UPMC Hamot 2022 Neuroscience Conference

Erie, PA US
November 11, 2022

Need

Early diagnosis and treatment of stroke and other neurologic disorders can have a profound impact on patient outcomes and mortality. The diagnosis, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of diseases of the brain and spine is rapidly changing. It is vital that primary care practitioners, nurses, therapists, and other advanced practice providers maintain an awareness of the differential diagnoses, as well as new and emerging treatment options for these.

Goal

This annual activity will focus on the neurosciences, including stroke and other disorders of the brain, as well as foster networking and collaboration among clinical disciplines within the region. Both current and future treatment options will be addressed, along with management issues and prevention of possible complications. Case presentations will complement didactic presentations. 

Target Audience

Primary care physicians, internists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; and other advanced practice providers will benefit from attendance at this activity.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be able to:

  • Recognize long term neurological effects of stroke
  • Utilize a patient’s personal experience to describe stroke
  • Assess the impact stroke has on one’s daily life
  • Gain greater understanding of the referral question “Is the patient competent?
  • Discuss the process of obtaining informed consent for medical and surgical procedures.
  • Describe the four abilities model of criteria for decision-making capacity
  • Discuss powers of attorney in Pennsylvania
  • Describe the limitations of powers of attorney in Pennsylvania
  • Discuss guardianship in Pennsylvania
  • Discuss medications used for symptom management in end of life care
  • Describe how to regulate bowel and bladder for end of life care
  • Discuss comfort measures versus hospice
  • Discuss vascular risk factors involved in treatment of stroke
  • Recognize medications commonly used for secondary stroke prevention
  • Assess the need for antiplatelets versus anticoagulation for stroke prevention
  • List important subcortical structures and describe how they impact swallowing.
  • Describe diagnostic swallowing tests utilized on acute stroke patients.
  • Determine how imaging is used to create a swallowing treatment plan for acute stroke patients.
  • Perform HINTS/HINTS+ assessments at bedside
  • Determine laterality of Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction
  • Determine need for referral to physical therapy services
  • Recognize the importance of blood pressure control in ICH
  • Describe the methods of anticoagulant reversal and blood pressure control in ICH
  • List the take home points from the updated AHA/ASA ICH Guidelines
  • List the two types of strokes
  • Describe endovascular treatment options for stroke and aneurysms
  • Describe open microsurgical treatment options for aneurysms
  • Describe the services offered at the Center for Assistive Technology
  • Discuss the commercially available products for Alternative Computer Access to help facilitate a return to work or school
  • Recognize the Accessibility Options on Smart Phones and Tablets and how integration with Home Automation Systems can increase independence in the home
  • Describe the use of deep brain stimulation for movement disorders and neurological diseases.
  • Discuss patient selection criteria for deep brain stimulation.  
  • Recognize the risks and complications of deep brain stimulation.
  • Discuss the key recommendations from the 2020 CPG addressing locomotor function in people with chronic stroke, brain, and spinal cord injury.
  • Identify the roles of specificity, repetition, variability, and intensity in promoting optimal walking outcomes for people with neurologic conditions.
  • Apply exercise prescription using cardiopulmonary metrics of intensity as a guide.
  • Recognize the functional implications of at least 3 common low vision conditions
  • Describe how to improve and modify functional activities for those with vision deficits
  • Discuss the referral pathway for patients with functional vision impairments

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 7.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 7.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/25/2022
Course expires: 
04/14/2023
Event starts: 
11/11/2022 - 7:00am EST
Event ends: 
11/11/2022 - 5:00pm EST
Cost:
$1.00

7 – 7:30

Registration/Continental Breakfast

7:30 – 7:35

Opening Remarks

Tammy Kordes, PhD, Trevor Phinney, DO

7:35 – 8:05

A Stroke of Insight

Curtis Cardman, PT

8:05 – 8:35

Assessment of Healthcare Decision-Making Capacity

Tammy Kordes, PhD

8:35 – 9:05

Powers of Attorney and Guardianship Overview

Melissa Shirey, Esquire

9:05 – 9:30

End of Life Care

John Barnett, CRNP

9:30 – 9:45

Refreshment Break

9:45 – 10:15

Let’s Not Do That Again…Secondary Stroke Prevention   

Trevor Phinney, DO

10:15 – 10:40

Dysphagia Following Stroke

Kate Krobot, SLP

10:40 – 11:10

Bedside Assessment and Therapeutic Management of Acute Vestibular Syndrome

Amy Cassidy, PT

11:10 – 11:40

Blood Pressure Management for Intracranial Hemorrhage

Logan Pyle, DO

11:40 – 12:20

Lunch and Networking

12:20 – 12:50

Update on Stroke Treatment through Complex Cerebrovascular Cases

Jeremy Stone, MD

12:50 – 1:20

UPMC Center for Assistive Technology Services: Our Role from Inpatient to Home*

Vince Schiappa, MS, APT, Rebecca Russell, PT, DPT, APT

1:20 – 1:50

Deep Brain Stimulation

Dimitrios Nacopoulos, MD

1:50 – 2:05

Refreshment Break

2:05 – 2:45

High Intensity Gait Training*

Hallie Zeleznik, PT, DPT

2:45 – 3:15

Understanding and Treating Functional Vision Deficits*

Dana Aravich, OTR/L

3:15 – 3:45

Q&A Panel Rehab

Faculty Panel*

3:45

Adjournment

                                                                 

Ambassador Center
7794 Peach St.
Erie, PA 16509
United States
+1 (814) 866-9999

TWO WAYS TO ATTEND THIS HYBRID CONFERENCE:

OPTION 1:

In Person at the Crystal Ballroom at the Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center, behind the Courtyard by Marriott at 7794 Peach St., Erie, Pa.

Registration fees includes the seminar, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch.

OPTION 2:

Virtually via Zoom

Pre-registrants will be sent links prior to the conference, and all links will be available on the conference website for those who have registered.

Attire

Attire for the conference is business casual. Since meeting room temperatures can vary, it is recommended that you bring a light jacket or sweater with you to the conference.

Special Needs

Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs (i.e. gluten free or vegan meal, private room for nursing mothers, handicap accessibility) will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by e-mailing the Hamot CME office at HAM_CME@upmc.edu or calling 814-877-5691.

Travel

Click here for directions

COURSE DIRECTORS:

Tammy Kordes, Ph.D.

Neuropsychologist

Northshore Neurosciences

Dr. Trevor A Phinney, DO - Erie, PA - Neurology

Trevor Phinney, DO

Neurologist

UPMC Northshore Neurology

FACULTY:

Dana Aravich, MS OTR/L CPAM

Occupational Therapist

UPMC Centers for Rehab Services

UPMC Mercy

Disclosure:

Financial— Dana has salary through UPMC

Nonfinancial— Dana has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose

John Barnett, CRNP

Department of Palliative Care

UPMC Hamot

Disclosure:

Financial— John has salary through UPMC Hamot

Nonfinancial— John has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose

Curt Cardman, MPT

Physical Therapist

Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers

Erie, PA

Disclosure:

Financial— Curt has salary through Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers

Nonfinancial— Curt has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose

Amy Cassidy, PT, DPT

Board Certified Neuro. Clinical Specialist

Facility Director CRS Balance and Vestibular at the Eye and Ear Institute

Co-coordinator CRS Epiccare Training

Center for Rehab Services

Disclosure:

Financial— Amy has salary through UPMC

Financial— Amy has salary through University of Pittsburgh

Nonfinancial— Amy is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association

Tammy Kordes, PhD

Neuropsychologist

Northshore Neurosciences

Disclosure:

Financial— Dr. Kordes has salary through Northshore Psychological Associates

Nonfinancial— Dr. Kordes has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose

Kate Krobot, SLP

Speech Language Pathology Manager

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital

Disclosure:

Financial— Kate has salary through UPMC

Nonfinancial— Kate has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose

Dimitrios Nacopoulos, MD   

Neurologist

UPMC Northshore Neurology

Disclosure:

Financial— Dr. Nacopoulos has salary through UPMC Hamot

Nonfinancial— Dr. Nacopoulos has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose

Trevor Phinney, DO

Neurologist

UPMC Northshore Neurology

Disclosure:

Financial— Dr. Phinney has salary through UPMC Hamot

Nonfinancial— Dr. Phinney has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose

Logan Pyle, DO

Department of Neurocritical Care

UPMC Hamot

Disclosure:

Financial— Dr. Pyle has salary through UPMC Hamot

Nonfinancial— Dr. Pyle has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose

 

Rebecca Russell, PT, DPT, ATP

Clinical Specialist 

UPMC Center for Assistive Technology

Disclosure:

Financial— Rebecca has salary through UPMC 

Nonfinancial— Rebecca has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose

 

Vince Schiappa, MS, ATP

Clinical Manager

UPMC Center for Assistive Technology

Disclosure:

Financial— Vince has salary through UPMC 

Nonfinancial— Vince has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose

Melissa Shirey, Esquire

Partner

The Family Law Group, LLC

Erie, PA

Disclosure:

Financial— Melissa has salary through The Family Law Group, LLC

Nonfinancial— Melissa has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose

Jeremy Stone, MD

Neurosurgeon, Neuroendovascular Surgeon

Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurological Surgery

Medical Director of Stroke Research

Great Lakes Neurosurgery and Neurointervention

UPMC Hamot

Disclosure:

Financial— Dr. Stone has salary through UPMC Hamot

Nonfinancial— Dr. Stone has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose

Hallie Zeleznik, PT, DPT

Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist

Director, Strategic Initiatives and Professional Development

UPMC Centers for Rehab Services

Disclosure:

Financial— Hallie receives royalties from MedBridge, Inc.

Financial— Hallie has intellectual property rights from MedBridge, Inc.

Financial – Hallie receives honoraria from APTA-PA

Nonfinancial— Hallie is a member of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Nonfinancial— Hallie is a member and co-chair of Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy

Nonfinancial— Hallie is a member of APTA – Pennsylvania

ACCREDITATION

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

PHYSICIAN (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (AAPA)

The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 7.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

NURSING (CNE)

A maximum of 7.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Stroke Credit

Sessions that meet requirements for stroke education hours will be indicated on the credit designation form at the conference. This activity has been designed to meet the requirements for 6 stroke education hours.

TRAUMA CREDIT HOURS

Select sessions meet the requirements for trauma education hours.  The maximum trauma education credit available for this conference is 1.5 hours.

PT Credit

Pending approval 

OT Credit

Pending approval

ASHA Credit

Participants must attend all sessions to earn 0.7 ASHA CEUs. No partial credit will be awarded.

Available Credit

  • 7.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 7.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 7.00 Attendance

If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact the Hamot CME Department at 814-877-5691, or send an e-mail to HAM_CME@upmc.edu

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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If you are a UPMC employee and your department will be responsible for payment, we can charge your department directly.

DO NOT SUBMIT a disbursement to UPMC Accounts Payable.

For journal transfer and MEB funds, please fill out the appropriate form below:

PDF icon Journal Entry Form.pdf

PDF icon MEB Tracking Form reviewed 7-6-2020.pdf

CANCELLATION POLICY

 Please notify UPMC Hamot’s CME Department of substitutions and cancellations, via email to ham_cme@upmc.edu or by telephone at 814-877-5691.

IF YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PAY BY CHECK

Please contact the UPMC Hamot CME Department at:  814-877-5691 or e-mail: HAM_CME@UPMC.EDU