Final Program - American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and ...

Program HigHligHTs, continued
brk3 ConTinued...
learning objectives: .) To become familiar with the purpose, content and administration of SCALE, a clinical tool for evaluation of SVMC . 2 .) To increase knowledge
of the literature, clinical relevance and research regarding SVMC . 3 .) To learn the scoring system for SCALE . 4 .) To understand the role of SVMC assessment in
evidence-based practice and research .
brk4 – managing and TroublesHooTing inTraTHeCal baClofen PumPs
location: Meeting Room
faculty: Gregory S. Liptak, MD, MPH; Lorna Patanella, RN, PNP
level: Intermediate to Advanced
Purpose: To provide practical information about the management of children who have intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pumps when the system works well and when it
does not . We plan to engage the audience in a discussion of their ideas and experience concerning the management of children who receive ITB therapy .
Target audience: Health providers (including physicians and nurses) who provide care for patients who have intrathecal Baclofen pumps
summary: a) Brief overview of the following: theoretical advantages of intrathecal Baclofen pumps, selection and screening of patients (size of patient), placement
of spinal catheter, and initial dosing . b) Routine management–frequency of refills, changes in efficacy as the pump empties; methods to decrease anxiety during
refills; accessing the pump in obese and other children and teens; changing concentrations–bridge boluses; precautions for children with pumps such as hot tub,
wheelchairs and straps, sports like wrestling; scoliosis surgery; post-operative pain management; and longevity of pump . c) Managing early complications–wound dehiscence;
fluid pockets; infection . d) Managing late complications–overdose; Baclofen withdrawal; flipped pump; migration of pump . e) Complex dosing techniques,
weaning patients from ITB .
learning objectives: Participants will be able to: .) Discuss relative indications and contraindications for intrathecal Baclofen pump implantation, 2 .) Discuss at
least three ways to optimize routine pump refills, 3 .) Recognize signs and symptoms of intrathecal baclofen overdose and withdrawal and enumerate emergency interventions
for both .
brk5 – modern day magellans: HoW To suCCessfully navigaTe THe World of THird ParTy Payers
location: Meeting Room 20
faculty: Marilyn Bull; Susan Effgen, MD; Jane Ann Emerson, MD; Ganesh Gupta, MD; Rebecca Hanson, MD; Dennis Hart, MD; Louise Kido Iwaishi, MD;
Chris Johnson, MD; Jeri Beth Karkos, MD; Margo Orlin, PhD; Jean Stout, PT, MS; John Pelegano, MD; Maurice Sholas, MD; Lisa Thornton, MD; Jilda Vargus-
Adams, MD
level: Basic
Purpose: To provide clinicians with a road map for successfully navigating the requirements of third party payers . To define the key elements of an effective appeal
and to help clinicians understand how to structure an appeal after a denial .
Target audience: Clinicians who interact with third party payers
Course summary: The course will be structured around case studies which illustrate the various levels of appeal after a denial . We will discuss the key elements
considered by the payer in granting an approval and how the decision is made . Specific content of an effective appeal at each level will be explored . Commonly denied
items and services will be discussed along with strategies for acquiring approval . Members of the Advocacy Committee will share their experiences in interacting with
insurance companies .
learning objectives: .) To understand how third party payers arrive at their decision of approval or denial . 2 .) To gain a practical understanding of key elements that
should be included in a successful appeal . 3 .) To learn an algorithm for successive levels of appeal .
brk6 – undersTanding sexualiTy for THe disabled
location: Meeting Room 7
faculty: Susan C. Labhard, MSN, RN-Transitions Nurse Specialist
Course level: Intermediate
Purpose: To improve understanding of the importance of relationships and sexuality for the disabled and to provide practical tools and resources for use with this
population .
Target audience: This course is relevant to clinicians of all disciplines, teachers, caregivers and individuals with disabilities from adolescents to adults .
Course summary: Of all the tasks adolescents and young adults with disabilities face, the topic of sexuality is often overlooked or “deferred” by parents as well as
health care providers . Participants will learn how to initiate a talk about sexuality and provide information not readily accessible to the disabled . The presenter will
use over 20 years of clinical experience to explain how to develop healthy relationships; provide useful tips for sexual expression; and supply references for future
questions about sexuality . Content is appropriate for a variety of audiences and topics presented in a creative and professional manner . Participants will learn that
dealing with the sexual consequences of disabilities can offer unique challenges, but even the most severe disability need not be an obstacle to sexual fulfillment .
learning objectives: .) Understand the importance of Sexuality for the Disabled and how to initiate a discussion of this topic . 2 .) Learn useful tips about developing
relationships . 3 .) Gain knowledge about tools for sexual fulfillment and for preventing STD’s . 4 .) Explore options to traditional sexual expression and obtain
resources for future reference .
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