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University Hospitals Annual APP Conference | CME

November 4, 2023
730 am  - 4:15 pm
Wolstein Research Building
2103 Cornell Rd. Cleveland, OH 44106

https://case.edu/medicine/neurology/research/behavioral-health-research-group/directions-wolstein-research-building

Sponsored by:   Novonordisk and more to come!

AGENDA

7:30 - 7:55 am | Registration

7:55 - 8:00 am  | Welcome

8:00 - 9:00 am | Making the Connection between Research and the Advanced Practice Provider
Sarah Knowles DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, GERO-BC, WCC

9:00 - 10:00 am  | Pharmacy Hour: The Current State of SGLT2 Inhibitors: A Multimodal Disease Approach
Ebne Rafi, PharmD, BCACP

10:00 - 10:10 am  | BREAK

10:10 - 11:10 am | Pharmacy Hour: Common Supplements, Adverse Reactions, and Drug-Supplement Interactions
Nicholas Bitz, Pharm.D, RPh, MBA

11:15 am -12:15 pm | BREAKOUT SESSION ONE

A. Critical Care : Multimodal Analgesia and Regional Blocks in the Perioperative Period
Basanta Mohapatra, MD

B. Acute Care: ABCs of Resuscitation
Aisha Violette, MD, FACS Morgan Williams, MPAS, PA-C

C. Outpatient: : Pharmacologic Management of Depression in the Outpatient Community Setting
Amelia Polzella, APRN, CNP

12:15 - 1:00 pm |  LUNCH PROVIDED

1:00 - 2:00 pm  | BREAKOUT SESSION TWO

A. Critical Care: Perioperative Hemodynamic Considerations for Patients with Valvular Diseases
Zachary Barsman, CAA Britney Dobroka, CRNA

B. Acute Care: Advanced Heart Failure Candidate Selection
Thomas J. O’Neill MD, PhD

C. Outpatient: Hematology Update for Primary Care Practice
Roseanne Casal, DNP, APRN- BC, AOCNP

2:05 - 3:05 pm | BREAKOUT SESSION THREE

A. Critical Care: Prevent, Detect and Reduce Effects of Post ICU Syndrome
Janet A. Kloos, RN, PhD, APRN, CCNS, CCRN; Kehllee L Popovich, MSN, APRN, ACNP; Beth Norton, OTR/L; Elizabeth B Hewett, M.Div, BCC

B. Acute Care: Urologic Urgencies and Emergencies
Emily Sopko, MSN, APRN-CNP, FNP-C; Laura Christensen, PA-C

C. Primary Care: Contraception Update
Stephanie Teal, MD, MPH

3:05 - 3:15 pm | BREAK

3:15 - 4:15 pm | BREAKOUT SESSION FOUR

A. Critical Care: Angiotensin II and Vasodilatory Shock Therapies
Erica Zanath, MD

B. Acute Care: Diagnosis and Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Natalie Dunn, MSPAS, PA-C

C. Outpatient: COPD & Lung Cancer Screening: Not as Breathtaking as You May Think!
Adam J. Ridenour, MSN, APRN, FNP-C; Maureen McCormick, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C

4:15 pm |  EVALUATIONS

SPEAKERS

Sarah Knowles DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, GERO-BC, WCC
Nursing Research & Innovation
University Hospitals Health System

Mary K. Anthony, PhD, RN
Director, Nursing Research & Innovation
University Hospitals Health System

Ebne Rafi, PharmD, BCACP
Department of Pharmacy
University Hospitals Health System

Nicholas Bitz, Pharm.D, RPh, MBA
Department of Pharmacy
University Hospitals Health System

Basanta Mohapatra, MD
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Aisha Violette, MD, FACS
Department of Surgery-Trauma Surgery
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Morgan Williams, MPAS, PA-C
Department of Surgery-Trauma Surgery
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Amelia Polzella, APRN, CNP
Department of Psychiatry
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Zachary Barsman, CAA
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Britney Dobroka, CRNA
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Thomas J. O’Neill MD, PhD
Department of Cardiology
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Rosanne Casal, DNP, APN-BC, AOCNP
Department of Medicine-Hematology and Oncology
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

Janet A. Kloos, RN, PhD, APRN, CCNS, CCRN
Department of Medicine-Cardiovascular Medicine
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Kehllee L Popovich, MSN, APRN, ACNP
Lead, Advanced Practice Provider Education
Department of Medicine-Cardiovascular Medicine
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Beth Norton, OTR/L
Department of Rehabilitation Services
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Elizabeth B Hewett, M.Div, BCC
Director of Pastoral Care
University Hospitals Health System

Emily Sopko, MSN, APRN-CNP, FNP-C
Department of Urology
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Laura Christensen, PA-C
Department of Urology
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Stephanie Teal, MD, MPH
Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Erica Zanath, MD
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Natalie Dunn, MSPAS, PA-C
Department of Neurology
University Hospitals Health System

Adam J. Ridenour, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Department of Pulmonary Medicine
University Hospitals Health System

Maureen McCormick, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C
Department of Pulmonary Medicine
University Hospitals Health System

MISSION STATEMENT

The University Hospitals Annual APP Conference is dedicated to advancing APP professional development and community building as well as providing continuing education reflective of the large scope of APP practice.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This program is targeted towards advanced practice providers, nurses, and physicians who are interested in advanced clinical topics.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Unrestricted educational grants and other forms of support will be acknowledged in the syllabus. Acceptance of funding in support of this program does not constitute endorsement of any product or manufacturer.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/university-hospitals-annual-app-conference-tickets-615210861247?aff=oddtdtcreator

  • UH Employee: $110
  • Non-UH Employee: $135
  • Student/retired: $75         

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDITS

This activity will be reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria.  This activity will be designated for 15.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits with a maximum of 7.00 Category 1 CME per attendee.  Providers should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.  This activity was planned in accordance with AAPA CME Standards for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs.

LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS

Wolstein Research Building
2103 Cornell Rd. Cleveland, OH 44106
https://case.edu/medicine/neurology/research/behavioral-health-research-group/directions-wolstein-research-building

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Greening UH: University Hospitals is committed to sustainability to enhance the health and well-being of our patients, employees and local community, and to steward our natural environment. Printed copies of the syllabus,  lectures, and name tags  will not be provided. Slides will be provided electronically.  Please wear your hospital ID in place of a name tag.