University Hospitals Annual APP Conference 2024

AGENDA

7:30-7:55 REGISTRATION

7:55-8:00 WELCOME

8:00-9:00 Advanced practice beyond the bedside: Expanding into education, leadership, QI, and Research. Janine Galeski, DNP, MA, APRN, FNP-BC; Sarah Knowles, DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, GERO-BC, WCC

9:00-10:00 Ph*rm*cy Hour: Principles of antimicrobial stewardship for the general practitioner. Nicholas Newman, PharmD, BCIDP; Courtney Veltri, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS

10:00-11:00 Ph*rm*cy Hour: Ebne Rafi, PharmD, BCACP

TRANSITION

11:05-12:05 BREAKOUT SESSION ONE

A. Acute Care: Optimizing ventilator support in ARDS. Ryan Pack, DO

B. Critical care/Anesthesia: AV block: Diagnosis and management. Ram Amuthan, MD
C. Pediatric: Autism. Kathleen Maxwell, APRN, CNP

D. Primary Care/Outpatient: Pancreatic cysts: Diagnosis and management. Leslie Shaw, PA-C

12:05-1:00 LUNCH PROVIDED AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS

1:00-2:00 BREAKOUT SESSION TWO

A. Acute Care: Towards excellence: Healthcare quality at Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute. Ravi Ramani, MD MMM

B. Critical care/Anesthesia: Endocrine emergencies in clinical practice: Insights and protocols for APPs. Fadia Abdo, MD, PGY-V
C. Pediatric: Pediatric palliative care: Hope for the best, plan for the rest. Kaitlin Sobilo, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC

D. Primary Care/Outpatient: Femoral acetabular impingement: Recognition and treatment in the primary care setting. Kristi Slabe, PA-C

TRANSITION

2:05-3:05 BREAKOUT SESSION THREE

A. Acute Care: What you should know about Cardio-Oncology. Zeeshan Hussain, MD

B. Critical care/Anesthesia: Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV): What you need to know. Zachary Strumpf, MD
C. Pediatric: My belly hurts: The APP approach to treating abdominal pain in the pediatric patient. Sharon Perry, APRN, CNP

D. Primary Care/Outpatient: Pharmacologic Management of dementia. Beth Basso, APRN, CNP; Laura Morris, APRN, ANP-C

TRANSITION

3:10-4:10 BREAKOUT SESSION FOUR

A. Acute Care: Addressing malnutrition and refeeding syndrome: Challenges and solutions. Irissa Fletcher MS, RDN, LD, CNSC

B. Critical care/Anesthesia: Sodium Aberrations in the ICU. Collin Labak, MD
C. Pediatric: TBD

D. Primary Care/Outpatient: Erectile dysfunction: Managing the conversation, assessment, and treatment! Elizabeth Bucher, APRN, CNP

4:10 EVALUATIONS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY

SPEAKERS

Janine Galeski DNP, MA, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner Palliative Medicine

Lead APP UH LakeHealth

Faculty Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, CWRU

Sarah Knowles DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, GERO-BC, WCC

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nursing Research & Innovation

University Hospitals Health System

Nicholas Newman PharmD, BCIDP

Clinical Ph*rm*cy Specialist in Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship

Department of Ph*rm*cy

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Courtney Veltri PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS

Clinical Ph*rm*cy Specialist in Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship

Department of Ph*rm*cy

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Ebne Rafi, PharmD, BCACP

Department of Ph*rm*cy

University Hospitals Health System

Ryan Pack, DO

Critical Care Attending

Department of Critical Care Medicine

University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center

Ram Amuthan, MD

Cardiac Electrophysiologist

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University

Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Cleveland, Ohio

Kathleen Maxwell, APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner

Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital

Leslie Shaw, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Division of Surgical Oncology

University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

Ravi Ramani, MD MMM

Clinical Chief for Cardiovascular Medicine

Chief Quality Officer

Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute

University Hospitals Health System

Fadia Abdo, MD

PGY-V: Second year endocrinology fellow

Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Kaitlin Sobilo, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC

Nurse practitioner

Department of Pediatric Palliative Care

Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital

Kristi Slabe, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

University Hospitals Health System

Zachary Strumpf, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Attending Physician

Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

University Hospitals Health System

Zeeshan Hussain, MD

Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist

Director of Cardio-Oncology

Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute

University Hospitals Health System

Sharon Perry, APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital

Beth Basso, APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner

Foley Elder Health

University Hospitals Health System

Laura Morris, APRN, ANP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Department of Geriatrics

University Hospitals Health System

Irissa Fletcher MS, RDN, LD, CNSC

Neuro Intensive Care Unit Dietitian

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Collin Labak, MD

Neurosurgery Chief Resident

Department of Neurosurgery

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Elizabeth Bucher, APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner

Department of Urology

University Hospitals Health System

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MISSION STATEMENT: The University Hospitals Annual APP Conference is dedicated to advancing APP professional development and community building as well as providing continuing education reflective of the large scope of APP practice.

TARGET AUDIENCE: This program is targeted towards advanced practice providers, nurses, and physicians who are interested in advanced clinical topics.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Unrestricted educational grants and other forms of support will be acknowledged in the syllabus. Acceptance of funding in support of this program does not constitute endorsement of any product or manufacturer.

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CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDITS: This activity will be reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity will be designated for 15.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits with a maximum of 7.00 Category 1 CME per attendee. Providers should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. This activity was planned in accordance with AAPA CME Standards for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs.

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LOCATION, DIRECTIONS, AND PARKING

Wolstein Research Building

2103 Cornell Road

Cleveland, OH 44106

Parking is not included. For detailed directions and available parking information please visit: https://case.edu/medicine/neurology/research/behavioral-health-research-group/directions-wolstein-research-building

Temperature at Conference Venue: For your comfort, please dress in layers.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Greening UH: University Hospitals is committed to sustainability to enhance the health and well-being of our patients, employees and local community, and to steward our natural environment. Printed copies of the syllabus, lectures, and name tags will not be provided. Slides will be provided electronically. Please wear your hospital ID in place of a name tag.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Host or Publisher University Hospitals Advanced Practice Providers