitled to a full refund or the participant may transfer registration to the next scheduled activity.

Cox College is not responsible for travel, hotel, booking fees, or other cancellation fees for registrants when an activity is cancelled.

All refunds must be received in writing via email or by calling the Education Center.

The entire cancellation policy can be viewed at http://coxcollege.edu, under the Continuing Education and Life Support tab.

 

HOTEL INFORMATION

Special rates are available for Cox College conference participants at the following hotels. Ask for the CoxHealth Geriatrics Conference or CoxHealth negotiated rate of $74.00 per night.

Ramada Oasis Hotel and Convention Center
2546 N. Glenstone Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
417-866-5253
888-532-4338 (toll free)

 

FACULTY

 

Stephen Clum, MD

Pulmonologist
Ferrell-Duncan Clinic
Springfield, MO

 

John Dock, MS, CCC-A

Audiologist
Springfield Ear Nose & Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery
Springfield, MO


Bradley Fisher, PhD

Professor of Gerontology and Psychology
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO

 

Chris Glen, DPT

Physical Therapist
CoxHealth
Springfield, MO

 

Robyn Holland, PT, GCS

Manager
CoxHealth Acute Care Therapy
Springfield, MO

 

Gary Hoos, MD

Hematologist/Oncologist
Mercy Clinic Cancer and Hematology – Chub O’Reilly Cancer Center
Springfield, MO

 

Randall Huss, MD, CMD

Division President
Mercy Clinic- Rolla
Rolla, MO


Deatrice Kellogg, MD

Physician
Cox Senior Health Center South
Springfield, MO

 

Jeffery Kerr, DO, CMD

Geriatrician
Certified Medical Director
Texas County Memorial Hospital
Rolla, MO

 

Daniel Landon

Senior Vice President of Governmental Relations
Missouri Hospital Association
Springfield, MO

 

Nevada Lee, MD

Physician
Private Practice
Raytown, MO

 

Mary Owen, MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor
CoxHealth
Springfield, MO

 

David Pierce, OD

Optometrist
Vision Enhancement Clinic
Springfield, MO

 

David Randall, MD

Otolaryngologist
Springfield Ear Nose & Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery
Springfield, MO

 

Robert Saylor, MD, MA

Director of Ethics
St. John’s Health System
Springfield, MO

 

Todd Twigg, ATP
Director of Rehab Services
CoxHealth Home Support
Springfield, MO

 

COXHEALTH PLANNING COMMITTEE, Springfield, Mo.

 

Logan Banks, DO

Faculty Physician
CoxHealth Family Medicine Residency

 

Christy Birch, CTRS, NHA

Recreational Therapist
Citizens Memorial Hospital

 

Robin Grothoff, MSW, LCSW

Clinic Manager
CoxHealth Senior Health Center

 

Joshua Holland, PharmD

Pharmacist
CoxHealth Pharmacy

 

Jodi Page, BSN, RN

Enterprise Educator
Nurse Planner/Conference Coordinator
Education Center, Cox College

 

Terry Smith, RN

Clinical Instructor Rehabilitation
CoxHealth

 

Judee Steward, BS

Senior Advocate
CoxHealth Senior Advantage

 

Phillip Wittmer, DO

Hospitalist
Cox Walnut Lawn

 

Mandy (Young) Rudroff, PT

Clinical Educator
CoxHealth

When & Where



Ramada Oasis Convention Center
2546 N Glenstone Ave
Springfield, MO 65803

Friday, April 12, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (CDT)


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