Grand Rounds
Telebroadcast free throughout rural Michigan via Videoconference & Teleconference

Arthritis Grand Rounds
Co-sponsored by Michigan Arthritis Collaborative and
Michigan Center for Rural Health
Quarterly from
noon - 1:00 pm

October 8

Aspiration & the Analysis of Synovial Fluid

Click here for PowerPoint handouts - Available October 6
Click here for Evaluation form

Click here for Sign-in Sheet
Click here for Objectives

Robert Ike MD

Save the dates for 2009 Programs:
February 11, April 8, June 10, and October 14

St. Mary Mercy Hospital, an organization accredited by the MSMS Committee on CME Accreditation, designates that this activity meets the criteria for a maximum of one (1) credit hour in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

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EMS GRAND ROUNDS TELECONFERENCE
Co-sponosored by the Michigan Ambulance Association
and Michigan Center for Rural Health
Quarterly from 6:00-7:00 pm

September 11

"He's Got Gas, He Must Be Breathing - Utilizing Capnography to Assess Ventilation"

Click here for flyer and to register for program
Click here for evaluation REQUIRED
Click here for attendance form REQUIRED
Click here for quiz REQUIRED

Click here for PowerPoint handouts 3 per page
Click here for complete PowerPoint slide show

David Maatman
NREMT-P/IC,
CCEMT-P

December 11 TBD TBD
2009 Dates - Feb. 19, May 14, Sept. 17, & Dec. 10

Cost: There is no cost to participate in the conference call.

Continuing Education Credits: Participants who participate for the entire program will receive 1 credit . You will be required to return the attendance sheet, program evaluation and quiz to our office in order to obtain credit.

* Upon receipt of your registration form, you will be provided via fax or e-mail the teleconference call in number

* 2-3 days prior to the program, you will need to download an attendace sheet, quiz, copy of the PowerPoint presentation, program evaluation

* You will be required to return the (1)attendance sheet, (2)quiz, and (3)program evaluation to our office in order to obtain credit

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Geriatric Grand Rounds
Co-sponsored by the MSU Geriatric Education Center and
Michigan Center for Rural Health
Quarterly from noon - 1:00 pm

 

Sept. 3 Assessing Care of the Vulnerable Elders (ACOVE) Quality Indicators in Primary Care

Click here for PowerPoint Handout - Available Sept. 2
Click here for Attendance Sheet
Click here for Evaluation Form
Click here for Program Objectives

Mark Ensberg MD

Linda Keilman
MSN, APRN, BC, GNP

October 1 Oral Health in the Elderly

Click here for PowerPoint Handout
- Available Sept. 27
Click here for Attendance Sheet
Click here for Evaluation Form
Click here for Program Objectives

Elisa Ghezzi, DDS, PhD
November 5

Health Literacy in the Elderly

Click here for PowerPoint Handout - Available November 3
Click here for Attendance Sheet
Click here for Evaluation Form
Click here for Program Objectives

SOCIAL WORKERS:
Please note: This program is approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative for 1 CE Clock Hours. Course approval is # 071708-10

Marolee Neuberger, MS
December 3 Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring

Click here for PowerPoint Handout - Available December 1
Click here for Attedance Sheet
Click here for Evaluation form
Click here for Program Objectives

Pam Whitten, PhD

2009 Dates - More Information coming soon!

January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Michigan Center for Rural Health, and Geriatric Education Center of Michigan. The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The MSU College of Human Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Nursing Videoconferences
via videoconferene using REMEC, UPTN, and SW Michigan Telehealth Network
Co-sponsored by MSU College of Nursin
g
and Michigan Center for Rural Health
Quarterly from noon - 1:00 pm

September 16

Partners in Health: Group Visit Concept for Chronic Diseases

Objectives:
a. Define Group Visits and describe components and advantages for patients.
b. Describe the Group Visit concept as implemented at Michigan State University.
C. Explain how the chronic caremodel is supported by Group Visits.
d. Discuss the impact of healthcare policy on funding for chronic conditions.

Click here for flyer/registration form
Click here for PowerPoint handouts - Available Sept. 14
Click here for Evaluation form - required
Click here for Sign-in Sheet - required

Kathy Dontje
MSN, FNP, BC

Kathy Forrest
RN, BSN, MA

November 18

Urinary Incontinence: Basic Evaluation & Management Strategies

Objectives:
a. Describe the most common types of urinary incontinence most often experienced by older adults.
b. Perform a basic assessment on an older adult with urinary incontinence.
c. Develop an appropriate behavior modification and life-style focused treatment plan for older adults experiencing urinary incontinence.

Click here for flyer/registration form
Click here for PowerPoint handouts - Available Nov. 16
Click here for Evaluation form
Click here for Sign-in Sheet

Linda Keilman
MSN, APRN, BC, GNP

Save the dates for 2009 Programs:
March 10, May 5, September 22 and December 1

 

Cost: There is no cost for the videoconference program.

For more information: contact Phyllis Ball at (517) 355-8250 or email: ballp@msu.edu.

Accreditation: Nurses who attend the entire program and complete an evaluation will receive 1.0 continuing education contact hours. Michigan State University College of Nursing is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Michigan Nurses Association, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Accrediation.

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pHARMACY Grand Rounds
sponsored by Michigan Center for Rural Health
Quarterly from noon - 1 pm

October 14

Pain Management
Old Drug, New Uses: Methadone

Objectives:
After attending/hearing this presentation the attendee will be able to:
1) Defining pain
2) Describe acute, persistent and cancer pain
3) Describe the pain pathway
4) Demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of methadone in pain magement.

Click here for registration flier
Click here for PowerPoint - available October 12
Click here for evaluation form - required
Click here for attendance form - required
Click here for quiz - required; available October 12

Please note: Continuing Education credits pending

Co-Sponsored by MCRH, Munson Medical Center and REMEC Telehealth Network

Terry Baumann, PharmD

Dr. Terry Baumann is a clinical pharmacists who practices in the area of pain management, and a clinical pharmacy manager at Munson Medical Center. He currently is an adjunct assistant professor of pharmacy at Ferris State University.

Dr. Baumann holds a board certification as a pharmacotherapy specialist. He received his B.S. degree in biology, B.A. in education and a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky. He also completed a two-year hospital pharamcy residency at Albert B. Chandler Medical Center in Kentucky.

December 11 TBD TBD

2009 Dates - More Information Coming Soon!
February 19, May 14, September 17, November 19; 12:00-1:00 EST

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Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Telebroadcast throughout rural Michigan
Co-sponsored by MSU Psychiatry Department
and Michigan Center for Rural Health
Quarterly from noon until 1 pm

October 22 Managing Bipolar Disorder Through the Life Span

Click here for PowerPoint handouts - Available Oct. 20
Click here for Evaluation form
Click here for Sign-in Sheet
Click here for program objectives

Dale D'Mello, MD

2009 Dates - More Information Coming Soon!
January 28, April 22, July 22, October 28


This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Michigan Center for Rural Health, and MSU Psychiatry Department. The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The MSU College of Human Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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SOCIAL WORK GRAND ROUNDS
Co-sponsored by MSU School of Social Work
and Michigan Center for Rural Health
Quarterly from noon – 1:15 pm

September 18

Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit: What You Need to Know to Assist Clients in Need
Objectives:
1. Understand overall structure of Medicare prescription drug plans, including formulary restrictions, prior authorization requirements, cost-sharing requirements, and the coverage gap
2. Describe the differences between traditional fee-for-service Medicare and Medicare Advantage, and the benefits and restrictions of each of the benefit options
3. Identify resources that can assist clients who are unable to access prescription medications
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Click here for registration flier
Click here for PowerPoint slides
Click here attendance sheet - Required - each site must have at least one designee/monitor
Click here for evaluation form - Required
Click here for site designee/monitor - Required (Please see note below)

Louanne Bakk, MSW

Nov. 5; 12-1

Please Note: The Geriatric Program - Health Literacy

This program is approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative for 1 CE Clock Hours. Course approval is # 071708-10

 
November 20 TBD
TBD

2009 Dates - More Information Coming Soon!
January 22, March 19, October 8, December 10

Please note: you will receive a paper copy of your certificate mailed to you from the MSU School of Social Work. It may take up to 8 weeks. Please return your paperwork as soon as possible to Michigan Center for Rural Health after the program. Thank you!

Click here for registration sheet/brochure.

Please note: In order to receive continuing education credit, each site must assign one person as a Designee/monitor. This person must fill out the required form above and fax it to Phyllis Ball at (517) 432-0007 prior to the presentation or return it along with the attendance and evaluation forms. The designee/monitor must also sign each participants form indicating that the individual was there during the presentation.

Click here for MSU School of Social Work continuing education policies and procedures

Accreditation: Michigan State University School of Social Work (Provider No. 1136) is approved by the Association of Social Work boards (ASWB) approved continuing Education (ACE) program: www.aswb.org: 1-800-335-6880. ASWB ACE-approved programs are recognized in Michigan. In addition, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana recognize ACE-approve providers. Social workers should verify recognition of ACE approval with their state boards.

For additional information on grand rounds, please contact Phyllis Ball.

For More Social Work programs - go to www.socialwork.msu.edu/ceu

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