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UPMC Hamot 2024 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:
- Identify long-term neurological effects of stroke.
- Describe a patient’s personal experience to explain stroke.
- Assess the impact stroke has on one’s daily life.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of a posterior circulation stroke and how to treat them acutely.
- Describe the long-term deficits caused by posterior circulation strokes.
- Describe the prognosis and rehabilitation process of posterior circulation stroke.
- Identify the correlation between intense rehabilitation and significant gains in swallowing and communicative function.
- Summarize the benefits of continued acute rehab through various stages of stroke recovery.
- Describe team collaboration and consistency to achieve high-level outcomes using evidence-based treatment techniques.
- Identify the normal anatomical disposition.
- Identify pathological processes and patterns which aid in determining the etiology of cerebrovascular disease.
- Describe neuroimaging modalities used in common practice.
- Identify common cerebrovascular diseases.
- Describe diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis.
- List the latest approved medications for multiple sclerosis and their mechanisms.
- Assess the safety and effectiveness of emerging MS therapies based on recent clinical data.
- Define Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and differentiate it from other related disorders.
- List common symptoms and clinical signs of FND.
- Describe general and discipline-specific treatment principles for FND.
- Define Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Identify how to diagnose Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- List new treatments for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Describe the newest science in the treatment of cerebrovascular occlusion.
- Identify treatment options for distal cerebrovascular occlusions.
- Summarize case studies demonstrating risks and benefits of mechanical thrombectomy in Large and Distal Medium Vessel Occlusion.
- Identify the home health referral process.
- Describe strategies for supporting patient independence and assisting families and caregivers in managing patient care post-discharge.
- Compare the pros and cons of providing therapy in the home setting versus other care environments.
- Describe how durable medical equipment (DME) is obtained to aid in home care.
Program Outline
7 – 7:45 | Registration/Continental Breakfast |
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7:45 – 7:50 | Opening Remarks | Tammy Kordes, PhD, Trevor Phinney, DO |
7:50 - 8 | State of the Neurosciences | Lynn Rupp, MPT, MPA |
8 – 8:15 | Part I: My Stroke Story | Tara Hosier |
8:15 – 8:45 | Part II: Clinical Case Review | Kaitlyn Blackburn, DO |
8:45 – 9:30 | Part III: Stroke Rehab Continuum | Kandace Thomas, M.S. CCC-SLP, Julianne Watts, PT, Erin Wolf, MS, OTR/L |
9:30 – 9:45 | Refreshment Break |
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9:45 - 10:15 | Neuroimaging 101: A Primer for the non-stroke neurologist | Charles Romero, MD |
10:15 – 11 | MS Updates: Insights and Advances | Erica Grazioli, DO |
11 – 12 | Lunch and Networking |
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12 – 1 | Functional Neurological Disorders: A Patient's Experience | Tammy Kordes, PhD and Vannessa Pearce |
1 - 1:30 | ALS: Latest Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment | Joshua Smith, DO |
1:30 – 1:45 | Refreshment Break |
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1:45 – 2:30 | Updates in Mechanical Thrombectomy in Stroke: It’s not just for the big ones | Jeremy Stone, MD |
2:30 – 3:45 | Home Health and DME: Panel Discussion | Shadd LaGrandeur, MA, CCC-SLP Debra Smith, PT Amy VanTassell MS, OT/L Corey Vukovic, DPT |
3:45 | Adjournment |
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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:
Kaitlyn Blackburn, DO
Neurologist
UPMC Hamot
Director of Stroke Rehab
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. Blackburn is a UPMC Hamot employee and will be discussing her place of employment and actual case studies. Dr. Blackburn is receiving an honorarium for her presentation.
Nonfinancial— Dr. Blackburn has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Erica Grazioli, DO
Neurologist
UPMC Northshore Neurology
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. Grazioli has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Nonfinancial— Dr. Grazioli has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Tara Hoiser
Patient Speaker
Disclosure:
Financial— Tara has no relevant financial relationships to disclose
Nonfinancial— Tara was a patient of Dr. Kaitlyn Blackburn.
Tammy Kordes, Ph.D.
Neuropsychologist
Managing Partner
Northshore Neurosciences
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. Kordes has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Nonfinancial— Dr. Kordes has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Shadd LaGrandeur, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist
UPMC Home Healthcare
Disclosure:
Financial— Shadd is a UPMC Home Health employee and will be discussing his place of employment and is receiving an honorarium for his presentation.
Nonfinancial— Shadd has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Vannessa Pearce
Patient Speaker
Disclosure:
Financial— Vannessa has no relevant financial relationships to disclose
Nonfinancial— Vannessa was a patient of Dr. Tammy Kordes.
Charles Romero, MD
Interventional Neuroradiology
Great Lakes Neurosurgery and Neurointervention
UPMC Hamot
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. Romero has no relevant financial relationships to disclose
Nonfinancial— Dr. Romero has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Debra Smith, PT
Physical Therapist
UPMC Home Healthcare
Disclosure:
Financial— Debra is an UPMC Home Health employee and will be discussing her place of employment and is receiving an honorarium for her presentation.
Nonfinancial— Debra has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Joshua Smith, DO
Neurologist
UPMC Northshore Neurology
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. Smith has no relevant financial relationships.
Nonfinancial— Dr. Smith has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Jeremy Stone, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hamot
Great Lakes Neurosurgery and Neurointervention
Disclosure:
Financial— Dr. Stone has no relevant financial relationships to disclose
Nonfinancial— Dr. Stone has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Kandace Thomas, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Encompass Health
Disclosure:
Financial— Kandace has no relevant financial relationships to disclose
Nonfinancial— Kandace has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Amy VanTassell, MS, OT/L
Occupational Therapist
UPMC Home Healthcare
Disclosure:
Financial— Amy is an UPMC Home Health employee and will be discussing her place of employment.
Nonfinancial— Amy has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Corey Vukovic, DPT
Central Erie Clinical Manager
UPMC Home Healthcare
Disclosure:
Financial— Corey has no relevant financial relationships to disclose
Nonfinancial— Corey has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Julie Watts, PT
Physical Therapist
Encompass Health
Disclosure:
Financial— Julie is an employee of Encompass Health and will be discussing her place of employment.
Nonfinancial— Julie has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Erin Wolf, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Encompass Health
Adjunct Faculty
Gannon University
PRN Therapist
LECOM Corry Memorial Hospital
Disclosure:
Financial— Erin is an Encompass Health employee and will be discussing her place of employment.
Nonfinancial— Erin 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 6.25 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 6.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
NURSING (CNE)
A maximum of 6.25 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 5.0 stroke education hours.
PT Credit
pending approval
OT Credit
Pending approval
ASHA CREDIT
Participants must attend all sessions to earn 0.6 ASHA CEUs. No partial credit will be awarded.
Available Credit
- 6.25 AAPA Category I CME
- 6.25 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.
- 6.25 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 6.25 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.