Southern NH Area Health Education Center

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1 April 2012 Southern NH Area Health Education Center A Public Health Training Center 128 Route 27, Raymond, NH Upcoming Conferences, Workshops, and Programs Conferences and Workshops The Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New Hampshire Nurses Association Commission on Continuing Education, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. The Southern NH Area Health Education Center, accredited by the NH Medical Society, designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Sponsored by Southern NH Area Health Education Center, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. SNHAHEC Provider Number MEP3658. For more information on all of our conferences and workshops, please visit our online calendar at Online registration is available for most events! Southern NH AHEC is getting a redesigned website! You ll find all of the information in the old website in a new, easierto-navigate page! Look at these pages for the latest in SNHAHEC happenings and offerings: Continuing Education: The Programs page has been split into sections: Conferences and Workshops Lunch & Learns Cultural Competency Preceptor Development Interpretation Training Health Care Community Legal Better Choices, Better Health Health Careers Calendar About Us

2 PRESENTED BY ASTHMA CONFERENCE 2012 PATIENT-CENTERED ASTHMA CARE: Making What We Know Works Operational may 23, 2012 courtyard marriott grappone conference center, concord learning objectives Locate community resources and support to help with asthma management in schools, homes and the community Discuss how to successfully implement best practices in asthma care and management, including how to address environmental triggers Integrate clinical, environmental and self-management approaches for improved asthma management Identify the important role genetics and specialty diagnostic tools play in asthma management Register online at or download a brochure at $75 registration fee includes breakfast & lunch, continuing education credits, and materials Scholarships are available contact Christina for more information If you are interested in sponsoring, exhibiting, or presenting a poster at the conference, please contact Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or x3 keynote speaker Lauren Smith, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Massachusetts Department of Public Health panelists Jean Zotter, JD, Director, Asthma Prevention and Control Program, MDPH Nancy A. Sutton, MS, RD, Program Manager, Asthma Control Program, Rhode Island Department of Health Paula Smith, MBA, Director, Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center case study presenters Albee Budnitz, MD, Southern NH Medical Center (adult) Susan Schaefer, MD, Dartmouth Hitchcock Specialty Care at Bedford Medical Park (pediatric) breakout tracks community-based intervention co-morbid conditions patient flow electronic medical records (emr) Summer Activities for Youth Interested in Health Careers Nursing Quest Summer Camps Hosted by Southern NH AHEC 5 sessions in Nashua, Manchester, and Concord Students will explore what it means to be a nurse and learn more about health careers. Activities include CPR certification, casting, and field trips Visit for more information! Dental Careers Exploration Camp Hosted by the University of New England For high school students in the New England area Visit for more information!

3 Health Literacy: Helping Your Patients Understand Rescheduled for April 30, 2012 NH DHHS Auditorium, 29 Hazen Drive, Concord Literacy is the strongest predictor of health status*. Medical terminology is often complicated and difficult for most patients to understand, despite educational level. How can you be sure your patients are understanding what you are telling them? How can you communicate more effectively with them? This afternoon session will help participants understand health literacy and how to modify their interactions with patients to improve their understanding, level of comfort, and ultimately, compliance. This session features instructional lecture, as well as hands-on activities to help you become a more effective provider of care. Registration is limited, so inquire today! Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants will be able to: Recognize the impact of low health literacy on patients health. Demonstrate the ability to recognize and address low health literacy with patients Evaluate patient education materials for clarity and accessibility Apply strategies for improving patient access to information into daily practice Register online at or download a brochure at For more information, contact Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or (603) x3 School Nurse Training Series Understanding the Causes of and Incorporating Healthy Responses to Self- Injury Training: Self-Injury Within School Aged Youth May 1, 2012 Lamprey Health Care, Newmarket 207 S. Main St, Newmarket Jodie L. Lubarsky MA, LCMHC, Child, Adolescent and Family Services Director, Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc. Learning Objectives Recognize how to identify whether behaviors are self injury or suicidal/parasuicidal Identify reasons individuals engage in self injury Explain overview of psychiatric diagnoses of those who self injure Discuss effective treatment available for self injury Describe healthy and effective responses to those who present with self injurious behaviors These free workshops are available to school nurses serving in New Hampshire. Registration is required. Register online at or contact Tracie Holmes at tholmes@snhahec.org or (603) x4

4 ASTHMA EDUCATOR INSTITUTE One Day Certification Exam Prep Workshop June 22, 2012 Saint Anselm College This one-day exam review workshop is designed for health care professionals who work in asthma education, have completed the two-day Asthma Educator Institute, whether in NH or elsewhere, and are committed to pursuing national certification to become a Nationally Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C). Register online at or contact Holly at hmckinney@anselm.edu or (603) a documentary about students with emotional and behavioral challenges and innovative approaches to help these students succeed Tuesday, September 18, :00-6:30 P.M. Rivier College Dion Center 420 South Main Street, Nashua, NH Join us for a screening of Dan Habib s documentary, Who Cares About Kelsey?, followed by a facilitated discussion with filmmaker Dan Habib and film subject Kelsey Carroll. about the film When Kelsey Carroll entered high school, she was a more likely candidate for the juvenile justice system than graduation. Diagnosed with ADHD and carrying the emotional scars of homelessness and substance abuse, as well as the actual scars of repeated self-mutilation, Kelsey was volatile, disruptive and, by her own admission, "not a nice person" to be around. As a freshman at Somersworth (NH) High School, she didn't earn a single academic credit, but she did get suspended for dealing drugs. Who Cares About Kelsey? follows Kelsey through the ups and downs of her senior year. The film will make viewers reconsider the "problem kids" in their own high schools and spark new conversations about an education revolution that's about empowering--not overpowering--our most emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth. registration opens in mid-july at

5 AutumnLogic 2012 Technology Happens: Are You Ready? Implementing ICD-10, Meaningful Use and Medical Home Friday, November 30 th, :00 am 4:30 pm SERESC Conference Center 29 Commerce Drive, Bedford Call for Abstracts Please submit an abstract describing a session you would like to present at AutumnLogic later this year. Potential topics of interest include but are not limited to: Leveraging Technology to Achieve Outcomes Managing and tracking clinical indicators Maximizing use of integrated systems Meaningful Use Security Technical Updates Workflow successes Tracie at tholmes@snhahec.org with your abstract submission including session title, speaker name(s) and learning objectives. Please Tracie your abstract by March 19 th and the planning committee will evaluate submissions for acceptance. Diabetes Today 2012 All Aboard the Diabetes Train November 1 st & 2 nd, 2012 Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa Whitefield, NH National and Local experts will present the latest information on strategies for advancing diabetes management and education skills. Special session for school nurses offered on Thursday afternoon. Dinner and evening presentation offered on Thursday evening Brochure to be available in August at Please call Tracie at Southern NH AHEC x 4 with questions.

6 New Interpretation Classes Southern NH AHEC Celebrates 10 Years of Interpretation Training and is excited to announce two NEW programs Advanced Interpretation and Health Care Community Interpretation Training! Information about the Interpretation Training Programs, including the number of interpreters trained, can be downloaded at 60-Hour Health Care Community Interpreter Training Visit for future classes offered in Somersworth April 25-June 13, 2012 Manchester Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m. 22 Bridge Street, 2 nd floor For the first time in New Hampshire, beginning January 2012 SNHAHEC is going to offer the nationally renowned program called The Health Care Community Interpreter, by Cross Cultural Communications of Columbia, MD. This is a comprehensive 60-hour program that teaches interpreters to work in health care, educational, social services and some legal fields. The student manual is accompanied by a book with over 50 exercises and role plays. 60-Hour Legal Interpretation Training Visit for upcoming classes and more information SNHAHEC offers a 60-hour Legal Interpretation Training program for interested individuals. Each applicant will be screened for England and target language proficiency. Attendance at all classes is mandatory in order to receive a certificate of completion. To register for these courses, download a registration form at and mail to: Florentina Dinu, Southern NH AHEC, 128 State Route 27, Raymond, NH x5 fgdinu@snhahec.org Please include a copy of your high school diploma/ged or higher education certificate

7 Lunch n Learn Opportunities Schedule a session at your practice today! They are free of charge and include lunch, materials, and continuing education credits. Contact Christina (cpatenaude@snhahec.org) or Tracie (tholmes@snhahec.org) to schedule a session. Hinge Points in Cross Cultural Health Communication Southern NH AHEC, in collaboration with the NH Minority Health Coalition, is offering a workshop on the importance of cultural competency in the healthcare setting. This interactive, one-hour lunch and learn program will discuss the importance of cultural sensitivity and respect in your daily interactions with patients. Learning Objectives 1. List at least 3 unconsciously taught areas that are components of the term culture 2. Identify at least 3 hinge points in cross cultural interaction (points of interaction where cultural assumptions impact future interactions, such as greetings) 3. Discuss the skills of cultural effectiveness and how to apply them Schedule a one-hour lunch & learn by contacting Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or x3. Stanford s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Better Choices, Better Health Do you have patients with a chronic disease? Are you looking for resources to help them take better care of themselves? The NH CDSMP Network is offering Stanford s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Better Choices, Better Health as a resource to providers and residents of New Hampshire. The program gives patients with chronic diseases and the people who care for them an opportunity to learn how to put life back into their lives. The Better Choices, Better Health program is offered: As a series of workshops: Classes are offered in community centers across New Hampshire. Upcoming trainings can be found at under the Better Choices, Better Health tab. As a Lunch n Learn Session: An introductory one-hour session can be brought to your practice by SNHAHEC to help your staff understand what can be done to help patients with chronic diseases manage their lives. To schedule this session, contact Tracie below. New Hampshire Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Network For more information, please contact: Tracie Holmes, tholmes@snhahec.org or (603) x4

8 The Metabolic Triad: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Inflammation Individuals with diabetes have a greater risk of developing CVD and a mortality rate associated with CVD that is 2 to 4 times higher than people without diabetes. This one-hour lunch and learn session will educate providers on the markers, preventative measures, and treatments for these co-morbid conditions. Learning Objectives: Explain the burden of cardiovascular risk factor in patients with diabetes Define inflammation and it s role as a risk factor for CVD List 4 lifestyle modifications to reduce heart disease Review evidence based guidelines for diet, lipid disorders and hypertension Explain positive approach to nutrition education Describe a Heart Healthy Diet Faculty Della Flanagan, RD, CDE, MEd, BC-ADM, LD, Sandy Sheeran, RN, BSN, CDE, and Kris Ferullo RN, BSN, CDE To schedule this Lunch and Learn at your practice, contact Christina Patenaude at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or (603) x3 Hypertension: A Nurse s Guide Hypertension affects many patients in the United States today. This one hour Lunch n Learn will provide nurses with a better understanding of the importance of blood pressure management in preventing increased risk for heart disease and stroke. Nurses and Medical Assistants will also learn about current treatment modalities, rationale, and nursing interventions to assist patients in meeting their blood pressure goals. Learning Objectives: Discuss the current evidence based research about hypertension Identify health assessment and prevention strategies Describe the implications of Hypertension management on nursing Target Audience: Registered nurses, medical assistants, nursing assistants, and other staff members interested in blood pressure management and treatment. To schedule this Lunch and Learn at your practice, contact Christina at cpatenaude@snhahec.org or (603) x3.

9 Improving Asthma Management: Continuing Education and Technical Assistance for Health Professionals Improving Asthma Management, a series of eight continuing education sessions, is designed to bring you the most up-to-date information for successful asthma management in the primary care setting and enable practices to have a significant impact on improving asthma management for better patient outcomes. Whether you decide to schedule one program or the entire series, your practice will identify improvements the practice wants to make from among evidence-based best practices recommended in the 2007 National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report 3 Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma. Examples of changes provider practices have been able to make include increasing the use of asthma action plans, routinely assessing for environmental triggers and exposures, diagnosing work-related asthma, scheduling follow-up asthma visits, increasing flu shots and more. This is an exceptional opportunity to make the kinds of improvements that will benefit both providers and patients. This 8 part series offers: Asthma Guidelines for the Way You Practice Asthma Management Tools: Gizmos and Gadgets Asthma Medications Spirometry Control of Environmental Factors that Affect Asthma Asthma Education: Using the Toolkit Asthma Management Should Not Be Complicated! Documentation: Implementation New or Revised Encounter Forms (for sites with Centricity only) We suggest starting with the Asthma Guidelines and then choosing other sessions that fit the needs of the practice. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to schedule a Lunch and Learn, call Tracie Holmes at (603) ext. 4 or tholmes@snhahec.org Announcements: Register online for our upcoming programs! Thank you, Christina Patenaude, Program Coordinator Southern New Hampshire AHEC 128 State Route 27, Raymond, NH e cpatenaude@snhahec.org t (603) ext. 3 f (603) April May 2012 Apr Health Literacy: Helping Your Patients Understand May 1 School Nurse Training: Self-Injury