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10:45AM-11:45AM (Monday) WORKSHOP 1 (CHOOSE ONE)? I Need Food Not Therapy: The Impact of Poverty on Social and Emotional DevelopmentPoverty has a significant impact on social and emotional development. Learn about the vulnerability of poverty-prone children and the supportive resources to increase educational attainment.SPEAKERS: Sherile Watts, LPC, LMFT, Christus Health Northern LA; Kristie Smith, LPC, Linwood School-Based Health Center-Christus Health Northern LA; Kathy L. Jackson, PhD, LPC-Christus Northern LA? Hoof Beats Sometimes do Mean Zebras: Challenging Cases in School-Based HealthAll health care providers face cases where the history, clinical findings, and studies do not provide a concise diagnosis. Using a number of challenging cases seen in the presenters’ school-based and adolescent medicine practices, participants will review the initial presentation, develop a diagnostic approach and discuss the findings in an interactive discussion.SPEAKERS: Stephen North, MD, MPH, Founder & Medical Director-Center for Rural Health Innovation; Ryan H. Pasternak, MD, MPH, Division Head-Ambulatory Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine/Associate Professor , LSUHSC-New Orleans, School of Medicine? Navigating the Challenges and Rewards of School-Based Mental Health Interventions for Latino/Hispanic Children, Adolescents and their FamiliesSchool-Based Mental Health Centers can address racial disparities in receiving mental health services as they have been found to have no such disparities. Ethnic minority youth are just as likely to receive mental health treatment at SBHCs as non-Hispanic White youth. Hear about evidence-based interventions for Latino/Hispanic Children and their families, strategies for addressing language discrepancies, and become familiar with the DSM-V Cultural Formulation Interview.SPEAKER: Kimberly A. Gordon, MD, Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychiatry, Tulane University School of Medicine 1:00PM-2:00PM (Monday) WORKSHOP 2 (CHOOSE ONE)? Vaccines for Children ProgramHear about vaccine preventable diseases and vaccines, disease surveillance and investigations. Get an overview of the VFC program, along with the benefits, roles and responsibilities of VFC Providers.SPEAKERS: Stacy Hall, RN, MSN, Immunization Program Director, LA Office of Public Health; Adrienne Mercadel Whitney, MPH, LA Office of Public Health? Adolescent Friendly Health Services/Discussing LARC in SBHCs - Part IAdolescents in the U.S. face many barriers in accessing and utilizing care. In the first part of this presentation, the speakers will discuss the mechanisms to overcome these barriers, along with other components of Adolescent Friendly Health Care Services. The audience will also learn about the SHEADDDSS model of interviewing with adolescents.SPEAKERS: Ryan H. Pasternak, MD, MPH, Division Head-Ambulatory Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine/Associate Professor , LSUHSC-New Orleans, School of Medicine; Julie Finger, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Tulane University Medical Center; Deidra Pierre, FNP-C, LSUHSC-New Orleans? Putting the Pieces Together: Utilizing a Population Management Health Plan to effectively address both Asthma and ADHDMany asthmatics have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). To address this co-morbidity, many families need a Population Management Health (PMH) plan. Hear about Putting the Pieces Together, LLC and their PMH plan that will address both asthma and ADHD simultaneously, resulting in improved wellness and quality of life for children suffering with these conditions and their family.SPEAKER: Robin P. Brooks, DBH, LMSW, Orleans Parish Schools/LSUHSC-New Orleans, McDonogh 35 School-Based Health center 2:15PM-3:15PM (Monday) WORKSHOP 3 (CHOOSE ONE)? The Implementation of Evidenced-Based Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Trauma-Exposed Youth by School-Based Mental Health Practitioners – Part IThis Two-Part Panel Presentation will look at Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) as a model for addressing the needs of youth in schools, ranging from prevention/early intervention to evidenced-based interventions for those experiencing impaired school functioning due to trauma-related symptoms. Learn about the role of school-based mental health practitioners in facilitating the development and implementation of MTSS in schools serving traumatized populations, and the impact of trauma on the relational skills of youth.SPEAKERS: Akanksha Thakur, MD; Laura Marques, PhD; Jennifer Creedon, MD; Monique Gonzalez, PhD; Melissa Middleton, PhD ; All speakers are from the Division of Child Psychiatry at the Tulane University School of Medicine? Adolescent Friendly Health Services/Discussing LARC in SBHCs - Part IIThe second part of this session will begin with a brief overview of the state law regarding counseling adolescents about methods contraception. The speakers will describe available methods of long acting reversible contraception (LARC) and review data regarding utilization among adolescents. The speakers will then discuss counseling adolescents about LARC and other methods of contraception as well as STI prevention and resources available for patients and families.SPEAKERS: Ryan H. Pasternak, MD, MPH, Division Head-Ambulatory Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine/Associate Professor , LSUHSC-New Orleans, School of Medicine; Julie Finger, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Tulane University Medical Center; Deidra Pierre, FNP-C, LSUHSC-New Orleans? Increasing HIV Testing and Awareness in SBHCsLouisiana ranks 2nd in the county in new HIV infections with Baton Rouge ranking 1st and New Orleans 3rd among large cities. This workshop will review the most recent epidemiologic data on HIV in Louisiana and examine the testing data on school based health centers (SBHC) testing. This workshop will explore transmission routes and the best practice approaches to prevention to address those routes. Additionally, this workshop will examine what the new rapid/rapid HIV testing algorithm is and explore the benefits of opt-out HIV testing in SBHCs and how they can utilize these approaches to reduce HIV/STD incidence Louisiana.SPEAKER: Rocky Block, MPH, Training Coordinator, LA Office of Public Health, STD/HIV Program? Because I couldn’t hear you – The impact of hearing loss on Children’s Mental HealthHear about hearing loss and its impact on mental health in pediatric populations. Learn about types of hearing loss, common identifiable signs of hearing loss, how hearing loss impacts children’s mental health and why early detection of hearing loss is important to children’s well-being.SPEAKER: Lana M. Joseph, AuD, CCC-A, MSHCM, High Level Hearing Technology 3:30PM-3:15PM (Monday) WORKSHOP 4 (CHOOSE ONE)? Implementation of an Adolescent Pre-Diabetes Prevention Program in 20 Rural Parishes and the Possibilities for ReplicationThis presentation will provide a detailed overview of the implementation of a new pre-diabetes prevention program. Additionally, the effectiveness of partnering with School-Based Health Centers versus the effectiveness of implementing the program in schools without School-Based Health Centers will be examined. Replicability of the program and sustainability in the School-Based Health Center setting will be investigated during the presentation. Preliminary data will be presented that indicates that participants who participate in the educational component of the program will be better prepared to make healthy lifestyle choices.SPEAKERS: Patrick Cowart, MBA, Deputy Project Director, LA Pre-Diabetes Prevention Program; Erica L. Labrentz, PhD, Labrentz Associates? The Implementation of Evidenced-Based Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Trauma-Exposed Youth by School-Based Mental Health Practitioners – Part IIThe second part of this presentation continues looking at Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) as a model for addressing the needs of trauma-exposed youth in schools. Get an overview on implementing school-wide and classroom-interventions. Learn about evidenced-based treatments for traumatized youth.SPEAKERS: Akanksha Thakur, MD; Laura Marques, PhD; Jennifer Creedon, MD; Monique Gonzalez, PhD; Melissa Middleton, PhD, - All speakers are from the Division of Child Psychiatry at the Tulane University School of Medicine? Teaching Social Skills in Group FormatThis session will provide clinicians with step-by-step strategies for the development and implementation of a school-based social skills group. The presenter will share session ideas and some CBT techniques to utilize within the group context. Participants will have the opportunity to complete a hands-on activity in the session. The presenter will also share resources and references for evidence-based curricula available.SPEAKERS: Jennifer Firmin, LPC-S, Christus Cabrini School-Based Health Center? Assessing School-based health centers are in the ideal position for identifying and addressing pediatric overweight and developing cardiometabolic Cardiometabolic Risk in School-Based Health Centersdisease. Get an overview of the early development of pediatric cardiometabolic disease, as well as the implementation of the NHBLI’s 2011 Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents.SPEAKERS: Tami Tinnin, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, Cohen School-Based Health Center/SBHC Coordinator, Access Health Louisiana 10:00 AM-11:00AM (Tuesday) WORKSHOP 5 (CHOOSE ONE)? Electronic Health Record use to improve provider implementation of asthma action plans and reduce asthma exacerbation related clinic visits: A DNP Project - Part IThe first part of this presentation begins with a discussion of the incidence of asthma and the associated health outcomes. Participants with learn about the Donabedian Model of Quality Care and the Plan Do Study Act frameworks and their usefulness in process improvement projects. Evidence will be reviewed regarding asthma action plans and electronic health record reminders.SPEAKERS: Heather Surcouf, APRN, DNP, FNP-C, Methodist Health Systems Foundation; Wendy Beron, The Apollo Group? School-Based Health Centers: Moving Forward Together (LaHIE)In this interactive workshop session, attendees will hear where the system is today and the plans for making it sustainable, usable, and beneficial for all who use it. The presentation will show some enhancements that will be implemented to make interaction by the SBHC staff a minimal effort. **Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop to this presentation**SPEAKER: Darren Cavalier, PMP, Program Manager, Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum? Conducting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for PTSD in School-Based Health CentersThis workshop will provide an introduction to screening and intervening with PTSD using the Youth PTSD Treatment (YPT) model. Video and case presentation will be used to illustrate content and techniques of the model. In addition, challenges and potential solutions for completing evidence-based therapy for PTSD in school-based health centers will be presented.SPEAKERS: Devi Miron Murphy, PhD, Associate Professor, Clinical Psychiatry, Tulane University School of Medicine? Adolescents and Concussions 11:15 AM-12:15 PM (Tuesday) WORKSHOP 6 (CHOOSE ONE)? Electronic Health Record use to improve provider implementation of asthma action plans and reduce asthma exacerbation related clinic visits: A DNP Project - Part IIIn Part II of this presentation, the speakers will describe methods utilized to implement the process improvement project and the results. Learn about the findings of the project and their implications to practice.SPEAKERS: Heather Surcouf, APRN, DNP, FNP-C, Methodist Health Systems Foundation; Wendy Beron, The Apollo Group? Transitioning to the ICD-10 & DSM-5On October 1, 2015, medical coding as we know it changed forever. Everyone covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) must be compliant with ICD-10. Information will be presented to assist mental health professionals maneuver through the ICD-10 transition, including the following: ICD-10 vs ICD-9, Strategies for Success, Terminology Changes, ICD-10-CM guidelines, Using the DSM5, etc.SPEAKERS: Jennifer Firmin, LPC-S, Christus Cabrini School-Based Health Center? Understanding the Connection between Self-Care, Colleague Care, and OutcomesUnhealthy work environments can contribute to medical errors, as the Joint Commission on Healthcare Accreditation has identified in its Sentinel Event Alert. Leaders must place a focus on working to foster teamwork and the development and maintenance of healthy teams. A positive and healthy work environment and a just culture are foundational elements to the quality outcomes. This presentation provides participants information on the relationship between self-care, colleague care and patient outcomes. ................
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