APR 2021 CCSS: Children and Youth in Transition 04-22-2021

April 22, 2021

For Live Event

Dial-In Information

888-233-1725 (CONUS)
1-773-799-3739 (OCONUS)
Passcode: 4418125

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Program Description

The topics covered offer Continued Education (CE) accredited content to all health care providers and support the full range of military operations in order to sustain the health of all those entrusted to DHA’s medical care. The event will:

  • Instruct health care providers on successful implementation of relevant evidence-based and best practice strategies for the health care team.
  • Demonstrate how learning new skills will improve overall readiness, health outcomes, and possibly reduce unnecessary costs.
  • Engage learners in specific training and case vignettes for the application of acquired skills in instilling the importance of applying improvements in the collaborative team approach, which results in positively impacting patient care.

This event highlights current evidence-based practices, recommendations and initiatives, ethical considerations, clinical care pathways, and public health screenings related to the pediatric health care provider. The educational content are created by Subject Matter Experts in the ethical, research, education and medical domains of military and civilian health care sectors. The primary focus of this event aims to enhance the quality of patient outcomes and population health by providing advanced continuing education opportunities to improve the practice, skills, and knowledge of health care providers across the Military Health System (MHS).

This CE activity is provided through DHA J-7 CEPO and is approved for a maximum total of 7.0 CE/CME credits.

The conference is offered for 0.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate levels)

The ethics session is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level)  
 

For instructional personnel disclosure information, click on the speaker’s bio link.

Target Audience

Physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, optometrists, social workers, psychologists, dentists, dental hygienists, dental technicians, registered dieticians, dietetic technicians, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, certified counselors, kinesiotherapists, healthcare executives, audiologists and speech language pathologists. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Course summary
Course opens: 
03/11/2021
Course expires: 
05/06/2021
Event starts: 
04/22/2021 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
04/22/2021 - 5:00pm EDT
Time (ET)Titles/SpeakersEducational Objectives (If applicable)
0800-0805

Welcome Remarks

Lolita T. O’Donnell, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N.
Division Chief, Leadership Education Analysis Development
Sustainment (LEADS) Division
Academic Superintendent, Continuing Education Program
Office (CEPO), J-7, Education and Training (E&T) Directorate,
Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Falls Church, Va.

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0805-0810

Opening Remarks

Army Lt. Col. Daniel J. Tolson, M.D. M.C.
Chief, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Madigan Army
Medical Center, Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics,
Uniform Services University (USU) 
Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash. 

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Moderator

Navy LCDR Sebastian Lara, M.D., M.A.
Assistant Professor and Clerkship Director, Department of
Pediatrics Uniform Services University
Bethesda, Md.

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0815-0915
S01

Best Practices in Caring for Children in OCONUS Locations

Army Col. Adam Huillet, M.D. M.C., USA
Developmental Pediatrician Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Kaiserslautern, Germany

  1. Identify common challenges for children of military families.
  2. Compare the challenges identified in military families to those living OCONUS.
  3. Examine COVID-19 related challenges for OCONUS families.
  4. Select programs and strategies that help mitigate these challenges.
0915-0925Break

0925-1025
S02

Applications of Genetics in Clinical Practice

Clesson Turner, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics,
Clinical Genetics and Molecular Genetics
Interim Director, Precision Medicine for Military Education
and Research, Department of Pediatrics, USU and Walter
Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC)
Bethesda, Md.

  1. Review the role of a genomics in primary care.
  2. Identify circumstances in which genetic testing may be beneficial.
  3. Summarize current genetic testing options.
  4. Evaluate when to refer a patient to a geneticist or genetic counselor.
1025-1035Break
 
1035-1135
S03

Screening for Mental Health Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Army Maj. Luke Lindley, M.D. F.A.A.P., M.C.
Department of Pediatrics
Joint Base Lewis, McChord (JBLM)

  1. Review the diagnostic criteria for and epidemiology of common mental health disorders in children and adolescents.
  2. Identify appropriate screening tools to identify patients at-risk for, or suffering from, these disorders.
  3. Select evidence-based treatment recommendations for patients with positive screening results.
1135-1145Break
1145-1245
S04

Exploring Preventable Diseases in Childhood: Implications on Clinical Practice

Air Force Col. (Ret.) Michael Rajnik, M.D.
Associate Professor, Pediatrics
F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, USU 
Bethesda, Md. 

  1. Evaluate the key clinical manifestations of the covered vaccine preventable diseases of childhood.
  2. Differentiate between vaccine contraindications and precautions for administering routine ACIP recommended vaccines.
  3. Analyze situations where vaccine preventable diseases may re-emerge.
  4. Explain the epidemiology of routine vaccine preventable diseases in the U.S. and globally.
  5. Illustrate adverse events that may occur following routine immunizations.
     
1245-1345Break
1345-1445
S05

Ethics in Pediatric Medicine: Current Considerations, Emerging Concerns

James Giordano, Ph.D., M.Phil.
Departments Neurology & Biochemistry, Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics, Georgetown University Medical Center and Defense Medical Ethics Center
Bethesda, Md.

  1. Review primary ethical issues common to both civilian and military pediatric medical care.
  2. Evaluate key considerations of current and near- term pediatric preventive care.
  3. Distinguish treatment, enablement, and enhancement.
  4. Implement a general approach to addressing and mitigating risk(s) of new and emerging tools and methods applicable in pediatric biomedicine.
1445-1455Break
1455-1555
S06

A Review of the Forensic Healthcare Program and other Child and Family Resources in the MHS

U.S. Public Health Service Lt. Marion Willbright, L.C.S.W.
Chief, Family Advocacy
Winn Army Community Hospital (WINN ACH)
Fort Stewart, Ga.
 

Amber M. Jarell, M.S.N., A.P.R.N., C.P.N.P./C.N.S.
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Director, Sexual Assault Medical
Winn Army Community Hospital (WINN ACH)
Fort Stewart, Ga.

Cynthia T. Ferguson, Ph.D, M.P.H, M.S.N, M.F.A., A.F.N-B.C., C.N.M
Lead Program Director, Forensic Healthcare
J-3 Medical Affairs/Clinical Support Division, DHA 
Falls Church, Va.
 

Kandice Ray, M.S.N., R.N., SANE-A, SANE-P
Forensic Healthcare Market Coordinator
J-3 Medical Affairs/Clinical Support Division, DHA 
Falls Church, Va.

  1. Differentiate between forensic interviews, forensic exams and medical exams and the reasons for appropriate medical follow up.
  2. Review the Family Advocacy Program and the mandated reporting process.
  3. Describe DHA Forensic Healthcare Program (FHP) and its development and describe its role in mission readiness and care of active duty and beneficiaries.
  4. Discuss the DHA Pediatric Forensic Healthcare Examiner (FHE) educational requirements according to policy guidelines.
1555-1605Break
1605-1705
S07

Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children and Youth: Emotional, Behavioral, and Education Based Changes

Army Lt. Col. Bonnie Jordan, M.D., MC
Program Director(PD)
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship
Madigan Army Medical Center
Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash.

Air Force Capt. Matthew T. Scott, M.D.
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellow
 Madigan Army Medical Center
Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash. 

 

  1. Identify and interpret the emotional and behavioral challenges affecting children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Outline specific interventions to support wellness and success in modified educational platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Evaluate the additional educational challenges for military children, children with ADHD and children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
1705-1710

Closing Remarks

Navy Capt. Greg Gorman, M.D., M.H.S.
Executive Director, Defense Health Board (DHB)
Chair, DHA Complex Pediatrics Clinical Community.
Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Falls Church, Va.

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Dial-In Information

888-233-1725 (CONUS)
1-773-799-3739 (OCONUS)
Passcode: 4418125

Adobe Connect Link

http://dhaj7.adobeconnect.com/dhaccss/

 

Welcome Remarks Speaker(s)

Lolita T. O'Donnell, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Opening Remarks Speaker(s)

Army Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Tolson, M.D., M.C.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Moderator(s)

Navy Lieutenant Commander Sebastian Lara, M.D., M.A.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Cynthia Ferguson, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.S.N., M.F.A., C.N.I.M., A.F.N.-B.C.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

James Giordano, Ph.D., M.Phil.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Army Colonel Adam Huillet, M.D. M.C., USA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Amber Jarrell, M.S.N., A.P.R.N., C.P.N.P./C.N.S.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Army Lieutenant Colonel Bonnie Jordan, M.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Army Major Luke Lindley, M.D. F.A.A.P., M.C., USA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Michael Rajnik, M.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kandice Ray, M.S.N., R.N., S.A.N.E.-A., S.A.N.E.-P.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Air Force Captain Matthew Scott, M.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Clesson Turner, M.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

USPHS Lieutenant Commander Marion Willbright, MSW, LCSW-C, BCD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Closing Remarks Speaker(s)

Navy Captain Gregory Gorman, M.D., M.H.S.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
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  • 7.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

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  • 7.00 ASHA
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For Live Event

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888-233-1725 (CONUS)
1-773-799-3739 (OCONUS)
Passcode: 4418125

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