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UPMC Hamot 2021 Neuroscience Conference
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 COVID-19
- Utilize a patient’s personal experience to describe COVID-19
- Assess the impact COVID-19 has on one’s daily life
- Identify why the coronavirus may attack the central nervous system
- Describe the cerebrovascular complications of COVID 19
- Discuss CNS and neurological manifestations of COVID-19
- Review the optimal goals and the reasoning behind those goals for blood pressure after stroke and ICH
- Recognize when more invasive blood pressure monitoring is needed
- Describe which pharmacological agents to utilize and when continuous medications should be used
- Discuss how prevalent hemorrhagic strokes are compared to ischemic strokes
- Describe three complications that can happen after a brain aneurysm ruptures
- Describe three ways a brain aneurysm can be treated
- Develop understanding of neuroscience of sleep and sleep disorders
- Differentiate primary vs secondary insomnia
- Discuss pharmacy treatment vs non pharmacy treatment options for sleep disorders
- Define the role of a physiatrist
- Describe the different levels of rehabilitation care
- Discuss insurance considerations for level of care
- Review the endocannabinoid system
- Discuss neurological conditions approved for medical marijuana treatment
- Describe therapeutic benefits of CBD, THC, and medical marijuana
- Explain the medical marijuana referral and certification process
- Review the definition of burnout
- Identify the symptoms of burnout
- Discuss healthy coping strategies to combat burnout
- Discuss the legal aspects of decision making in the hospital setting
- Review updates on power of attorney and guardianship guidelines
- Review clinical decision-making algorithm
- Define post traumatic agitation features, clinical course and its pathophysiology
- Establish a workflow for the diagnosis and management of post traumatic agitation
- Discuss the multidisciplinary approach to the management of post traumatic agitation
- Describe best practices for secondary prevention for stoke
- Recognize post stroke driving difficulties
- Discuss navigating mental health in Erie post stroke
- Define functional cognition and identify typical functional cognitive deficits noted in different diagnoses, including COVID-19
- Review key assessments used to identify functional cognitive deficits
- Describe intervention approaches that support best patient outcomes for those with functional cognitive impairments
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 Brochure | 1 MB |
7 – 7:30 | Registration/Continental Breakfast | |
7:30 – 7:35 | Opening Remarks | Tammy Kordes, PhD, Trevor Phinney, DO |
7:35 – 7:50 | COVID-19: A Patient's Perspective* | Phillip Vargo, BSBA, MBA |
7:50 – 8:20 | COVID-19: How the Virus Affects the Brain* | Pravin George, DO |
| 8:20 – 8:50 | Optimal Blood Pressure Management After Stroke and Intracerebral Hemorrhage*+ | Logan Pyle, DO |
| 8:50 – 9:20 | Brain Aneurysms and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Updates and Current Treatment* | Jeremy Stone, MD |
9:20 – 9:35 | Refreshment Break | |
9:35 – 10:35 | Neuroscience of Sleep | Erica Grazioli, DO, Jon Glass, PhD |
10:35 – 11:05 | What is Rehab?*+ | Corey Hickey, DO |
11:05 – 11:35 | CBD, THC & Medical Marijuana | Joseph Leone, DO |
11:35 – 12:15 | Lunch/Networking | |
12:15 – 12:45 | Burnout, Staying a Step Ahead | Elizabeth Stroup, MS, LCSW |
12:45 – 1:15 | Legal Aspects in Neurology Care* | Richard Kidwell, Esq. |
| 1:15 - 2:15 | Multidisciplinary Approach to Post Traumatic Agitation and Delirium+ | Gary Galang, MD, Allyson Yukevich, OTR/L, CBIS, cPAMs |
2:15 – 2:30 | Refreshment Break | |
2:30 – 3 | Your Patient Had a Stroke...Now What?* | David Hutzel, MD |
3 – 3:30 | Perspectives on Functional Cognition in the Time of COVID-19 | Katie Mullen, MOT, OTR/L, Kelsey Watters, OTR/L, BCPR |
3:30 | Adjournment *Approved for stroke credit +Approved for Trauma Credit | |
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
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COURSE DIRECTORS:
Tammy Kordes, Ph.D.
Neuropsychologist
Northshore Neurosciences
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. Kordes has salary through Northshore Psychological Associates
Nonfinancial— Dr. Kordes has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
FACULTY:
Gary Galang, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
UPMC Mercy
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. Galang has salary through UPMC Mercy
Nonfinancial— Dr. Galang has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Pravin George, DO
Department of Critical Care Neurosciences
Cleveland Clinic
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. George has salary through Cleveland Clinic
Financial – Dr. George has salary through INOVA
Nonfinancial— Dr. George has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Jon Glass, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Northshore Neurosciences
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. Glass has salary and ownership interest through Northshore Psychological Associates
Nonfinancial— Dr. Glass has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Erica Grazioli, DO
Neurologist
UPMC Northshore Neurology
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. Grazioli has salary through UPMC Hamot
Nonfinancial— Dr. Grazioli has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Corey Hickey, DO
Medical Director
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. Hickey has salary through UPMC Hamot
Financial – Dr. Hickey has salary through Encompass Health Erie
Nonfinancial— Dr. Hickey has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
David Hutzel, MD
Department of Internal Medicine
UPMC Hamot
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. Hutzel has salary through UPMC Hamot
Nonfinancial— Dr. Hutzel has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Richard P. Kidwell, Esq.
Sr. Associate Counsel
UPMC Hamot
Disclosure:
Financial— Richard has salary through UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
Nonfinancial— Richard has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Joseph Leone, DO
Erie Medical Marijuana Clinic
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. Leone has salary and owner interest through Erie Medical Marijuana Clinic
Nonfinancial— Dr. Leone has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Katie Mullen, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
Disclosure:
Financial— Katie has salary through Pittsburgh OT Cognitive Performance Laboratory
Nonfinancial— Katie 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
Jeremy Stone, MD
Endovascular Neurosurgeon
UPMC Hamot
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. Stone has salary through UPMC Hamot
Nonfinancial— Dr. Stone has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Elizabeth Stroup MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Northshore Neurosciences
Disclosure:
Financial— Elizabeth has salary through Northshore Psychological Associates
Nonfinancial— Elizabeth has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Phillip Vargo, BSBA, MBA
Liberty University School of Law
Patient Speaker
Disclosure:
Financial— Phillip has no relevant financial relationships to disclose
Nonfinancial— Phillip has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Kelsey Watters, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS
Occupational Therapist
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Disclosure:
Financial— Kelsey has salary through Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Financial – Kelsey receives honoraria through University of Illinois at Chicago
Nonfinancial— Kelsey has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Allyson Yukevich, MOT, OTR/L, CBIS, cPAMS
Occupational Therapy Senior
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit
UPMC Mercy
Disclosure:
Financial— Allyson has salary through Rehab Services
Nonfinancial— Allyson has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
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 6.75 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 6.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
NURSING (CNE)
A maximum of 6.75 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.
AOA ACCREDITATION
The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine designates this program for a maximum of six and three quarter hours of AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's 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 3 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 2 hours.
PT Credit
Application has been submitted to the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy for course approval for 6.75 credit hours.
OT Credit
Application has been submitted to the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy for course approval for 6.75 credit hours.
ASHA Credit
This course is offered for 0.65 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level: Professional Area)
Available Credit
- 6.75 AAPA Category I CME
- 6.75 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.
- 6.75 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 6.75 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
We have recently added a virtual option for attending this conference!
UPMC EMPLOYEE PAYMENT VIA JOURNAL ENTRY TRANSFER OR MEB SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
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:
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.