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February 24, 2012 | Flyer
"Cultural Diversity" - 9:00am - 12:00pm
This SCHOOLS program will be presented by Latasha High, MSW. The workshop provides an overview of the skills and abilities necessary for providing both ethically and culturally
competent medical services to clients of varying ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Define cultural competence and examine its barriers.
- Convert cultural sensitivity into cultural competence while working with diverse populations.
- Adapt agency policies regarding cultural competence.
March 1, 2012 | Handout | Flyer
"Critical Thinking: From the Book to the Bedside" - 9:00am - 1:15pm
This SCHOOLS program will be presented by Pam Collins, MSN, CMSRN, RN-BC . The purpose of this interactive seminar is to provide insight on how to improve patient outcomes through critical thinking. Specific topics that will be discussed include critical thinking models (that work!), barriers to critical thinking and preventive strategies, lab interpretation, symptom analysis and early recognition of impending doom in patients. Additionally, there will be opportunities for hands-on experience through creative critical thinking exercises.
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Define critical thinking from a clinical perspective.
- Differentiate critical thinking and non-critical thinking clinical performance behaviors.
- Discuss how to perform Symptom Analysis.
- Identify practice strategies that enhance critical thinking at the bedside.
- Discuss strategies to assist with early recognition of impending doom in patients.
March 2, 2012 | Flyer
"End of Life Series: Part 6 of 8 Pain Managment" - 9:30am - 12:15pm
This presentation will be given by Maureen Dever-Bumba, RN, MSN, FNP-C, DrPH(c). The End of Life program will provide an eight-part (1 – 8) educational series of modules that focus on End of Life Care. The EOL series is targeted toward an inter-professional audience. This module, Pain Management, provides definitions of pain, current status of and barriers to pain relief, components of pain assessment, specific pharmacological, and non-pharmacological therapies including concerns for special populations. Participants learn that comprehensive pain assessment is essential to adequate pain relief. At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to :
- Describe how pain happens and how it is experienced by patients at end of life.
- Identify barriers to adequate pain relief at the end of life.
- Describe components of a thorough pain assessment.
- Describe pharmacological therapies used to relieve pain.
- Describe non-pharmacological therapies used to relieve pain.
March 5, 2012 | Flyer
"Cue Based Oral Feeding in Premature Infants" - 10:00am - 12:05pm & 1:00 - 3:05pm
This SCHOOLS program will be presented by Linda Ernst, MSN, APRN. The workshop is
designed to assist healthcare professionals with developing a feeding plan to maximize
the infant’s opportunities to become proficient at feeds, while shortening the time to
discharge. Shortening the time to discharge by implementing a cue based feeding program
for premature infants potentially decreases risk of hospital acquired infections, decreases
separation from parents, decreases the cost of hospitalization and increases utilization of
special care nursery or NICU beds. At the completion
of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Review the goal of Cue Based Feeding.
- Discuss feeding difficulties.
- Describe how to implement a Cue Based Feeding Plan.
March 6, 2012 | Flyer| Handout
"Financial Exploitation of the Elderly" - 8:30am - 12:30pm
Research focusing on elder abuse prevalence ranks financial exploitation as one of the most common types. Mickey Rooney recently presented compelling testimony to Congress regarding his exploitation at the hands of his family and provided a national platform for discussion. It is an all too typical fact of life for many of our elders. This class will present material that details the extent of the problem, who are the victims, and how it is done. It will focus on victim and perpetrator typology, the methods used to exploit and the often complex issues associated with determining how to protect the victim from further harm and hold an offender accountable. Actual cases will be used to generate participant interest and dialogue. At the completion of this activity,
participants will be able to :
- Recognize the indicators of financial exploitation in elder abuse.
- Identify the issues associated with properly responding to financial exploitation of the elderly.
- Apply accepted response techniques when an elderly individual is being financially exploited.
March 6, 2012 | Flyer
"Alzheimer’s and You - Session 1: Dementia from the Inside Out" - 3:00 - 4:15pm
This SCHOOLS program will be presented by Karen Nichols, RN, NHA, CRCFA . Alzheimer’s currently affects one in 10 people over age 65 and nearly half of those individuals over 85. With such an outlook, it’s imperative that healthcare professionals stay current on the research and best practices for treatment and caregiving. This four part series will provide an in-depth discussion of the management of Alzheimer’s Disease. At the completion of this activity, participants
will be able to:
- Describe the areas of the brain affected by different types of dementia and the
behaviors that these changes can cause.
March 8, 2012 | Flyer
"Early Identification of Developmental and Behavioral Problems" - 7:00 - 8:00am
This SCHOOLS program will be presented by Dr. Desmond Kelly, MD. The purpose of the program is to help attendees gain knowledge and skills identifying signs of behavioral problems in infants and young children. Screening tools and resources will be provided in this program. At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the importance of early identification and intervention for
developmental and behavioral problems in young children.
- Define the key domains of development in infants and young children and
warning signs of developmental delays or atypical patterns of behavior.
- Describe standardized screening tools that are completed by parents and
caregivers to assess development and identify areas of concern.
- Demonstrate knowledge of interventions and resources for children with problems
related to their early development and behavior.
March 16, 2012 | Flyer
"Alzheimer’s and You - Session 2: Every Elder is a Gem – Part 1" - 3:00 - 4:15pm
This SCHOOLS program will be presented by Karen Nichols, RN, NHA, CRCFA . Alzheimer’s currently affects one in 10 people over age 65 and nearly half of those individuals over 85. With such an outlook, it’s imperative that healthcare professionals stay current on the research and best practices for treatment and caregiving. This four part series will provide an in-depth discussion of the management of Alzheimer’s Disease. At the completion of this activity, participants
will be able to:
- State the stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
March 20, 2012 | Flyer
"Alzheimer’s and You - Session 3: Every Elder is a Gem – Part 2" - 3:00 - 4:15pm
This SCHOOLS program will be presented by Karen Nichols, RN, NHA, CRCFA . Alzheimer’s currently affects one in 10 people over age 65 and nearly half of those individuals over 85. With such an outlook, it’s imperative that healthcare professionals stay current on the research and best practices for treatment and caregiving. This four part series will provide an in-depth discussion of the management of Alzheimer’s Disease. At the completion of this activity, participants
will be able to:
- Define four appropriate activities for each stage of the disease for someone with
Alzheimer’s.
March 22, 2012 | Flyer
"Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Update " - 10:00 - 11:00am
This presentation will be given by Ron’a Cushman, MS, APRN, NNP. This seminar is targeted towards Neonatal Resuscitation Program providers, and will review the changes in the new edition of the neonatal resuscitation program. Topics to be discussed are:
- Major changes in the algorithm
- What’s new about management of oxygenation and ventilation
- Review cardiac compression guidelines and epinephrine guidelines
- How do you make it work in the hospital setting
- A basic (low-tech) simulation teaching seminar using low cost supplies
March 22, 2012 | Flyer
"Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor Update " - 11:15am - 12:15pm
This presentation will be given by Ron’a Cushman, MS, APRN, NNP. The seminar
is targeted towards Neonatal Resuscitation Program instructors, and will build
upon the information provided in the provider update. Additional topics to bediscussed are:
- How to structure effective NRP courses that integrate a simulation-based training methodology
- Scenario facilitation and debriefing
- New equipment considerations for NRP courses
- Identify what equipment and personnel are needed and how to best assemble a basic (low-tech) simulation teaching seminar using low cost supplies
March 27, 2012 | Flyer
"Alzheimer’s and You - Session 4: No Act of Love is Ever Wasted" - 3:00 - 4:15pm
This SCHOOLS program will be presented by Karen Nichols, RN, NHA, CRCFA . Alzheimer’s currently affects one in 10 people over age 65 and nearly half of those individuals over 85. With such an outlook, it’s imperative that healthcare professionals stay current on the research and best practices for treatment and caregiving. This four part series will provide an in-depth discussion of the management of Alzheimer’s Disease. At the completion of this activity, participants
will be able to:
- Discuss three tips for caring for yourself (the caregiver) and your loved one.
April 5, 2012 | Flyer
"End of Life Series: Part 7 of 8 Final Hours" - 9:30am - 12:15pm
This presentation will be given by Maureen Dever-Bumba, RN, MSN, FNP-C, DrPH(c). The End of Life Care series (1 – 8) is targeted towards an inter-professional audience. This module, Final Hours, provides content on care at the time of death including physical, psychological, and spiritual care of the patient, support of family members, the death vigil, recognizing death, and care after death. Participants learn that the actual time of death creates unique issues beyond those encountered during the course of illness. At the conclusion
of this program participants will be able to:
- Describe assessment of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual care needs and interventions for an imminently dying patient and their family.
- Describe the trajectories/symptoms of the last weeks/hours of life for patients.
- Discuss changes in pain management at end of life.
- Describe signs and symptoms of imminent death.
- Describe signs of death and the pronouncement of death.
April 12, 2012 | Flyer
"Recognizing Early Signs of Autism" - 7:00 - 8:00am
This SCHOOLS program will be presented by Dr. Anne Kinsman, PhD. This program will provide skills in screening and identifying early signs of autism in your children. At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the diagnostic criteria for autism.
- Explain autism screening measures in young children.
- Identify the early signs of a possible autism spectrum disorder.
April 19, 2012 | Flyer
"Legalities and Documentation" - 9:00am - 4:00pm
This SCHOOLS workshop provides healthcare professionals with vital information concerning best practice for documentation, and informs participants about documenting correctly to protect your patient and yourself. At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the do’s and don’ts of documentation and how documentation can be used in a court of law.
- Review documentation basics and the importance of legibility.
- Defend oneself through documentation and discuss specific situations in nursing.
- Discuss the pros and cons of several types of documentation.
