LIVING WITH ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY The Critical Roles of Family and the Interdisciplinary Team Sunday, March 23, 2014 9:00 AM 2:30 PM North Shore University Hospital Rust Auditorium 300 Community Drive Manhasset, NY 11030 Course Director Director, North Shore LIJ Faculty Merav DeGuzman, CBIS Deena Henderson, MA, CCC-SLP Sylvia T. John, MD Sarah Khan, DO Patricia Kearney, MBA, OTR/L Ewa Krol-Chorowski, DPT Anthony Martino, CTRS Kathryn Mirra, PhD Jennifer Napolitano, MA, CCC-SLP Carey Otterstedt, OTR/L Rosanne Pachilakis, PsyD Angela Scicutella, MD, PhD Guest Speaker Deborah Benson, PhD, ABPP Outstanding Alumni Jillian Borja Samantha Eisenberg Patrick Labossiere Steven Miller
STATEMENT OF NEED: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) refers to a variety of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke/Aneurysm, Brain Tumor, Anoxia, and Encephalitis that can lead to a multitude of neuro-cognitive, physical, and psychosocial challenges. This program will review current research and evidence based practice that supports the interdisciplinary, integrative approach to the treatment of ABI. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: All North Shore-LIJ Health System continuing education activities are designed to improve patient care, safety and outcomes. At the conclusion of this conference, participants should be able to: DESCRIBE factors linked to caregiver distress and review constructive coping strategies to address family/client communication challenges. RECOGNIZE the symptoms of depression in individuals with acquired brain injury and understand the multifactorial approach to treatment. REVIEW barriers to proper self care in the caregiver, describe stress management techniques, and discuss community and health system resources for caregivers. UNDERSTAND the importance of creating ongoing opportunities for creative self expression and social leisure involvement for long term wellness. Discuss how to utilize creative expression as a means to motivate and inspire survivors of acquired brain injuries. EXPLAIN the roles of the frontal lobes in executive and emotional functioning, understand the symptoms of executive dysfunction, and to present a helpful approach to problem solving. IDENTIFY treatment approaches to managing spasticity in the inpatient population and review basic concepts in the management of spasticity in outpatient care and at home. DESCRIBE mirror therapy and evidence supporting it as a modality. Identify interdisciplinary goals and protocols for a mirror therapy program. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Survivors PTs / PTAs OTs / OTAs SLPs Family/Caregivers Physicians Paraprofessionals Neuropsychologists Community Members Rehab Counselors Mental Health Counselors Students Other health care professionals CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: Physical Therapists: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, member of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, is recognized by the New York State Education Department s State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. Participants will receive a certificate at the completion of the conference for 4.8 contact hours. Occupational Therapists: North Shore-LIJ Health System Rehabilitation Network is a NBCOT Professional Development Provider - 4.0 contact hours. Speech-Language Pathologists: This introductory course is offered for.4 ASHA CEUs (Basic Level, Professional Area). Instructional Personnel Disclosures: In compliance with the requirements of ASHA's Continuing Education Board concerning transparency in course planning, delivery, and marketing, information on presenters' financial and nonfinancial interests relevant to the content of their presentation are provided in a separate document. Unless otherwise noted in the separate document, no course planner or presenter has disclosed any relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE: Certificate of attendance will be awarded to qualifying participants at the end of the lecture. Please check with your licensing authority to determine your continuing education requirement. REGISTRATION FEES: $50 for all Health Professionals (MD, DO, PT, PTA, OT, OTA, SLP, Neuropsychologists, Paraprofessionals); $25 for all others (Survivors, Family, Caregivers, Community, Members, Students); $75 for on-site registration.
LIVING WITH ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY The Critical Roles of Family and the Interdisciplinary Team Sunday, March 23, 2014 9:00 am 2:30 pm North Shore University Hospital, Rust Auditorium 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030 PROGRAM AGENDA 9:00 am Registration and Exhibits 9:30 am Welcome and Introduction Judith Avner, Esq Executive Director, BIANYS 9:45 am How Vital is the Family? The Role of Significant Others in the Recovery Process: Outstanding Alumni and Family Panel Moderators: Deena Henderson, MA, CCC-SLP 10:15 am Executive Functioning following Acquired Brain Injury Rosanne Pachilakis, Psy.D. 10:45 am The Value of Creative Expression Throughout the Rehabilitation Continuum and Beyond Jennifer Napolitano, MA, CCC-SLP Merav DeGuzman, CBIS Deborah Benson, PhD, ABPP 11:15 am Questions and Answers 11:30 am LUNCH 12:15 pm Addressing the Complex Needs of the Family Kathryn Mirra, PhD, Sarah Khan, DO 12:45 pm Understanding the Impact of Depression on Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury Angela Scicutella, MD, PhD 1:15 pm Spasticity Management along the Continuum of Care Sylvia John, MD, Ewa Krol-Chorowski, PT, Patricia Kearney, MBA, OTR/L 1:45 pm Mirror Therapy for Upper Extremity Recovery Carey Otterstedt, OTR/L, Anthony Martino, CTRS 2: 15 pm Questions / Closing Remarks / Course Evaluations
LIVING WITH ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY Sunday, March 23, 2014 Two Ways to Register: Registration Form ON-LINE: MAIL: Please click HERE to register for this course You can register online using a credit card or check as payment for conference fees and to receive immediate confirmation. * You will be prompted to sign in first to auto-fill your contact information. If you do not already have an account, please complete the registration profile form by entering all the necessary information in each field. Choose other to enter information manually into each of the fields as needed. Click Continue to complete your profile and process payment. This form with a check made payable to NSHS Fund # 599209 to: North Shore LIJ Health System North Shore-LIJ Rehabilitation Network Attn: Transitions LI Symposium 825 Northern Blvd, Suite 105 Great Neck, New York 11021 Any registration payment by check must be paid one week before the Conference (3/14/13). If payment is not received your registration will not be processed. Payment for on-site registrations must be made either by check or money order. Registration Information (Please Print Clearly) Name: Credentials: (MD, DO, PT, PTA, OT, OTA, SLP, RN, etc) Address: Town: State: Zip: Phone (Days): Cell: Email: Affiliation: Please Indicate: Specialty: PT PTA OT OTA SLP Physician Other Health professional Student Survivor Family/Caregiver/Community Member Other REGISTRATION FEES: $50 for all Health Professionals (MD, DO, PT, PTA, OT, OTA, SLP, Psychologists, Paraprofessionals); $25 for all others (Survivors, Family, Caregivers, Community, Members, Students); $75 for on-site registration. Enclosed is my check for $.00 Check# Make payable to NSHS Fund # 599209 If you have any questions regarding registering for this course please contact the North Shore LIJ Rehabilitation Network at (888) REHAB-03 by email, rehabeducation@nshs.edu. A confirmation email will be sent CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations must be confirmed in writing to the North Shore-LIJ Rehabilitation Network by Wednesday, March 19, 2013. Forward written cancellations to rehabeducation@nshs.edu and write in the Subject Line Transitions LI Conference Cancellation. An administrative fee of $15 will be retained for all cancellations. No refunds will be given after this date or for no-shows.
Course Director Director, Adjunct Graduate Professor New York University Hofstra University North Shore LIJ Faculty Merav DeGuzman, CBIS Supervisor Recreation Therapy Deena Henderson, MA, CCC-SLP Supervisor Department of Speech/Language Therapy Sylvia T. John, MD Assistant Medical Director Patricia Kearney, MBA, OTR/L Supervisor Occupational Therapy Department Sarah Khan, DO Director, Brain Injury Unit Ewa Krol-Chorowski, DPT Senior Physical Therapist Anthony Martino, BS, CTRS Recreational Therapist, Brain Injury Unit Kathryn Mirra, PhD Neuropsychologist Department of Neuropsychology Jennifer Napolitano, MA, CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist Department of Speech/Language Therapy Carey Otterstadt, OTR/L Supervisor, Rehabilitation Services Rosanne Pachilakis, PsyD Senior Neuropsychologist Department of Neuropsychology Angela Scicutella, MD, PhD Neuropsychiatrist Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University Guest Speaker Deborah Benson, PhD, ABPP Common Ground Alliance Outstanding Alumni Jillian Borja Samantha Eisenberg Planning Committee Judy Avner, Esq Brain Injury Association of New York State Deena Henderson, MA, CCC, SLP Sarah Khan, DO Patricia Kearney, MBA, OTR/L Valerie Kruszon, PT, MS Katie Metzger, OTR/L Ronald Nonaillada, MPA, OTR/L North Shore-LIJ Rehabilitation Network Rosanne Pachilakis, PsyD John Santoro, MS, PT Wendy Silverman, MS, CCC, SLP Hofstra University Patrick Labossiere Steven Miller Conference Coordinated by: North Shore-LIJ Rehabilitation Network Patric McQuade, MS, PT Assistant Vice President Ronald Nonaillada, MPA, OTR/L Program Manager Conference Coordinator Acknowledgements: All educational/financial support will be acknowledged on the day of the program.
The North Shore-LIJ Rehabilitation Network is dedicated to providing you and your family with resultsoriented, comprehensive rehabilitation services. We re your partner for a safe, healthy and rapid recovery. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff of physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and other health professionals is chosen as much for their compassion as for their skill and experience. They are trained in the latest physical rehabilitation techniques and will develop a customized treatment plan to speed up recovery, decrease pain and return to your daily activities. Our physical rehabilitation staff provides you with the education, support and motivation you need. For your convenience, the North Shore-LIJ Rehabilitation Network offers easy-to-access physical rehabilitation centers throughout Long Island, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island. Each location features state-of-the-art technology that helps our staff evaluate and treat your injury as well as track your progress. Founded in 1988, is a comprehensive outpatient neuro-rehabilitation program to help people with neurological injuries or conditions return to home, community, school and work. We offer compassionate and expert outpatient rehabilitation to help people recovering from a neurological injury or illness. Our experienced team of professionals are here to help you or a loved one face this challenge, improve your cognitive, emotional, communication and physical abilities and return a sense of normalcy to your life. 1554 Northern Boulevard 3rd floor Manhasset, NY 11030 Phone: (516) 719-3700 Fax: (516) 365-4748 http://rehab.northshorelij.com/locations/transitions-of-long-island/