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Forward39th Annual Geriatric Care Conference
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
Central Standard Time Zone
Course Director: Denise Rismeyer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
July 18, 2023 - Heritage Hall at Kahler Grand Hotel - Rochester, MN - Central Time
This CNE conference is designed to provide an overview of advancements in caring for geriatric patient populations focusing on mental health, palliative care, constipation management, hypertension, trauma informed care, and more. Expert panels and case scenarios for questions and answers are also included.
Target Audience
This CNE conference is designed for healthcare professionals who care for geriatric patients in acute, long-term, and home care settings including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, social workers, nursing home administrators, and nurse practitioners.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize the unique mental health needs of the geriatric population
- Identify nursing strategies for the care of older adults
- Describe palliative care and strategies to overcome barriers to providing that care
All times listed are in Central Standard Time
| July 18, 2023 | Session | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits | |
| 8:10 AM | Welcome and Announcements | |
| 8:15 AM | Geriatric Mental Health: Exploring Access and Barriers to Treatment | Melissa Gudgell, MSW, LICSW and Kassie Sitzes, MSW, LICSW |
| 9:15 AM | Hypertension in the Elderly Adult | Darryl Chutka, MD |
| 10:00 AM | Break with Exhibits | |
| 10:30 AM | Healthcare-Related Psychological Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care for Older Adults | Carlie Felion, PhDc, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC |
| 11:30 AM | Granny Ain't Right: 4Ms of Geriatric Assessment | Pamela Zimbeck, APRN, CNP, MSN |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch and Exhibits | |
| 1:15 PM | Palliative Care - Present and Future Care Needs | Susan Ahl, MBA, BSN, RN, CHPN |
| 2:00 PM | Palliative Care: Challenges and Successes | Lores Vlaminck, MA, BSN, RN, CHPN, LALD |
| 2:45 PM | Palliative Care Q & A | Susan Ahl, RN, CHPN and Lores Vlaminck, MA, BSN, RN, CHPN, LALD |
| 3:00 PM | Break with Exhibits | |
| 3:15 PM | Constipation Management in the Older Adult | Stephanie Hansel, MD, MS |
| 4:00 PM | Fireside Chat | Darryl Chutka, MD, Tim Habermann, PharmD, Maria Mendoza De La Garza, MD and Laura Swenson, MSN, RN |
| 4:45 PM | Adjourn |
Travel
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Faculty
See Program tab for detailed faculty information.
Course Director
Denise Rismeyer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Nursing Education Specialist-Continuing Nursing Education Program
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 6.75 ANCC contact hours.
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Social Work
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 6.75 clinical continuing education credits.
Available Credit
- 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.75 ANCC
- 6.75 ASWB
- 6.75 Attendance
If you are interested in being an exhibitor for this conference please contact Megan Hylland for more information.
Please update your profile to let us know if you have dietary restrictions or access requirements.
To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Welcome to the 39th Annual Geriatric Care Conference. Course materials will be available at the registration check-in an hour before the start of the conference or online.
Request for cancellations must be submitted in writing to cne@mayo.edu.
If the cancellation is made prior to the start of the activity, a refund less an administration fee of $25 will be issued. If the cancellation is made after the start of the activity, no refund will be issued. All refunds will be made using the same method as the original payment.
Required Hardware/software
A webcam and microphone is required for optimal attendance and participation in the livestream conference.