OCT 2022 CCSS: Military Health Care: Innovative Health Care Delivery for a Ready Medical Force

October 27, 2022

Program Description

The Defense Health Agency (DHA), J-7, Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) Clinical Communities Speaker Series (CCSS) events are designed to address the professional practice gaps of our learners in order to improve the care that our health care professionals deliver. This continuing education (CE)/continuing medical education (CME) event is conducted to achieve results that reflect a change in skills, competence, and performance of the health care team, and patient outcomes. Collaboration occurs with the Department of Defense, several government agencies, and other civilian experts for recruitment of academic subject matter experts (SMEs), clinicians, and researchers to present on current promising, evidence-based research and best practices, thus enhancing the overall educational experience. Participants are expected to apply what they learned in providing patient care individually and collaboratively as a team towards improved patient outcomes.

This event will explore the innovations in health care from the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other top community practice groups. The educational content will be created by Subject Matter Experts in the ethics, research, academia, 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).

Target Audience

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physician Assistants, Optometrists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Lab Technicians,  Registered Dieticians, Dietetic Technicians, Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Certified Counselors, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Kinesiotherapists, Healthcare Executives, and other health care professionals who support/ care for U.S. active-duty service members, reservists, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, National Guardsmen, military veterans and their families. 

Course summary
Course opens: 
09/23/2022
Course expires: 
11/27/2022
Event starts: 
10/27/2022 - 7:45am EDT
Event ends: 
10/27/2022 - 3:50pm EDT
Time (ET)Titles/SpeakersEducational Objectives (If applicable)
0745 – 0750

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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0750 – 0800

Opening Remarks

Navy Rear Adm. Rick Freedman, D.M.D.
Director, J-3/5/7 and Chief, Navy Dental Corps
Defense Health Agency
Falls Church, Va.

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Moderator
Navy Capt. Gregory H. Gorman, M.D., M.H.S.
Executive Director
Defense Health Board
Bethesda, Md.

 

0800 – 0900

S01: The Dual Roles of Military Psychiatrists: Ethical Considerations of the HIPAA Military Command Exception

Navy Lt. Meghan Quinn, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC)
Bethesda, Md.

  1. Explain the basis for disclosing personal health information to military command, even in the absence of a release of information.
  2. Describe the situations in which behavioral health information may be disclosed to military command, and what information may be disclosed.
  3. Discuss the ethics of dual agency when active duty physicians and clinicians must consider both the individual and the service in their clinical recommendations.
  0900 – 0910 Break
0910 – 1010

S02: From Strategy to Action: Understanding Medical Product Shortages During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Future Events

Heather Agler, Ph.D.
Senior Science Health Advisor
All Hazards Readiness Response and Cybersecurity
Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Silver Spring, Md.

  1. Explain the Center for Devices and Radiological Health’s (CDRHs) role in emergency preparedness and response.
  2. Describe how CDRH collaborates with the Department of Defense (DoD) and other agencies to develop new medical countermeasures.
  3. Discuss CDRHs role in the COVID-19 pandemic response, including mitigation of shortages.
  4. Illustrate how CDRHs new Resilient Supply Chain Program is building resilience in the medical device supply chain.
 1010 – 1020 Break
1020 – 1120

S03: Not Every Mental Health Problem Requires a Mental Health Response

Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kirk L. Rowe, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.
Clinical Neuropsychologist
U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

  1. Explain Generation Z (Gen-Z) and how they are unique from any other generation before them in the history of humanity.
  2. Comprehend the facts that make Gen-Z unique.
  3. Identify the parenting practices and technological advances that got us here.
  4. Describe ways to meet Gen-Z where they are and then move them towards confidence and competence.
1120 – 1130 Break
1130 – 1230

S04: The Impact and Value of Tracking Visceral Adipose Tissue by MRI and CT as an Important Biomarker in Service Members

Army Lt. Col. Sean O'Mara, M.D., J.D.
Medical Director
Whole Health and Care in the Community
St. Cloud Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Center
St. Cloud, Minn.

  1. Identify the importance of the visceral adipose tissue (VAT) biomarker and understand the threat it poses to Service Members’ health.
  2. Recognize the impact of the removal of VAT has on Service Members’ health and performance.
  3. Describe how VAT may be best addressed through abdominal MRI and CT scans.
  4. Explain how the elimination of VAT is seen to correlate with resolution of other pathologies on MRI (cardial fat and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease within the cerebral arteries).
 1230 – 1330 Break
1330 – 1430

S05: Clinical Considerations of Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders: A Military Perspective

Priscilla Rumph, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D., C.E.D.R.D.
Certified Eating Disorder Dietitian
Army Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Wash.

  1. Describe the contributing risk factors to the development of eating disorders in the military setting.
  2. Identify the signs and symptoms of disordered eating/eating disorders.
  3. Explain how to begin the conversation with a patient for the assessment of disordered eating/eating disorders.
1430 – 1440 Break
1440 – 1540

S06: The Adoption of Patient-Reported Outcomes Across the MHS with Lessons Learned from the Musculoskeletal Community

Army Col. Ian E. Lee, D.Sc., M.B.A., M.H.A., P.T., F.A.A.O.M.P.T., F.A.C.H.E.
Chief, Department of Rehabilitation
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii

Carrie Storer, D.P.T., P.T., O.C.S.
Chief, Rehabilitation and Physical Performance Clinical Management Team
DHA
Falls Church, Va.

  1. Describe lessons learned with the deployment of patient-reported outcomes and functional measures across the Military Health System (MHS).
  2. Summarize initial findings across different clinical communities including Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Pain, Musculoskeletal, Surgical Services, and Behavioral Health.
  3. Identify how clinic leaders, patient reported outcomes (PRO) Champions, Chief Medical Information Officers (CMIOs), Chief Medical Officers (CMOs), and Chief Information Officers (CIOs) can assist with the implementation and adoption of outcome measures across their military treatment facilities (MTFs).
  4. Explain leading practices and existing capabilities available across the enterprise for the collection, adoption, and monitoring of patient outcomes.
1540 – 1550

Closing Remarks
Air Force Col. Dianne Stroble, N.C., N.E.-B.C.
Director, Education and Training J-7
DHA
Falls Church, Va.

 

 

Dial-In Information

1-773-799-3739 (OCONUS)
888-233-1725 (CONUS)
Passcode: 4476913

Adobe Connect Link: https://dhaj7meetings.cosocloud.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)

Navy Rear Admiral Upper Half Rick Freedman, D.M.D.

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

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

has a financial relationship (Stock) with Medtronic;.
Speaker(s)

Heather Agler, Ph.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Army Colonel Ian Lee, D.Sc., M.B.A., M.H.A., P.T., F.A.A.O.M.P.T., F.A.C.H.E.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Army Lieutenant Colonel Sean O'Mara, M.D., J.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Navy Lieutenant Meghan Quinn, M.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Kirk Rowe, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Priscilla Rumph, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D., C.E.D.R.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Carrie Storer, D.P.T., P.T., O.C.S.

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

Air Force Colonel Dianne Stroble, N.C., N.E.-B.C.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 6.00 AAPA

    image DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.00 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Physician assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 6.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 6.00 hours for completing this Course activity.

  • 2.00 ACHE

    DHA J-7 CEPO is authorized to award a maximum of 6.00 hours of pre-approved American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Qualified Education credit for this program toward advancement, or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have the continuing education hours applied toward ACHE Qualified Education credit must self-report their participation. To self-report, participants must log into their MyACHE account and select ACHE Qualified Education Credit.

  • 6.00 ACPE Pharmacist

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    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacists. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 6.00 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 6.00 ACPE Pharmacy technician

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    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacy Technicians. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 6.00 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 6.00 ADA

    image The Defense Health Agency J-7 Continuing Education Program Office is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

  • 6.00 ANCC

    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 6.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 6.00 AOTA

    image The Defense Health Agency, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 05707. This Distance Learning-Interactive course is offered at 0.6 CEUs, intermediate, OT service delivery, professional issues, foundational knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

  • 6.00 APA

    image Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The DHA, J7, CEPO maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this activity for a maximum of 6.00 CE credits. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. There is no cost to participate.

  • 1.00 APTA

    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

    image The DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Approved Provider of continuing education. This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 0.1 APTA CEUs. The assignment of APTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by APTA. APTA CEUs are accepted by most state PT licensing boards. Learners are encouraged to check with their local chapter or state board to ensure that they accept APTA accredited courses for licensure renewal.
     
  • 6.00 ARBO/COPE

    This activity has been approved by ARBO/COPE. The Defense Health Agency J-7 Continuing Education Program Office designated this activity for a maximum of 6.00 credit hours. Optometrists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 6.00 ASWB

    image As a Jointly Accredited Organization, DHA J-7 CEPO 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. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. DHA J-7 CEPO maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive a maximum of 6.00 ASWB continuing education credits.

  • 6.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 6.00 BOC

    Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)

    image The Defense Health Agency, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office (BOC AP #: P12034) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 6.00 hours/Continuing Education Units (CEUs). ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

     
  • 6.00 CDRimage

    The Defense Health Agency, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 6.00 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.

  • 6.00 COPSKT

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    This continuing education activity has been accredited by The Council on Professional Standards for Kinesiotherapy (COPSKT) to include 6.00 contact hours/0.6 CEU. DHA, J-7, CEPO accredits enterprise-wide continuing education activities for military and civilian health care professionals. These courses are critical to DHA’s goal of providing the best possible quality care to active duty service members, veterans, and their families.

  • 6.00 IPCE

    image This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners can receive up to 6.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by DHA, J-7, CEPO. DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry's Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (ARBO/COPE), the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the American Psychological Association (APA), the American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to provide continuing education for the health care team.

  • 6.00 NBCC

    image DHA J-7 CEPO has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6955. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. DHA J-7 CEPO is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

 
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Accommodations for Learners with Hearing Impairment

Captions and transcripts are available upon request for all CE/CME live events and on-demand courses sponsored by J-7 CEPO.

Live events:
To request real-time, streaming closed captions, please contact CEPO at least three business days before an event begins. If CEPO cannot arrange for live event captioning, then a video recording and transcript of the audio will be provided after the event. 

On-demand "Home Study" courses:
You may request a transcript (a written account of a pre-recorded video’s audio content) upon registering for a CEPO Home Study course. 

CEPO can typically deliver a transcript within ten business days.

For more information, or to submit a request, please contact CEPO at dha.ncr.j7.mbx.cepo-cms-support@mail.mil.