2024 SEP CCSS: Revolutionizing Healthcare: Pioneering Innovations and Future Horizons

September 12, 2024

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Clinical Communities Speaker Series 

Opening remarks start at 7:45 AM ET 

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Join military and civilian health experts as they explore how groundbreaking advancements in AI and healthcare technology are set to revolutionize the military healthcare industry.

Overview: 

The Clinical Communities Speaker Series (CCSS) aims to advance the performance, skills, and competence of healthcare providers and teams across the military health system. Virtual presentations draw on military and civilian experts from academia, government, and clinical care settings to address professional practice gaps among a wide range of healthcare professions. By focusing on clinical best practices, interprofessional learning, and military readiness, participants are empowered to optimize health outcomes for uniformed service members and their families through better individual and collaborative care practices. 

Target Audience

  • 6.00 ACCME Non-Physician
  • 5.00 Athletic Trainers (BOC)1 
  • 5.00 Certified Counselors (NBCC)2
  • 5.00 Dentists/Hygienists/Techs (ADA)2
  • 4.00 Dieticians/Techs (CDR)3
  • 4.00 Healthcare Executives (ACHE)4
  • 6.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
  • 6.00 Kinesiotherapists (COPSKT)
  • 6.00 Nurses (ANCC)
  • 6.00 Occupational Therapists/ Assistants (AOTA)
  • 4.00 Optometrists (ARBO/COPE)5
  • 4.00 Pharmacists/Techs (ACPE)3
  • 1.00 Physical Therapists/Assistants (APTA)6
  • 6.00 Physician Assistants (AAPA)
  • 6.00 Physicians (ACCME)
  • 5.00 Psychologists (APA)2
  • 5.00 Social Workers (ASWB)2

1  Credit unavailable for Session 05.
2  Credit unavailable for Session 03.
3  Credit unavailable for Sessions 02 and 03.
4  Credit unavailable for Sessions 03 and 06.
5  Credit unavailable for Sessions 03 and 05.
6  Credit available for Session 03 only.


A certificate of attendance is available for all sessions and may be used to receive CE credit for other health professions.

Learning Objectives

Activity Resources

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Course summary
Course opens: 
07/22/2024
Course expires: 
09/26/2024
Event starts: 
09/12/2024 - 7:45am EDT
Event ends: 
09/12/2024 - 3:50pm EDT
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Thursday, September 12, 2024, 7:45 AM ET to 3:50 PM ET

 

Time (ET)

Moderator

Christopher J. Spevak, MD, MPH, JD
Professor, Clinical Anesthesiology, Georgetown University School of Medicine
Director of the Pain Management Fellowship Program, National Capital Region Opioid Safety Program, National Capital Region Pain Care Initiative, and Wounded Warrior Pain Care Initiative, Walter Reed National Military Center, Bethesda, MD

0745 – 0750

Welcome Remarks

Lolita T. O’Donnell, PhD, MSN, RN
Chief, Executive Skills, Continuing Education & Libraries (EXCEL) Division
Director, Continuing Education Program Office, J-7 Education and Training Directorate, Defense Health Agency (DHA), Falls Church, VA

0750 – 0800

Opening Remarks

V.J. Lair, PsyD
Director, Behavioral Health Education and Training, Behavioral Health Clinical Management Team, Clinical Support Division, Medical Affairs, Defense Health Agency, San Antonio, Texas

0800 – 0900

S01: Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing in Healthcare

 
Monica Agrawal, PhD
Assistant Professor, University of California at Berkeley and University of California at San Francisco
Assistant Professor, Bioinformatics & Biostatistics
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Division of Translational Biomedical Informatics
Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, NC

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe opportunities and areas of active research in applying Natural Language Processing (NLP) to clinical workflows.
  2. Discuss the paradigms of machine learning at a high level.
  3. Explain barriers in medicine to the deployability of Artificial Intelligence/NLP.
0900 – 0910Break
0910 – 1010

S02: The Military Health System Targeted Care Initiative: An Innovation-Based Behavioral Health Program


Angelica Escalona, PhD
Clinical Director, Outpatient Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Clinical Management Team, DHA
Resiliency Psychologist (IMA Reserve), Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, Falls Church, VA

James Calvin Sarver, RRT
Program Manager, Outpatient Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Clinical Management Team, DHA, Falls Church, VA

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the Defense Health Agency Targeted Care model components and workflow.
  2. Explain the key steps toward successful Targeted Care implementation.
  3. Identify strengths and challenges of Targeted Care implementation at pilot sites.
 Session 03 will immediately follow Session 02.  An extended break will follow Session 03.
1010 – 1100

S03: Risks and Countermeasures for the Musculoskeletal Systems in the Extreme Environment of Aviators and Astronauts


Jeffrey A Jones, MD, MS FACS, FACPM, FAsMA
Deputy Executive, Inpatient Services, Operative Care Line
Chief of Urology, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Professor, Department of Urology and Center for Space Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Brody Fleming, B.S.
Medical Student
Center for Space Medicine Tract
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify risks factors associated with musculoskeletal injury during spaceflight and military aviation.
  2. Summarize current countermeasures for mitigating MSK injury.
  3. Analyze ongoing areas for improvement and research in pilot and astronaut MSK health.
1100 – 1130Break
1130 – 1230

S04: Unregulated Use of Mobile Applications in Health Research: Ethical Considerations and Policy Recommendations


Michelle McGowan, PhD
Professor, Biomedical Ethics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Learning Objectives

  1. Outline opportunities to use mobile devices for health research.
  2. Discuss tensions between research ethics regulations and technology terms of service.
  3. Identify options for preventing harms from unregulated health research using mobile devices.
1230 – 1330Lunch Break
1330 – 1430

S05: Enhanced Engagement: The Evolving Relationship between FDA and DoD Regulatory Authorities


Jeremiah J. Kelly, JD
Attorney, Venable, LLP
Former Chief, FDA Regulatory Law Division in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (JAG), US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC)

Learning Objectives

  1. Discuss the history of the Department of Defense (DoD) relationship with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of investigational products and future medical product development.
  2. Analyze the basic elements of Public Law (PL) 115-92 as it relates to the expansion of the DoD’s emergency use authorization provisions and the enhanced engagement relationship with the FDA.
  3. Comprehend the impact of PL 115-92 on DoD medical product development and opportunities for continued innovation.
1430 – 1440Break
1440 – 1540

S06: Chronic Multisymptom Illness: Keys to Successful Evaluation and Management of a Challenging Condition


Drew A. Helmer, MD, MS
Deputy Director, Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety (IQuESt), Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Professor, Health Services Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Learning Objectives

  1. Recognize and evaluate chronic multi-symptom illness.
  2. Facilitate trust and shared goals with patients with chronic multi-symptom illness.
  3. Develop a plan for management of chronic multi-symptom illness using a team approach.
1540 – 1550

Closing Remarks

Army Col Maria Molina, MD, FACOG, FACS, CHSE
Acting Director, J-7 Education and Training Directorate, DHA, Falls Church, VA

 

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Disclosure

DHA staff, planning committee members, content reviewers, and faculty members have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose.
 

Welcome Remarks Speaker(s)

Lolita T. O'Donnell, Ph.D., MSN, R.N.

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

V.J. Lair, Psy.D.

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

Christopher Spevak, M.D., M.P.H., J.D.

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

Monica Agrawal, Ph.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Angelica Escalona, Ph.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Brody Fleming

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Drew A. Helmer, M.D., M.S.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jeffrey A. Jones, M.D., M.S. F.A.C.S., F.A.C.P.M., F.A.s.M.A.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jeremiah Kelly, J.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Michelle McGowan, Ph.D

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

James Sarver

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

Army Colonel Maria Molina, M.D., FACOG, FACS, CHSE

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • Physician Assistants/Associates (AAPA)
    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.
  • 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 Internet Live Course activity.
  • ACPE Pharmacist
    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 4.00 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.
  • ACPE Pharmacy Technician
    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 4.00 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.
  • Dentists and Allied Dental Staff (ADA CERP)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO 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 (CDE). 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. DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for continuing education credits.

  • Physicians (ACCME)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Internet Live Course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Nurses (ANCC)
    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Internet Live 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.
  • Occupational Therapists (AOTA)
  • .The DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of professional development (PD). PD activity approval ID# 10454. This distance learning-interactive is offered at 0.1 CEU intermediate, OT service delivery, professional issues, foundational knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
  • Physical Therapists (APTA)
    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    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.
  • Psychologists (APA)
    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 5.00 CE credits. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. There is no cost to participate.
  • Optometrists (ARBO/COPE)

    This activity has been approved by ARBO/COPE. The DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for a maximum of 4.00 credit hours.

  • Social Workers (ASWB)

    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. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 5.00 continuing education credits.

  • Athletic Trainers (BOC)
    Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
    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 5.00 hours/Continuing Education Units (CEUs). ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
  • Registered Dietitians (CDR)

    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 4.00 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.

  • Kinesiotherapists (COPSKT)
    Provider # is PENDING
    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.
  • Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, the DHA, J-7, CEPO 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 health care team. This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 6.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

  • Certified Counselors (NBCC)
    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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2024 SEP CCSS: Revolutionizing Healthcare: Pioneering Innovations and Future Horizons
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2024 SEP CCSS S01: Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing in Healthcare
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2024 SEP CCSS S05: Enhanced Engagement: The Evolving Relationship between FDA and DoD Regulatory Authorities
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