A Six-Hour Interprofessional Symposium for Healthcare Workers
Sunday, May 22, 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)
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The deadline to register for this event is Friday, May 20, 2022, 12:00 pm (ET).
Program Moderator:
Jessica Feldman, MS, LMHC, CPRP
Project Director, Center for Practice Innovations at Columbia University, New York, NY
Program and Learning Objectives
8:45 am — Participants Login
9:20 am — Welcome and Introductory Remarks
9:30 am — Trauma-Informed Care: Keynote Overview
Presenter:
Aynisa Leonardo, LCAT, ATR-BC
Descriptive Summary:
This presentation will address the symptoms and diagnosis of trauma, stigmas regarding trauma, and the various needs of trauma survivors. It will also focus on the most effective ways to address trauma both physiologically and psychologically; holistic, progressive and evidence-based treatment options; clinical trends in trauma-related care; barriers to implementing best-care practices; and the availability of resources.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand the emotional, cognitive, social and psychological dimensions of trauma;
- Define three elements of trauma-informed care;
- Identify at least two therapeutic methods that effectively target symptoms related to post-traumatic stress disorder; and
- Discuss various screening and treatment methods.
10:30 am — Nursing Considerations: Trauma-Informed Mental Health Considerations in Practice (Keynote)
Presenter:
Linda A. Barile, PhD, RN
Descriptive Summary:
Trauma-informed care is an emerging concept that recognizes the lasting effects of trauma. While nurses are uniquely positioned to play an integral role in the advancement of trauma-informed care, knowledge about this topic in nursing remains limited. This presentation will focus on the results of a qualitative study which explored the understanding and experiences of nurses related to trauma-informed care.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Review assessment techniques specific to trauma-informed considerations in practice;
- Discuss tips for preventing re-trauma;
- Describe vicarious trauma;
- Discuss the stress/anger cycle;
- Explore the circle of emotional regulation; and
- Explain stress reducing strategies and coping mechanisms.
11:30 am — Trauma-Informed Care from a Social Justice Lens: A Call to Action (Keynote)
Presenter:
Laura Quiros, PhD, LMSW
Descriptive Summary:
This presentation will introduce trauma-informed practice from a social justice lens as a call to action. It will focus on ways to reimagine a practice and leadership style that uses collaboration, empowerment and trustworthiness under the umbrella of social justice to build communities that are grounded in compassion and accountability and whose leaders employ these practices.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand trauma and trauma-informed practice from a social justice perspective;
- Learn skills in practicing and leading through a trauma-informed social justice lens; and
- Help build a community of leaders with a trauma-informed social justice approach.
12:30 pm — Lunch Break
1:30 pm — Panel Discussion: Trauma-Informed Care from the Experts
Presenter:
Linda A. Barile, PhD, RN
Aynisa Leonardo, LCAT, ATR-BC
Laura Quiros, PhD, LMSW
Descriptive Summary:
Trauma—which can affect people who either have or do not have mental health issues and substance use disorders—can be experienced subjectively, often happens unexpectedly, and has extraordinary human and economic costs. In this panel discussion, experts will provide information on best-care practices for treating trauma; discuss issues related to post-traumatic stress, as well as techniques for downregulation, narrative processing and cognitive reframing; and describe the mind-body connection.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify direct hands-on interventions and applied skills for the screening and treatment of individuals with trauma histories;
- Discuss the characteristics of resilience; and
- Explain the role of hope.
3:00 pm — Panel Discussion: Trauma-Informed Care from the Frontlines
Presenter:
Michael Blady, LCSW-R
Sandrine Etienne, LMSW
Melissa T. Hinds, MSN, RN
Descriptive Summary:
Patients who have suffered trauma can often experience fear when meeting with healthcare providers. In this panel discussion, experts will explain how culturally sensitive trauma-informed care allows healthcare professionals to provide care that respects their patients’ cultural beliefs and practices. They will also discuss the importance of patients having a safe environment to describe their traumatic experiences and how they have been impacted by them.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the risk factors, signs and symptoms of vicarious traumatization, secondary traumatic stress, empathy fatigue and burnout;
- Identify self-care and self-compassion practices to prevent or reduce the negative effects of trauma and burnout;
- Discuss the manifestations of trauma, cultural biases, and intersections of trauma and culture;
- Explain how stress, trauma, cultural bias and racism can impact care;
- Describe how self-disclosure can help patients communicate more effectively with their healthcare providers about traumatic events; and
- Discuss how clinicians can work together to recognize symptoms of patient-centered trauma and develop appropriate treatment plans.
4:30 pm — Program ends
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:
An application has been submitted to 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 seven (7) 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:
This course is approved by the New York State Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (NYSOTA) for six (6) contact hours (NY licensees only).
Paramedics/EMTs:
This course is approved by 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, 0134-0000-22-1115-L01-P; 0134-0000-22-115-L01-T, is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3 contact hours).
- Module B (PM): This course, 0134-0000-22-116-L01-P; 0134-0000-22-116-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.
Physical Therapists/Physical Therapy Assistants:
An application has been submitted to the New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA) for contact hours (NY licensees only).
Physician Assistants:
An application has been submitted to the Assistant Review Panel for six (6) AAPA Category 1 CME credits.
Respiratory Therapists:
An application has been submitted to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for six (6) continuing education credits.
Social Workers:
The 1199SEIU League Training and Upgrading Fund SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers under provider #0286. Licensed NYS Social Workers are required to provide NYS license number to receive certificate of credit. This course is approved 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:
Linda A. Barile, PhD, RN
Professional Director, HAVEN, the Health Assistance Intervention Education Network, East Berlin, CT; Nurse Educator; Associate Professor, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
Michael Blady, LCSW-R
Michael Blady Consulting LLC; Adjunct Faculty, Silberman School of Social Work, Hunter College, New York, NY
Sandrine Etienne, LMSW
Medical Social Worker, Northwell Health at Home, Garden City, NY
Melissa T. Hinds, MSN, RN
Associate Director, Health and Technology, Center for Practice Innovations at Columbia University, New York, NY; Adjunct Lecturer, Allied Health, CUNY – Bronx Community College, NY.
Aynisa Leonardo, LCAT, ATR-BC
Senior Director of Business Development, Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research, Calverton, NY
Laura Quiros, PhD, LMSW
Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
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.