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UPMC Hamot 2022 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 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
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 2022 Neuroscience Brochure.pdf | 1.33 MB |
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
| |
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
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 ANCCUPMC 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
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.