A Three-Hour Seminar in Recognition of Nurses, Paramedics and EMTs
Thursday, June 1, 2023
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost:
- No out-of-pocket cost for eligible 1199SEIU members
- All other participants: $75
Live Webcast (Internet)
The deadline to register for this event is Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Program and Learning Objectives
5:30 pm — Login
5:50 pm — Welcome and Introductory Remarks
6:00 pm — UTIs: Ongoing Condition for Elderly Females and New Treatments
Presenter:
Dr. Marc Bjurlin DO, MSc, FACOS
Descriptive Summary:
This presentation will focus on the common problem of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) in postmenopausal women. The use of antibiotics as a highly effective way to reduce recurrent UTIs, and the pathogenesis of recurrent UTIs that is believed to be due to alterations of bacterial flora and changes in vaginal pH, will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand how to evaluate recurrent UTIs;
- Identify risk factors for developing recurrent UTIs;
- Discuss strategies for preventing UTIs; and
- Explain why nearly all post-menopausal woman should be on vaginal estrogen.
7:30 pm — Optimizing Possible Drug Therapies for All Chronically Ill Elderly Patients
Presenter:
Jennifer Fiebert PHARM.D., BCPS, BCGP, BC-ADM
Descriptive Summary:
This presentation will review basic physiological changes that occur with aging that may affect medication use in elderly patients. The risks associated with elderly patients taking multiple medications (polypharmacy) and strategies to minimize these risks will be discussed. Potentially inappropriate medications and other drug-related problems that can be identified based on pertinent age-related changes and chronic conditions will be addressed.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe how to recognize and manage polypharmacy among the elderly;
- Understand strategies that can help minimize adverse medication effects in geriatric patients; and
- Identify high-risk medications associated with inappropriate prescribing in the older population.
8:00 pm — Care for the Elderly Experiencing Altered Mental Status
Presenter:
Dr. Kamila Barnes DNP, FNP-C
Descriptive Summary:
This presentation will focus on the risk factors and causes of altered mental status among the elderly, and how to distinguish dementia from acute delirium. The challenges healthcare workers experience in communicating with and supporting patients and their families will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Explain the risk factors and causes for altered mental status among the elderly;
- Differentiate the signs and symptoms of dementia from acute delirium; and
- Discuss ways to communicate with and support patients and caregivers.
9:00 pm — Participants receive program evaluation information
Accreditation
RNs/Nurse Practitioners:
An application has been submitted to the California Board of Registered Nursing for continuing education credits.
Paramedics/EMTs:
An application has been submitted to the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of New York City for EMS CME credits.
All Other Healthcare Professionals:
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:
Dr. Marc A. Bjurlin, DO, MSc, FACOS
Associate Professor of Urology, Co-director of Clinical Trials, UNC School of Medicine; member, integrated Multidisciplinary Genitourinary Oncology Group, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center; member, American Urological Association New Technology and Imaging Committee
Jennifer Fiebert, Pharm D., BCPS, BCGP, BC-ADM
Pharmacist/Pharmacy Supervisor, Northwell Health, Glen Cove, NY; Residency Program Director, Northwell Health
Dr. Kamila Barnes, DNP, FNP-C
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner; Founder/Owner, Barnes Health Affiliates, LLC; Founding Board Member, Greater New York City Black Nurses Association, Inc.
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.
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.