MAJOR STROKE & the Continuum of Care Connecticut Stroke Conference 2014 Presented by the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association Friday, May 9, 2014 7:00 am - 4:45 pm Hartford/Windsor Marriott Airport Hotel Windsor, CT Keynote Speakers Joshua M. Levine, MD Chief, Division of Neurocritical Care University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Neer Zeevi, MD Medical Director, Stroke Program and Neurohospitalist Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, New London, CT Conference Agenda & Registration Information Take Advantage of Early Registration Fee Through May 1 st
MAJOR STROKE and the Continuum of Care Connecticut Stroke Conference 2014 PROGRAM OBJECTIVE This program is designed to increase the healthcare professionals knowledge of current cerebrovascular issues in caring for stroke patients and families across the continuum of care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES After participating in this activity, participants will be able to: Restate the burden of stroke morbidity and mortality in CT. Describe the role of EMS personnel in the identification and initial evaluation of patients with suspected stroke. Explain a diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan for patients presenting with acute stroke symptoms. Identify the appropriate imaging and decision algorithms for neuro-interventional procedures in acute stroke. Describe the eligibility and current objectives of two ischemic stroke trials. Recognize the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of patients requiring neuro-intensive care. Summarize the approach to the management of the complex ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patient. Outline the key components of recovery care for patients & families faced with complications of major strokes. Identify the resources and rehabilitation needs for patients and families. CERTIFICATION Continuing Medical Education Accreditation - Physicians The American Heart Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Heart Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. All persons who develop and/or control educational content in CME activities sponsored by the American Heart Association will disclose to the audience all financial relationships with any commercial supporters of this activity as well as with other commercial interests whose lines of business are related to the CME-certified content of this activity. In addition, presenters will disclose unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations. Such disclosures will be made in writing in course presentation materials. Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Physician Assistants AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 7.50 hours of Category I credit for completing this program. Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Nurse Practitioners American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Continuing Education Accreditation - Nurses The American Heart Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 7.25 contact hours. Continuing Education Accreditation Emergency Medical Services This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), for 7.50 Advanced CEHs, activity number 14-AMHA-F1-0219. Steps for Successful Completion To successfully complete this activity, learners must fully participate in the sessions. In addition, learners must provide feedback that will be used for evaluative and outcomes measurement purposes. Learners will check-in onsite for attendance verification purposes and will be required to provide evaluative feedback before CME/CE credit can be claimed.
MAJOR STROKE and the Continuum of Care Connecticut State Stroke Conference 2014 Conference Agenda & Speakers 7:00-7:50 am Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitors 7:50-8:00 am Welcome & Opening Remarks David Greer, MD, MA, FCCM, FAHA, FNCS Professor of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT Planning Committee Co-Chair Karin Nystrom, MSN, APRN, FAHA Associate Director, Yale New Haven Stroke Center, Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT & Planning Committee Co-Chair 8:00-8:10 am Stroke and Chronic Diseases: A Connecticut Update 8:10-8:40 am EMS Stroke Care Mehul Dalal, MD, MSc, MHS Chronic Disease Director, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health, Hartford, CT David Cone, MD Professor of Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 8:40-9:10 am ED Stroke Care: The Early Moments of Emergency Stroke Care: Making Them Count Matthew Siket, MD, MS Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Rhode Island Hospital & The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI 9:10-9:40 am Imaging and Decision Algorithms for Interventions William Copen, MD Director of Advanced MR Neuroimaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA Assistant Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 9:40-10:10 am Unique Emergency Interventions Available for Stroke Patients in Connecticut Kevin Sheth, MD Chief, Neurocritical Care & Emergency Neurology Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 10:10-10:25 am Coffee Break and Exhibitors 10:25-11:00 am Keynote Presentation: Neuro-Intensive Care Management of the Stroke Patient 11:00 am - Noon Panel Presentation Joshua M. Levine, MD Chief, Division of Neurocritical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Controversies in Neurocritical Care of the Stroke and ICH Patient Moderator: David Greer, MD, MA, FCCM, FAHA, FNCS Robert Brown, MD Neurology and Neurocritical Care, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT Lauren Sansing, MD, MSTR Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience University of Connecticut Health Center and Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT Continued on next page
MAJOR STROKE and the Continuum of Care Connecticut State Stroke Conference 2014 Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch, Exhibitors and Networking 1:00-1:35 pm Keynote Presentation: Stroke Complications: Principles of Recovery Care & Complications Associated with Major Strokes Neer Zeevi, MD Medical Director, Stroke Program and IPC Neurohospitalist Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, New Haven, CT 1:35-2:45 pm Panel Presentation 2:45-3:00 pm Break 3:00-3:45 pm Panel Presentation 3:45-4:30 pm Panel Presentation In the Aftermath of Stroke: What is Next? Moderator: Heather Duggan, MSN, RN, CNL Stroke Program Coordinator, Western CT Health Network Danbury Hospital Campus, Danbury, CT Colleen Mulkerin, MSW, LCSW Director, Palliative Medicine Consult Service Clinical Social Worker, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT Robert McEvoy, Ph.D. Senior Clinical Psychologist, Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT Eileen McKenney RN, BSN Nurse Case Manager, Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT Rehabilitation Through the Continuum: From the ICU to Home Moderator: Melissa Braislin, MS, CCC-SLP Speech Pathologist, Stroke Coordinator, Sharon Hospital, Sharon, CT Geoff Twohill, OTR/L Team Leader Neuroscience Service, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT Mustapha Kemal, MD Physiatrist, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, New Haven, CT Marissa Lombardo, DPT Physical Therapist, Hospital for Special Care, New Britain, CT Transition to Home, From a Caregiver s Perspective Moderator: Kristen Hickey, RN, MSN Stroke Coordinator, Hospital of Central Connecticut New Britain and Bradley Campuses, CT Thomas Miller, MD Physiatrist, Mt. Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, Hartford, CT Caregiver: Karen Wilson, Mystic, CT 4:30-4:45 pm Wrap-Up and Adjourn
MAJOR STROKE and the Continuum of Care: Connecticut State Stroke Conference 2014 TARGET AUDIENCE Physicians (Neurologists, Emergency Department, Hospitalists, Internists, & Medical Directors), Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Emergency Department Managers, Stroke Team Coordinators, Quality Improvements & Rehabilitation Professionals caring for stroke patients and families across the continuum of care. DISCLOSURE POLICY All faculty participating in CME/CE activities sponsored by the American Heart Association will disclose to the audience (1) significant financial relationships with the manufacturer (s) of products from the commercial supporter (s) and/or the manufacturer (s) of products or devices discussed in their presentation, and (2) unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentation. Such disclosures will be made in writing in course presentation materials. DIRECTIONS Hartford/Windsor Marriott Airport Hotel 28 Day Hill Road Windsor, CT 06095 (860) 688-7500 From the North/Bradley Int l Airport Take I-91 South. Exit Day Hill Road, #38B. Hotel is on the right. From the South/Hartford and other points south Take I-91 North. Exit #38 -Poquonock, Route 75. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Rte. 75 North. Go through 2 lights, then turn right at Day Hill Road exit. Hotel is on the right. From the East Take 84 West to I-91 North. Exit Day Hill Road, #38-Poquonock, Route 75. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Route 75 North. Go through 2 lights, then turn right at Day Hill Road exit. Hotel is on the right. From the West Take 84 East to I-91 North. Exit #38 -Poquonock, Route 75. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Rte. 75 North. Go through 2 lights, then turn right at Day Hill Road exit. Hotel is on the right. PLANNING COMMITTEE Co-Chair, David Greer, MD, MA, FCCM, FAHA, FNCS Co-Chair, Karin Nystrom, MSN, APRN, FAHA Blair Balmforth Lisa Bedard, APRN Dawn Beland, MSN, RN, CCRN, ACNS-BC, CNRN Melissa Braislin, MS, CCC-SLP Samantha Cole, MPH Rommie Duckworth, LP Heather Duggan, MSN, RN, CNL Kristen Hickey, RN, MSN Alison Hong, MD Srinath Kadimi, MD, FRCS Louise McCullough, MD, FAHA Lauren Sansing, MD Joseph Schindler, MD Geoff Twohill, OTR/L Alyse Sicklick, MD Charles Wira, MD Sue Flor We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special needs will help us to serve you better. Check with the staff at the on-site registration desk if you require specials assistance to fully participate in the meetings.
MAJOR STROKE and the Continuum of Care: Connecticut State Stroke Conference 2014 REGISTRATION FEES (Payable by credit card) Includes: Continental Breakfast and Buffet Lunch Physicians Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals Early Registration (thru 5/1/2014): $110 Early Registration (thru 5/1/2014): $95 Registration (after 5/1/2014): $130 Registration (after 5/1/2014): $115 Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics: $60.00 PLEASE NOTE ON-LINE, PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, NO WALK-IN S ACCEPTED. We suggest that you register early to save money and ensure a seat. CANCELLATION POLICY Refund of registration will be less a $30 administration fee and will be given if written notice of cancellation is postmarked by April 23, 2014. For cancellations please send written notice to nia.flick@heart.org REFUNDS OR CREDITS WILL NOT BE ISSUED AFTER April 23, 2014. TO REGISTER (Online registration is required for all participants) If you have previously registered at our Professional Education Center, go to Step 2 and log-in using your existing user name/password. If you do not remember or do not have your username and password, please click on Sign In Help or Forgot Password on any of our Log In pages to have it resent or call 1-888-242-2453 to retrieve that information, please do not open a new account. For assistance registering call: Professional Education Center Help Desk, 1-888-242-2453, M-F, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Step 1: Sign-up (New Users) Go to: learn.heart.org Click on: Sign Up (located on upper right side of screen) Click on: AHA/ASA National Members sign up here (have member number available) or Non AHA/ASA National Members sign up here. Complete: New User sign up information. Click on: Register ** Please write down your username / password for future use. ** * Continue to Step 2 to register for conference.* ** If you have any issues registering, please call 888-242-2453 8am-5pm CT for assistance. ** Step 2: Register for Conference (New Users and Repeat Users) Go to: learn.heart.org Click on: Sign In (located on upper right side of screen) Enter: User Name and Password Click on: Log In Click on: Course Catalog (located on left side of screen) Go to: # 3 Delivery Method - Click View Go to: Conference, Workshops, and, Symposia - Click View Go to: 5/9/14 - Windsor, CT - MAJOR STROKE & the Continuum of Care: CT State Stroke Conference 2014 Click on: Enroll Click on: Enroll again ONLY if you have Special Dietary Needs - Click on Registration Question ADA / Dietary Requirements If there are no special needs, skip to the next step; If applicable, type your special dietary need in the box and Click on: Submit Coupon Code If you have a Coupon Code enter code - Click: Register Now If you do not have a Coupon Code - Click: Register Now Read: Cancellation Policy if you accept Click: Continue Select: Pay By Credit Card option - Click: Submit Confirm: Your Billing Information - Click Submit Follow registration instructions (once you have entered your credit card information please click: Submit once to prevent your credit card from being charged more than once). Questions: Contact Nia Flick at Nia.Flick@heart.org