How Allergic Immune Responses are Initiated and Regulated: The Role of Epithelial Cells and Immune System in Allergic Diseases
Kari C. Nadeau (MD PhD FAAAAI) and Dr. Steven Ziegler (PhD)
1.25 Hours
Describes how the Th2-type immune responses are initiated and amplified. In addition, it will focus on the roles of epithelial cell-derived cytokines in the initiation and effector phases of allergic responses.
Microbial Regulation of Allergic Airway Inflammation Lessons from the AADCRC
James E. Gern (MD FAAAAI) and Joel Barry Baseman (PhD)
1.25 Hours
What is the new information available about the interaction of allergic airway disease and upper respiratory tract infection that relates to asthma pathogenesis? This symposium session will review the impact of viral and bacterial infections in asthma pathogenesis.
Hypertension for Licensed Clinical Staff
Sheila Richmeier, MS, RN, FACMPE
1 Hours
This course develops the knowledge and skills needed to recognize the signs and symptoms of hypertension, understand the disease process and recognize the risk factors of the disease. The content will introduce testing and medications used for diagnosing, treating, and managing hypertension, and will explore the actions that car....
Hepatitis D and E
Craig V. Towers, M.D., & Patricia D. Hastings, RN, BSN, MSN
1 Hours
The first virus identified that caused hepatitis, was Hepatitis B, discovered in 1965. This was followed a few years later by the discovery of Hepatitis A in 1973. The Hepatitis D virus (HDV) or delta agent was the third hepatitis virus discovered. The first report on HDV was by Rizzetto and colleagues in Italy in 1977. The viru....
Mentoring the New Infusion Therapy Nurse – 2017
Mary Walsh BS, RN, CRNI®
0.5 Hours
Infusion therapy and the skills involved are given little attention in the undergraduate nursing curriculum. We chat with Mary Walsh BS, RN, CRNI® about teaching strategies to mentor nurses new to infusion therapy. Ms. Walsh spoke on this topic at INS 2016 in Ft. Lauderdale.
Knee Injuries – Extra-articular 4
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.5 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on general radiographic findings associated with collateral ligament injuries, knee bursitis, and Posterolateral Corner (PLC) injuries.
Back Pain: Urgent Conditions - Malignancy
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.5 Hours
This video-based activity specifically reviews multiple myeloma, spinal infection, Cauda Equina syndrome and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
Finger Injuries and Fractures 3
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.5 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on general descriptions, evaluation and treatment options for Phalangeal fractures, dislocations and Thumb sprains.
Back Pain: Lumbar Radiculopathy
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.5 Hours
This video-based lecture focuses on Lumbar Radiculopathy.
Finger Injuries and Fractures 2
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.75 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on general descriptions, evaluation and treatment options for finger tip crush injury, subungual hematomas, paronychia, finger abscess, felon, soft tissue injuries, and herpetic whitlow, Nail-bed and nail-plate injuries and high pressure injection injuries.
Neck Examination
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.5 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on anatomy review, range-of-motion (ROM), motor and sensory assessments and specific orthopaedic tests for the cervical spine and related structures.
Lumbar Spine Examination
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.5 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on anatomy review, range-of-motion (ROM), motor and sensory assessments and specific orthopaedic tests for the lumbar spine.
Infection Rates in Hemodialysis Vascular Access Devices
James Robson, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, CNN
0.75 Hours
Hemodialysis (HD) patients are at great risk for infection because of hemodialysis procedures and comorbidities. Frequently, episodes of bacteremia are associated with vascular access devices (VADs) in the hemodialysis population. Hemodialysis VADs include arteriovenous fistula (AVF), arteriovenous graft (AVG), or a CVAD placed....
Navigating the Purchasing Process While Maintaining Cost and Improving Outcomes
Timothy Goedvolk, RN, BScN, MSN
1 Hours
Understanding the value analysis process may contribute to the infusion nurse's credibility as clinically preferred products are presented in business terms that will resonate with your organization in these economically challenging times. Key steps are needed when constructing a business case. Analyzing product performance, pro....
CMS Emergency Preparedness Compliance Self-Assessment Tool: General Requirements
Nora O’Brien, MPA, CEM, CEO, Connect Consulting Services, Inc. and Cathy L. Larsen, MA, Director of
On September 16, 2016, CMS published a Final Rule (42 CFR Parts 403, 416, 418, et al.) establishing new emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid participating providers and suppliers. The regulations expand the CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP) and apply to all 17 provider and supplier types, including h....
Mitigating Pediatric Central Vascular Access Device Complications
Carol Rosenberg, MA, ND, RN
0.75 Hours
Infusion therapy in the pediatric population requires highly specialized, sophisticated technology as well as diligent monitoring to ensure the best outcomes. Complications including central vascular access device occlusion, migration, and infection may lead to premature device removal. This session will discuss complications as....
Avoiding Legal Hazards in Documentation: CMS and TJC Requirements for Hospitals and Nurses
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
This is a must-attend program for any nurse working in healthcare today. The program will discuss legal issues in documentation, offer advice on TJC and CMS Hospital CoP issues related to documentation, and provide over 50 recommendations to help attendees improve their documentation skills. Our expert will identify issues th....
CMS Medical Records: Proposed Changes & Existing CMS CoPs
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
The Joint Commission has changed many of their standards to comply with the CMS CoPs. During this program, attendees will receive in-depth information about the CMS regulations and interpretive guidelines for medical records. Additionally, our expert will provide a crosswalk to those changes. Attendees will learn about many d....
Foundations of Value-Based Reimbursement for the Case Manager
Toni Cesta, PhD, RN, FAAN and Beverly Cunningham, MS, RN
Hospitals and physicians are transitioning to alternative payment methods where quality and financial outcomes influence their reimbursement. Medicare spending per beneficiary and bundled payment initiative are a few examples that require hospitals to make strategic and timely transitions to the most cost-effective, post-acute c....
Collaborative health promotion in the middle and later stages of dementia
Ailsa McKay
1 Hours
Dementia is a progressive terminal condition affecting all aspects of a person’s functioning. People with dementia require sensitive communication approaches and skilled interventions. In addition, medications may be used to promote wellbeing, but concerns have been raised about covert medication and use of antipsychotics for ma....
How to perform a urinalysis
Alison Bardsley
This module aims to help nurses to undertake a urinalysis in a safe, timely, effective and patient-centred manner, ensuring privacy and dignity. Urinalysis is a common clinical procedure involving examination of urine to detect problems in the body. Urinalysis should be carried out by competent healthcare practitioners. Urin....
Impact of Discrimination on Health Status
Polly Wright and Catherine Meads
0.5 Hours
This session is designed to explore the ways in which Primary Care can present a service that may be off putting to people and which may result in discrimination.
Health Promotion
Mayur Lakhani
0.5 Hours
This session introduces the concept of health and well-being. It shows how important it is to consider this agenda in the consultation and the obligations of the general practitioner (GP).
Balints Ideas
John Salinsky
0.5 Hours
This session introduces Michael Balint, outlines his principal ideas and describes his innovative use of the case discussion group to help doctors understand the doctor-patient relationship.
Holistic Approach
Marion Lynch
0.5 Hours
This session introduces the Practising holistically aspect of the RCGP curriculum which includes: • demonstrating the holistic mindset of a generalist medical practitioner • supporting people through experiences of health, illness and recovery This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and updated in April 2023.