A Six-Hour Interprofessional Symposium for Healthcare Workers
Saturday, April 20, 2024
8:45 am – 4:30 pm
Cost:
- Eligible 1199SEIU members: No out-of-pocket costs
- All other participants: $150
Live Webcast (Internet)
The deadline to register for this event is Friday, April 19, at noon.
Program Moderator:
Michael W. Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT
Program and Learning Objectives
8:45 am — Participants Log in
9:20 am — Welcome and Introductory Remarks
9:30 am — “Epidemiology and Etiology”
Presenter:
Michael W. Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT
Descriptive Summary:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has historically been considered a “smoker’s disease,” a result of poor lifestyle choices that lead to reduced quality of life, disability and often early death. This stereotype has resulted in COPD being given low priority for research and advocacy efforts. However, COPD is often the result of a complex series of interactions between the human body, the environment and society. This presentation will focus on a brief history of COPD, its impacts on individual and population health, and how the clinical community can work together to improve care and lower the burden of COPD.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand the impact of COPD and associated conditions on healthcare systems in the United States and around the world;
- Describe pathophysiological changes associated with COPD;
- Discuss the latest concepts of COPD etiology, screening and diagnosis; and
- Examine ways all healthcare professionals can address barriers to health equity in lung disease.
10:30 am — “Screening and Diagnostics”
Presenter:
Amanda Clark, RRT
Descriptive Summary:
Diagnosing obstructive lung diseases is crucial for providing appropriate care and treatment for patients. This presentation will identify current diagnostic tools and approaches, examine methods used for interpretation, highlight challenges and limitations that clinicians face in accurately diagnosing these illnesses, discuss updates being implemented to ensure equitable care, and explore opportunities for improvement in screening and diagnostic practices.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify current diagnostic tools and approaches to identify obstructive lung diseases such as asthma and COPD;
- Examine current diagnostic testing regression equations and updates being implemented to ensure equitable care; and
- Describe challenges and limitations related to diagnostic testing.
11:30 am — “Treatment/Rehabilitation”
Presenter:
Jonnie Korinko, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS
Descriptive Summary:
This presentation will focus on evidence-based strategies for managing both stable and acute phases of asthma and COPD. The latest advancements in pharmacological interventions, from bronchodilators to personalized treatment plans, and the benefits of nonpharmacological approaches, including lifestyle modifications and complementary therapies, will be explored. Ways to navigate acute exacerbations with emergency management strategies and rescue medications will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Recognize management recommendations based on clinical asthma and COPD criteria;
- Identify management strategies for acute exacerbation of asthma or COPD; and
- Recommend pharmacological or nonpharmacological treatments based on clinical scenarios for a patient with asthma or COPD.
12:30 pm — Lunch Break
1:30 pm — “Pharmacology Management”
Presenter:
David Mannino, MD, FCCP, FERS
Descriptive Summary:
This presentation will focus on current approaches to the management of COPD, including the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) and the COPD Foundation guidance that use symptoms and exacerbation history as the primary way to consider how therapies are selected. How different therapies are used in the treatment of COPD, current vaccination strategies for COPD patients and future pharmacological options will be explored.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe the current GOLD and COPD Foundation guidance for pharmacological management of COPD;
- Define current therapeutic options in the treatment of COPD; and
- Discuss future therapies for COPD.
2:30 pm — “Cultural Humility in Care Delivery”
Presenter:
Amanda Atkinson, MSN, RN
Descriptive Summary:
Cultural humility refers to the process of seeking to understand and foster genuine respect across diverse cultural landscapes. This presentation will focus on ways to foster an inclusive healthcare environment by addressing biases, promoting psychological safety for patients and staff, exploring the role of allies in healthcare settings, and advocating for equity to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify and examine personal biases, assumptions and stereotypes and how they affect interactions with patients and colleagues;
- Understand and implement cultural humility principles in patient care and colleague interactions;
- Define psychological safety within the healthcare context, including identifying its importance in creating a positive collaborative experience for colleagues and patients; and
- Apply the principles of equity and allyship in patient and professional interactions.
3:30 pm — “Psychosocial Support”
Presenter:
Gabrielle Davis, MPH, MA, RRT, LPC, NCC
Descriptive Summary:
This presentation will focus on the mind-body connection and the importance of psychosocial support in chronic health conditions. Helping patients manage the stress of COPD treatment, as well as identifying specific coping skills—primarily cognitive and behavioral techniques—that could be helpful for patients will be discussed. The importance of support networks for patients with chronic illnesses, including ways to promote such social support, and knowing when professional help should be sought, will be explored.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand the link between stress and COPD;
- Describe specific coping skills that can be shared with patients to improve psychosocial wellness; and
- Discuss the importance of support, including ways to promote social support and identify when additional professional support is needed.
4:30 pm — Program Ends
Accreditation
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 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
An application has been submitted to the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) for six (6) 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.
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, 0134-0000-24-102-L01-P; 0134-0000-24-102-L01-T , is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3 contact hours).
- Module B (PM): This course, 0134-0000-24-103-L01-P; 0134-0000-24-103-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
This course is approved by the New York Physical Therapy Association (APTA-NY) for 7.2 contact hours (NY licensees only).
Physician Assistants
This course is approved by the Assistant Review Panel for six (6) American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Category 1 CME credits.
Respiratory Therapists
This course is approved by 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 a NYS license number to receive certificate of credit. This course is approved for six (6) continuing education hours.
All Other Healthcare Professionals
You will receive a general certificate of attendance. Please check with your accreditation board with respect to receiving credit for this program.
Presenters
Michael W. Hess, MPH, RRT, RPFT
Senior Director of Patient Outreach and Education, COPD Foundation
Amanda Clark, RRT
Founder & CEO, PulManage, Chapin, SC
Jonnie Korinko, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS
Manager of Public and Professional Education, COPD Foundation
David Mannino, MD, FCCP, FERS
Medical Director, Co-Founder, COPD Foundation
Amanda Atkinson, MSN, RN
Manager of Public and Professional Education, COPD Foundation
Gabrielle Davis, MPH, MA, RRT, LPC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist; Equity & Inclusion Executive; Registered Respiratory Therapist; Detroit, MI
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.