Integrating Palliative Care into Our Community

Palliative Care Professional Conference Target Audience Physicians, medical students, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, nurse educators, pharmacists, rehabilitation specialists, nursing assistants, pastoral care staff, respiratory therapists, care managers, hospice team members, long-term care professionals, home health staff and other healthcare providers who care for patients with chronic, serious or life-threatening conditions Integrating Palliative Care into Our Community Credit PA Nurses WellSpan is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. The program has been approved for 6.75 contact hours. PA State Board of Social Worker Examiners An application has been made to the State Board of Social Worker Examiners for 6.75 education hours. CME WellSpan Health is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. WellSpan Health takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of its CME activity. WellSpan Health designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. All faculty participating in continuing medical education programs sponsored by WellSpan Health are expected to disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). If you wish to attend the CME activity and have a disability which may require special accommodations, please contact the Department of Palliative Care at 717-851-3467. A Palliative Care Professional Conference Completion of a course evaluation and attendance at the entire event are required for credit. Fee The fee of $125.00 includes the conference instruction, a certificate of completion, break refreshments and lunch. An email, with attachments for handouts, will be sent in advance to conference registrants; each conference participant will be responsible for printing their own handouts. Special rates: HPNA (Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association) members, $75; students, $75; no charge for WellSpan employees. Criteria for Successful Completion

Integrating Palliative Care into Our Community We are pleased to offer the 8th Annual Palliative Care Professional Conference, Integrating Palliative Care into Our Community. This seminar provides a valuable opportunity to learn about the up-to-date, evidence-based information in palliative care. Designed as an interactive and interdisciplinary educational forum, our conference goal is for participants to expand their knowledge and skills in the management of patients with chronic, serious or life-limiting conditions across all settings. We are delighted to combine four nationally recognized speakers, along with our own regional experts, in offering innovative approaches to palliative care. Learn about healthcare transitions in late stage disease management, care management strategies, cancer pain and symptom therapies, facilitation of POLST (Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) conversations, pain management for the delirious and non-verbal patient and the impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender relationships on healthcare decision-making. We are happy to invite you to this educational and networking opportunity. Join us and experience renewed vigor and enthusiasm, both personally and professionally. ~ Palliative Care Professional Conference Planning Team Testimonials from the 2012 Palliative Care Professional Conference Great speakers, awesome conference. Will be coming again! This conference fills my soul, my mind and my heart. I get re-energized from the speakers. Great day. Lots of good information and networking. Very helpful, informative sessions. Excellent conference once again.

Conference Program 7:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:55 Welcome 8:00 Sharp Healthcare s Transition Program: A New Model for Late Stage Disease Management Daniel Hoefer, MD Chief Medical Officer, Outpatient Palliative Care and Hospice Sharp HealthCare Hospice and Palliative Care 9:00 Opioid Analgesics for Cancer Pain Mary Lynn McPherson, Pharm D, BCPS CPE Professor and Vice Chair Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science University of Maryland School of Pharmacy 10:00 Break/Bookstore 10:20 Pennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment: Who Should Have a POLST? Why? How Do We Best Facilitate the Conversation? Judith S. Black, MD, MHA Medical Director, Senior Markets, Highmark, Inc. National POLST Paradigm Task Force Member 11:35 Lunch Buffet/Discussion Tables (optional)/bookstore 12:45 p.m. WellSpan s Care Management Strategy Charles H. Chodroff, MD, MBA, FACP Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer WellSpan Health 1:45 Pain Management for the Delirious and Non-Verbal Patient Sandra P. Gomez, MD, FAAHPM President, Symptom Management Consultants P.A. Physician Director, Hermann Medical Hospital System Palliative Care Adjunct Instructor, MD Anderson Cancer Center 3:00 Break/Bookstore 3:15 The Elephant in the Room: Let s Talk about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Relationships Crystal Stiffler, BSW Social Worker, Orthopedics and Spine Specialists 4:15 Wrap-up, Evaluation and Adjournment

Important Conference Information Questions regarding the conference can be directed to WellSpan Health Palliative Care at 717-851-6590. Location Integrating Palliative Care into Our Community, Palliative Care Professional Conference is being held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center of York (Holidome), 2000 Loucks Road, York, PA 17408. Directions can be obtained at www.hiyork.com. Hotel/Accommodations A block of rooms is available at the Holiday Inn Holidome for November 21 and 22. A special rate of $ 85.00 has been negotiated. For reservations, phone the Holiday Inn Holidome at 717-846-9500. Palliative Care Professional Conference Registration Form WellSpan Employees: Register in LMS All others, register online at www.wellspan.org/palliativecare or complete the form below. Name (please print first and last name) MD/DO CRNP RN SW Chaplain/Clergy Other (Circle one) Affiliation/Employer Home Address City Registration Registration for the Professional Conference is required by November 12, 2013. WellSpan employees should register in LMS. Non-WellSpan employees can register online at www.wellspan.org/palliativecare or by postal mail with the completion of this form. Mail it with payment to WellSpan York Hospital, Department of Palliative Care,, P.O. Box 15198,. State Work Phone E-mail Address Specialty/Position Street Address of Employer Zip Code Home or Cell Phone Cancellation Policy No refunds for cancellations received after November 13, 2013. Substitutions are accepted at any time. Palliative Care reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Pre-registered participants will be notified if a program is filled or cancelled. City State Zip Code I will need assistance I have special dietary requirements CHECK APPROPRIATE FEE: $125.00 $75.00 HPNA (Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association) member Current membership number $75.00 Student PAYMENT: Check payable to WellSpan Health MAIL TO: York Hospital Department of Palliative Care, 6 East CONFERENCE SERIES PHONE LINE: 717-851-6590