Annual Board Review Conference

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1 Annual Board Review Conference Horizon Hill Conference Center 4431 Horizon Hill Blvd San Antonio, Texas Sponsored by:

2 Geriatric and Palliative Care Intensive Review COURSE DESCRIPTION A competency-based, hands-on a teaching venue, this 2 & 1/2 day course will focus on geriatric and palliative care crucial topics. The course will feature short case-based didactic presentations, teaching pearls at the end of each section, the use of standardized patients for practice and small group formats. Each of the three days will focus on building different skills: Hands-on clinical encounters, specialty care and quality improvement processes. Participants will take advantage of close one-on-one mentoring and networking opportunities. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES At the end of this continuing educational activity, the participant will be able to: Identify, assess and adequately treat major geriatric syndromes Master communication techniques used among inter-professional team members, families, and patients in palliative care and geriatrics Discuss ethical and quality of care concerns related to both palliative care and geriatrics HIGHLIGHTS Plenary Sessions and Discussion Interactive Small Group Workshops Focus on Quality Improvement Standardized patients to practice clinical skills Latest Evidence-Based Knowledge in Geriatric and Palliative Medicine WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This activity is designed to meet the educational goals of healthcare providers working in internal medicine, family medicine, geriatrics, palliative medicine and oncology. The course is geared towards practicing healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, social workers, etc.) who care for complex older adults and seriously ill patients and want to update their clinical knowledge and skills in Geriatric and Palliative Medicine. Activities will emphasize inter-professional learning. CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine designates this live activity up to a maximum of 23.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION The South Texas Veterans Health Care System Learning Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Earn up to 20.5 contact hours upon the successful completion of this activity. CONTINUING EDUCATION SOCIAL WORK The South Texas Veterans Healthcare System Learning Center is a provider of continuing education for Social Workers. This program provides 20.5 approved contact hours for Social Workers. TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD OF ETHICS This activity is currently under review for medical ethics and/or professional responsibility credit.

3 UTHSCSA Mastering Tough Conversations Course UTHSCSA is partnering with VitalTalk to provide a one-day communication course intended for physicians and advance practice providers (Advance practice nurses, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners) who are committed to developing a deep level of communication skills surrounding serious illness conversations. The course curriculum is geared around the Vital Talk proven teaching methodology, incorporating small group work, simulated patients and expert feedback. Using a mix of short didactic talks and experiential practice, this course will help you develop a model for handling difficult conversations. This course will show you how to elicit values, goals, and create a treatment plan to match, at two points in the trajectory of a serious illness. In the small groups, you'll be able to practice these skills in a safe learning space. It's a learning method that is proven to give your communication skills a boost. VitalTalk is a nonprofit with the mission of nurturing healthier connections between patients and clinicians. Vital- Talk specializes in helping physicians develop and deploy communication skills focused on balancing honesty with empathy when discussing care for serious illness. VitalTalk s Learning System provides clinicians with bestpractice communication methodologies and tools, support and ongoing development to better serve the needs of seriously ill patients and their families. To learn more, find VITALTalk on the web at: Course Curriculum Wednesday, August 24, :00-8:30 am Welcome and Introduction 12:000-1:00 pm Lunch 8:30-9:00 am Didactic: Early Goals of Care 1:00-1:30 pm Didactic: Late Goals of Care 9:00-9:30 am Small Group Startup 1:30-2:30 pm Simulated Patient Exercise 3 9:30-9:45 am Break 2:30-2:45 pm Break 9:45-10:45 am Simulated Patient Exercise 1 2:45-3:45 pm Simulated Patient Exercise 4 10:45-11:45 am Simulated Patient Exercise 2 11:45-12:00 pm Wrap-up in Small Groups 3:45-4:00 pm Closing in Small Groups REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!!

4 Time Thursday, August 25, 2016 Friday, August 26, :00-8:10 am 8:10-8:55 am Overview of Geriatrics and Palliative Care Course Sandra Sanchez-Reilly, MD & Becky Powers, MD Geriatric Assessment & Frailty Sara Espinoza, MD 8:00-8:30 am Delirium Jeanette Ross, MD 8:30-9:00 am Dementia Sandra Sanchez-Reilly, MD 9:00-10:00 am 10:05-10:20 am ETHICS Gait & Falls Assessment Becky Powers, MD Discharge Planning Betty Beck, LCSW Mistreatment in Geriatrics & Palliative Care Jennifer LaCoss, MD Wound Care in the Elderly Jenny Davis, BNP, CWON Kippen Jacobson, NP-C, CWOCN Ethical Framework Philip Holcomb, PhD Caregiver/Dementia Assessment Lyda Arevelo-Flechas, PhD, MSN, RN Hearing Loss Becky Powers, MD Sleep Disorders in the Elderly Brandy Harris, MD Immunizations Jose Cadena-Zuluaga, MD An Ethical Case Philip Holcomb, PhD 10:20-10:35 am Break Break 10:35-11:20 am Renal Care Catherine Do, MD Hospice Basics: Benefits & Regulations Ty Meyer, MD 11:20-11:30 am Break/Lunch Line Break/Lunch Line 11:30-12:15 pm LUNCH 12:15-1:00 pm Transitions of Care/Hazards of Hospitalization Denise Dahm, MD Medication Management in the Elderly Rebecca Rottman, PharmD Sharon Jung, PharmD Home Care of the Older Adult: The New Frontier for Geriatrics & Palliative Care Liliana Oakes, MD Improving Home Safety & Independence in the Geriatric Population-an Occupational Therapy Perspective Craig Caya, OT 1:10-2:10 pm Breakout Session: Same as Morning Breakout Session: Same as Morning 2:10-2:25 pm Break Break 2:25-3:10 pm 3:10-3:55 pm Cancer Screening Nafea Ali, MD Diabetes in the Elderly Nicolas Musi, MD End of Life Care Katie Stowers, DO Geriatric Cardiology TBA 3:55-4:15 pm Q&A/Daily Evaluation/Faculty Available Q&A/Daily Evaluation/Faculty Available Time Saturday, August 27, :00-8:45 am 8:45-9:30 am Osteoporosis and Hip Fracture Management Andrea Alvarez, MD Pain Assessment: Tips, Pearls & Regulations Sandra Sanchez-Reilly, MD 9:30-10:45 am Break 10:45-11:30 am Top Articles: Palliative Care Jennifer Healy, DO 11:30-12:15 pm Top Articles: Geriatrics Becky Powers, MD 12:15-12:30 pm Q&A/Daily Evaluation/Faculty Available

5 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Fee Types Vital Talk Board Review Board Review & Vital Talk Physician/MD/DO $399 $499 $849 Nurses/Others $399 $399 $749 Registration must be completed online ONLY. Your registration will not be complete until we receive your full payment and until you receive an confirmation. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended. The Geriatric and Palliative Care Intensive Review Course is NOT approved for VA Travel Reimbursement or Authorized Absence. If you are a VA employee and not local to San Antonio, you may attend this conference in person if you are on Annual Leave and you will be required to pay for your travel costs. The Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to limit enrollment and cancel any course no less than one week prior to the activity. Should circumstances make this necessary, your registration fee would be refunded in full. If you must cancel, the registration fee will be refunded less a $50 handling charge if notice is received by July 30, Conference & Hotel Information La Quinta Inn & Suites Medical Center 4431 Horizon Hill Blvd San Antonio, Texas Hotel Phone: (210) Fax: (210) Room Rate: $85.00 Single/Double on or before August 19, To qualify for the special rate please state that you are with the "Geriatric and Palliative Conference." Logon to: Enter Check-in and Check-out Dates Under Promo/Corporate Code: GER1BR Contact Information: San Antonio GRECC Phone: (210) EXT

6 DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS South Texas Veterans Health Care System Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital GRECC (182) 7400 Merton Minter San Antonio, Texas Join us August 24-27, 2016 REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!!