A Three-Hour Accredited Seminar for Registered Nurses, Paramedics, and EMTs

Thursday, June 1, 2023

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm (ET)

Live Webinar (Zoom)

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 & the new treatments”

Presenter: Dr. Marc Bjurlin DO, MSc, FACOS

Descriptive Summary:

This presentation starter will cover recurrent UTI in the postmenopausal woman which is a common problem that can be effectively addressed by a stepwise approach. Also, the discussion of antibiotic prophylaxis as a highly effective way to reduce the incidents of recurrent UTIs. Finally, the pathogenesis of recurring UTIs that is believed to be due to alterations of bacterial flora and changes in the vaginal pH.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the evaluations of recurrent UTIs
2. Be able to identify risk factors for developing recurrent UTIs
3. Be aware of preventions strategies for UTIs
4. Understand why nearly all post-menopausal woman should be on vaginal estrogen

7:30 pm — “Optimizing Possible Drug Therapies for All Chronically Ill Elder Patients”

Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Fiebert PHARM.D., BCPS, BCGP, BC-ADM

Descriptive Summary:

This Seminar will review basic physiologic changes that occur with aging that may affect medication use in elderly patients. The risks associated with elderly patients taking multiple mediation (Polypharmacy) will be evaluated and strategies to minimize these risks will be discussed. And finally, potentially inappropriate medications and other medications related problems that can be identified based on pertinent age-related changes and chronic conditions.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the reasons for recognizing and managing polypharmacy in the elderly.
2. Understand strategies that can help minimize adverse medication effects in geriatric patients.
3. 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 review the risk factors and causes for altered mental status in the elderly population, as well as how to distinguish dementia from acute delirium. Finally, we will also discuss the challenges experience in communication with patients and families and support in coordination of care.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the risk factors and causes for altered mental status in elderly
2. Differentiate the signs and symptoms of dementia versus acute delirium
3. Discuss the interdisciplinary role in supporting patients and caregivers in coordinator with care and health promotion.

9:00 pm — Participants receive program evaluation information

Accreditation

RNs/Nurse Practitioners:  Has been Approved for 3.0 Hrs. by the CA Board of Registered Nursing

Paramedics/EMTs: Has been Approved for 3 continuing medical education credits by the Regional Emergency Medical Service Council for New York City (REMCO).

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

Co-Director of Clinical Trials, Associate Professor of Urology

Dr. Jennifer Fiebert Pharm D., BCPS, BCGP, BC-ADM

Pharmacy Supervisor, Residency Program Director

Dr. Kamila Barnes, DNP, FNP-C

Founder of ‘Barnes Health Associates’, Assistant Professor for Nursing, FNP Director

Cost

No out-of-pocket costs for eligible 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 work week, 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.

Other participants: Cost is $75

For Further Information

Email: Institute@1199Funds.org

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 email, Institute@1199Funds.org. 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.