:: 23RD ANNUAL :: NEUROSCIENCE CONFERENCE Thursday & Friday / April 21 22, 2016 HERSHEY COUNTRY CLUB 1000 East Derry Road Hershey, PA 17033 A continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine in cooperation with the Susquehanna Valley of Central PA Chapter of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
AUDIENCE/PURPOSE This program is designed for health-care professionals caring for patients with a variety of neurological conditions. The presentations offer a blend of information on both the adult and pediatric patient. All participants should find this a particularly rewarding conference, highlighted by nationally known, dynamic speakers. PLANNING COMMITTEE Jeanie Bachand, EdD, MSN, RN Faculty, University of Phoenix Online Sandra J. Brettler, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNRN Clinical Nurse Specialist Gamma Knife/Deep Brain Stimulation Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Margaret Clanagan CME Conference Coordinator Penn State College of Medicine Carrie Dunkle, BSN, RN, CRRN Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Hospital Martha Faison, BS, RN, CRNFA, CNRN,SCRN Inpatient Neuroscience Nurse Supervisor Kathy Morrison, MSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN Stroke Program Manager Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center SVAANN President ACCOMMODATIONS Accommodations are the responsibility of the program participant. A list of Hershey area lodging is available upon request or online at: http://bit.ly/hersheylodging
CREDIT Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Penn State College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Thursday April 21, 2016 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM Friday April 22, 2016 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Substituting credit for nursing credit Nurses will receive a certificate from Penn State College of Medicine verifying their participation in 12.0 hours of approved continuing medical education. Continuing education activities which are approved by accredited institutions of higher education and that are relevant to patient care or professional nursing meet the requirements of mandatory continuing education for registered nurses in Pennsylvania, as required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The Board of Nursing recommends that nurses retain their certificates for a period of at least five years. Additional information is available through the State Board of Nursing at: dos.state.pa.us/nurse ACCESS Penn State encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Education at least one week prior to your visit. It is our policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of our sponsored educational programs. Faculty and course directors have disclosed relevant financial relationships with commercial companies, and Penn State has a process in place to resolve any conflict of interest. Complete faculty disclosure will be provided to program participants at the beginning of the activity. This publication is available in alternative media on request. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, genetic information, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status and retaliation due to the reporting of discrimination or harassment. Discrimination, harassment, or retaliation against faculty, staff, or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries regarding the Nondiscrimination Policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901; tel 814-863-0471/TTY. U.Ed. MED D5783-16-Y.
THURSDAY / 7:30 A.M. 4:15 P.M. 7:30 Check In and Continental Breakfast 8:00 Opening Remarks 8:15 Traumatic Brain Injury Geoffrey Ling, MD, PhD Discuss current concussion laws, review management and describe moderate to severe traumatic brain injury management 9:15 Break in Traditions Room 9:45 Wet, Wacky and Wobbly: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Sandra Brettler, MSN, RN, CNRN Carrie Dunkle, BSN, RN, CRRN Review the pathophysiology of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and discuss treatment 10:45 Move to Improve - Early Ambulation Joye Gingrich, MBA, BSN, RN Danelle Raptosh, MBA, BS, OTR/L Discuss the importance of early mobilization of acute hospital patients; from the ICU to the general medical units 11:45 Lunch in Pavilion 1:00 Code Green for Workplace Violence Yana Dilman, BSN, RN, PCCN Kenyatte Canidate, BSN, RN Identify the incidence of workplace violence within the United States health-care Industry, and discuss code green as an effective intervention to prevent it 2:00 Strokes Don t Discriminate: Why Are Our Children Having Strokes? 3:00 Break Alicia Richardson, RN, MSN, ACCNS-AG Discuss prevalence, signs and symptoms, and risk factors of pediatric stroke 3:15 Advances in the Surgical Management of Brain Tumors: Focus on Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy Brad Zacharia, MD, MS Describe recent advances in the surgical management of common brain neoplasms 4:15 Closing Remarks/Adjournment
FRIDAY / 7:30 A.M. 4:15 P.M. 7:30 Continental Breakfast 8:00 Opening Remarks 8:15 Snow White had a Stroke: Stroke Neuroanatomy DaiWai Olson, PhD, RN, CCRN Identify non-traditional populations and risk factors for stroke 9:15 Break in Traditions Room 9:45 The Minimally Conscious Pediatric Patient: Program and Outcome Jeanette Ramer, MD Discuss outcome for children with severe traumatic and anoxic brain injuries (ages: infancy through 19-year-olds) 10:45 The Dangers Associated with Continuous Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage DaiWai Olson, PhD, RN, CCRN Define the basic pathophysiology of subarachnoid hemorrhage 11:45 Lunch in the Pavilion 1:00 The Pearls and Perils of Neuro-Specific Medications: Striking the Balance to Keep our Patients Safe Van Hellerslia, PharmD, BCPS, CACP Review medication classes used for the treatment of chronic neuroscience disorders as well as common medication adverse reactions of neuro-specific medications 2:00 What a Pain in the Neck: Cervical Spine Case Studies Kenneth Hill Jr, MD Review case studies involving cervical spine pathology, diagnosis and treatment and provide evidence-based treatment protocols for cervical spine care 3:00 Break in Traditions Room 3:15 Neurologic Injuries in Children Amy Morgan, BSN, RN Pediatric Trauma Program Manager Penn State Children s Hospital Describe and discuss the top five neurologic injuries seen in pediatric trauma 4:15 Closing Remarks/Plans for Next Year/Adjournment
FACULTY Sandra Brettler, MSN, RN, CNRN* Clinical Nurse Specialist Department of Neurosurgery Kenyatte Canidate, BSN, RN IMCU Staff Nurse Harrisburg Hospital Yana Dilman, BSN, RN, PCCN IMCU Staff Nurse Harrisburg Hospital Carrie Dunkle, BSN, RN, CRRN* Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Hospital Joye Gingrich, MBA, BSN, RN Nurse Manager, MSICU Van Hellerslia, PharmD, BCPS, CACP Anticoagulation Clinical Coordinator Neurocritical Care Clinical Pharmacist Abington Memorial Hospital Kenneth Hill Jr, MD Associate Professor Department of Neurosurgery Penn State University Penn State Health St. Joseph Amy Morgan, BSN, RN* Pediatric Trauma Program Manager Penn State Hershey Children s Hospital DaiWai Olson, PhD, RN, CCRN Associate Professor Department of Neurology & Neurotherapeutics Department of Neurosurgery Division of Neurocritical Care UT Southwestern Medical Center Jeanette Ramer, MD * + Professor of Pediatrics/ Developmental Pediatrician Chief, Division of Pediatric Development and Rehabilitation Penn State Hershey Children s Hospital Danelle Raptosh, MBA, BS, OTR/L Director, Rehab Services Alicia Richardson, RN, MSN, ACCNS-AG * CNS Stroke Program Coordinator Brad Zacharia, MD, MS * + Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery Director, Neuro-Oncology and Skull Base Surgery Co-Director, Neuro-Oncology Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute Geoffrey Ling, MD, PhD Professor of Neurology Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Attending Physician Neurocritical Care Johns Hopkins Hospital Colonel, retired US Army * Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center + Penn State College of Medicine
FEES Includes: Listed Meals Instruction Handout Materials Refreshments Early-Bird Registration Before February 29, 2016: Both days $230 per person (no discount available for one-day registration) After February 29, 2016: Both days $255 per person One day $155 per person Registrations received after Wednesday, April 20, 2016, will incur a $25 late fee. CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations received later than: Thursday, April 14, 2016, will incur a $25 processing fee No refunds: After Monday, April 18, 2016 The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies. Preregistered participants will be notified if a program is filled or canceled. REGISTRATION Register online using COMPASS, Penn State Hershey s registration and records system. New users are required to set up an account, which will provide access to your CE certificates and conference materials. A tutorial is available on our website. Register Online Today! pennstatehershey.org/ce QUESTIONS? Call 717-531-6483 Email Mail Course # ContinuingEd@hmc.psu.edu Registrar, Penn State Hershey Continuing Education G220, P. O. Box 851, Hershey, PA 17033 D5783-16-Y
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY PENN STATE MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER DEPARTMENT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION G220 P.O. BOX 851 HERSHEY, PA 17033-0851 :: 23RD ANNUAL :: NEUROSCIENCE CONFERENCE Thursday & Friday / April 21 22, 2016 Register Online Today! pennstatehershey.org/ce