A Six-Hour Interprofessional Symposium for Healthcare Workers
Saturday, April 23, 2022
8:45 am – 4:30 pm (ET)
Cost:
- No out-of-pocket cost for eligible 1199SEIU members
- All other participants: $150
Live Webcast (Internet)
The deadline to register for this event is Friday, April 22, 2022, 12:00 pm (ET).
Program Moderator:
Manish Ramesh, MD
Program and Learning Objectives
8:45 am — Login
9:20 am — Welcome and Introductory Remarks
9:30 am — Introduction to Immunology and Allergies
Presenter:
Manish Ramesh, MD
Descriptive Summary:
The prevalence of allergic disorders, in which the immune system has an abnormal and deleterious response to an innocuous external agent, has been steadily increasing in the past few decades. By comparison, primary immune deficiency disorders are failures of the immune system to act or regulate itself. This presentation will focus on understanding normal and abnormal immune responses and the environmental and genetic factors that drive it in order to recognize, treat and prevent allergic diseases or immune deficiencies.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe the prevalence of allergic disorders;
- Identify the environmental and genetic basis of allergic disorders;
- Understand the basic mechanisms of immune responses; and
- Describe immune mechanisms that lead to the development of allergic disorders.
10:30 am — Food Allergies
Presenter:
Amanda Schneider, MD
Descriptive Summary:
Food allergies have been increasing over the past few decades and are now considered to be an epidemic, affecting between 4 percent and 10 percent of the U.S. population. Diagnosing children at high risk for developing food allergies, such as those with eczema (atopic dermatitis), is crucial to reducing their risk of lifelong anaphylactic food allergies. Options for these children include early introduction of allergenic foods, sometimes under medical supervision, and oral immunotherapy. This presentation will focus on ways to identify, treat and prevent food allergies.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe the mechanism of immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated food reaction;
- Identify clinical manifestations of food allergies;
- Understand food allergy diagnostic tools; and
- Explain treatment and prevention methods.
11:30 am — Drug/Vaccine Allergies
Presenter:
Jessica Oh, MD
Descriptive Summary:
The World Health Organization defines adverse drug reactions (ADR) as noxious, unintended and undesired effects of a drug that occur at doses used for prevention, diagnosis or treatment. Drug allergies are characterized as unpredictable ADRs and account for about 6 percent to 10 percent of all ADRs. Hypersensitivity to vaccines can occur due to the active component of the vaccine (antigen) or the inactive components, and the risk of anaphylaxis to all non-COVID-19 vaccines is estimated at 1.31 per million vaccine doses. Because vaccines are one of the most effective public health interventions, it is important that healthcare workers recognize the symptoms of vaccine allergies and feel comfortable treating allergic reactions. This presentation will focus on recognizing and treating allergic reactions to both drugs and vaccines.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify signs and symptoms consistent with vaccine allergies;
- Recognize ingredients commonly associated with adverse reactions to vaccines; and
- Assess and treat anaphylaxis caused by drug allergies.
12:30 pm — Lunch Break
1:30 pm — Allergic Rhinitis – Mechanism, Diagnosis, Treatment and Clinical Course
Presenter:
Denisa Ferastraoaru, MD
Descriptive Summary:
Allergic rhinitis is a common immunoglobulin E (IgE)-inflammatory reaction of the nasal mucosa caused by different inhaled allergens, resulting in chronic nasal symptoms such as nasal congestion, anterior and posterior rhinorrhea, and itchy eyes. The goal of treatment is to reduce nasal symptoms and improve quality of life either with medical management (through a combination of oral medications and nasal sprays), or, in severe cases, by modifying the immune response to environmental allergens by administering allergen immunotherapy (known as allergy shots). This presentation will focus on recognizing and treating cases of allergic rhinitis.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the pathophysiology of allergic rhinitis;
- Describe the diagnostic approach to allergic rhinitis;
- Recognize how to differentiate allergic rhinitis symptoms from other nasal manifestations; and
- Explain the treatment plan in patients with allergic rhinitis.
2:30 pm — Introduction to Primary Immunodeficiency/Inborn Errors of Immunity
Presenter:
Edith Schussler, MD
Descriptive Summary:
Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDD) are inherited or de novo genetic defects in immunity which lead to immunodeficiency and dysregulated immunity. As many as 1 out of every 1,000 people may be affected by immunodeficiency, which can cause severe infections, autoimmunity and malignancies. The diagnosis of PIDD most often occurs after a patient has suffered severe, recurrent or unusual infections, and often after severe end-organ damage has been sustained. Early diagnosis of PIDD is critical for improving quality of life. However, because symptoms can vary widely and knowledge of PIDD is often limited, delayed diagnoses and underdiagnoses are common, which lead to significant morbidity and mortality. This presentation will focus on recognizing the symptoms of PIDD and identifying appropriate testing and treatment options.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe the immune system and immune cell function;
- Recognize clinical signs and symptoms that would warrant a work-up for a primary immunodeficiency disorder;
- Identify the laboratory tests required to diagnose the most common immunodeficiency disorders; and
- Describe treatment options, including immunoglobulin replacement therapy, for patients with primary immunodeficiency disorders.
3:30 pm — Asthma
Presenter:
Sunit Jariwala, MD
Descriptive Summary:
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that is increasing in prevalence and morbidity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 8.4 percent of adults and 5.8 percent of children in the U.S. had asthma in 2020. In New York City, the Bronx has one of the highest levels of asthma prevalence, at 13 percent, compared to 7.7 percent in the rest of the country. Asthma is often misdiagnosed, and it also complicated by co-morbidities and “masquerading” conditions, with many indoor and outdoor environmental triggers contributing to asthma morbidity. This presentation will focus on identifying cases of asthma and “masqueraders” of asthma, as well as selecting appropriate guideline-based asthma management strategies, including biologics and digital health technologies.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe the clinical presentation and “masqueraders” of asthma;
- Explain the role of indoor and outdoor environmental factors that contribute to asthma;
- Identify asthma medications, including biologic therapies; and
- Describe the role of digital health technologies in asthma management.
4:30 pm — Participants submit online evaluations
Accreditation
CASACs:
An application has been submitted to the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services for six (6) clock hours.
Clinical Laboratory Practitioners:
This continuing medical laboratory education activity is recognized by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for six (6) CMLE credits. ASCP CMLE credits are acceptable for the ASCP Board of Registry Certification Maintenance Program.
Dietitians/Dietetic Technicians:
This course is approved by the Commission for Dietetic Registration (CDR) for six (6) continuing education units.
Imaging Technologists:
This course is approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for six (6) Category A continuing education credits. The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) accepts ASRT Category A credits.
LPNs/RNs/Nurse Practitioners:
This course is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for six (6) continuing education credits.
Medical Records Coders:
This course is approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) for six (6) continuing education credits.
Occupational Therapists/Occupational Therapy Assistants:
An application has been submitted to the New York State Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (NYSOTA) for contact hours (NY licensees only).
Paramedics/EMTs:
This course is approved the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of New York City for six (6) EMS CME credits.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians:
The New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists (NYSCHP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
- Module A (AM): This course, 0134-0000-22-103-L01-P; 0134-0000-22-103-L01-T, is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3 contact hours).
- Module B (PM): This course, 0134-0000-22-104-L01-P; 0134-0000-22-104-L01-T, is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3 contact hours).
Statements of Continuing Pharmacy Education Credit are available to participants upon the conclusion of the program through survey links. Participants have 45 days from date of program to claim credits and must verify attendance at the meeting by entering the program CE code.
Physician Assistants:
An application has been submitted to the Assistant Review Panel for six (6) AAPA Category 1 CME credits.
Physical Therapists/Physical Therapy Assistants:
This course is approved by the New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA) for 7.2 contact hours (New York licensees only)
Respiratory Therapists:
An application has been submitted to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for six and one half (6.5) continuing education credits.
Social Workers:
An application has been submitted to the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work for six (6) continuing education hours.
All Other Healthcare Professionals:
Will receive a general certificate of attendance. Please check with your accreditation board with respect to receiving credit for this program.
Presenters:
Manish Ramesh, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Head, Food Allergy Center, Montefiore Medical Center.
Amanda Schneider, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Jessica Oh, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Denisa Ferastraoaru, MD
Associate Professor, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Edith Schussler, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medicine; Assistant Attending Pediatrician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the Phyllis and David Komansky Children’s Hospital.
Sunit Jariwala, MD
Associate Professor, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Founding Director, Montefiore Einstein Innovation Biodesign Training Program; Medical Director, Digital Transformation, Faculty Practice Group.
Eligibility for 1199SEIU Members
Training and Employment Fund Members
Members must have been a part-time or full-time employee for at least one year, work at least three-fifths of a regular workweek, and work for an employer who contributes to the 1199SEIU League Training and Upgrading Fund or the 1199SEIU Greater New York Education Fund.
City of New York Education, Child and Eldercare Fund Members
Pharmacists, Dietitians, Clinical Laboratory Practitioners and LPNs must have worked with NYC Health + Hospitals or a mayoral agency for at least one year.
Registered Nurse Training and Job Security Fund members
Members must have been a part-time or full-time employee for at least one year and work for an employer who contributes to the 1199SEIU/Hospital League Health Care Industry Registered Nurse Training and Job Security Fund.
For Further Information
Email: [email protected]
Refund and Cancellation Policy
If you wish to cancel, you must do so at least 48 hours before the program date to avoid a penalty. To cancel, contact the 1199SEIU League Training and Upgrading Fund (TUF) by telephone, (212) 894-4390; fax, (212) 643-8795; or e-mail [email protected]. TUF reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program in the event of insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be notified and given the option of receiving a refund or attending the rescheduled program or an alternate program.