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2011 Educational Forum

Friday, September 23, 2011 8:00AM to 4:30PM Turnbull Conference Center Florida State University Tallahassee, FL	Sponsored by:

• Description
• Who Should Attend?
  
• Accreditation
• Program Agenda
• Presenters
• Registration
  
• Location & Hotel Information

Description

This day-long program is designed for health professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in diabetes treatment and management.

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Who Should Attend?

Physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, mental health practitioners, health educators and others who care for patients with diabetes.

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Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The Medical Educational Council of Pensacola, FSU College of Medicine, and Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. The Medical Educational Council of Pensacola is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Medical Educational Council of Pensacola designates this educational activity for a maximum  of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. 7.5 CEU credits will be provided for nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists (the exact number of credits available may vary slightly depending on the final program). You should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

THIS PROGRAM IS APPROVED FOR 7.5 CONTACT HOUR(S) BY THE FLORIDA BOARD FOR NURSING, #FBN2710 AND THE FLORIDA BOARD OF NURSING – CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS; THE FLORIDA BOARD OF CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING; THE FLORIDA BOARD OF DIETETICS AND NUTRITION; THE FLORIDA BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE; THE FLORIDA BOARD OF CLINICAL LABORATORY PERSONNEL; THE FLORIDA BOARD OF PHARMACY; THE FLORIDA BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE.

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Program Agenda

Printable Version of Agenda

8:00 - 8:15 - Welcome & Introductions

• Alma Littles, MD, Senior Associate Dean, Florida State University College of Medicine
• Chet Evans, MS, DPM, Chair, Diabetes Advisory Council
• Kathy Mulcahy, RN, MSN, CDE, Chair, Florida Alliance for Diabetes Prevention and Care
• Frank Farmer, MD, PhD, State Surgeon General

8:15 - 9:00

• Diabetes Prevention and Control: The Time to Act is Now - Ursula Bauer, PhD, MPH, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
• Changing Lives for the Better - The Honorable Representative Peter Nehr - Download Presentation

9:00 - 9:30 - Large Group Session

• Translation of the Diabetes Prevention Program - Kris Ernst, RN, CDE, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Download Presentation

9:30 - 10:30 - Large Group Session

• Part I 9:30 - 10:00
  
  • Cultural Considerations for Providers and Patients - Jose Rodriguez, MD, FSU College of Medicine - Download Presentation
• Part II 10:00 - 10:30
  
  • The Importance of Health Literacy in Prevention and Self-Management of Diabetes - Gail Bellamy, PhD, FSU College of Medicine - Download Presentation

10:30 - 10:45 BREAK

10:45 - 12:00 - Large Group Session

• Part I 10:45 - 11:15
  
  • Identifying Diabetes and Avoiding Misdiagnosis - Sheryl Tindell, ARNP, CDE, University of South Florida - Download Presentation
• Part II 11:15 - 12:00
  
  • Pharmacological Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - Louis Chaykin, MD - Download Presentation

12:00 - 1:30 Lunch & Panel Discussion

• Community Based Programs
  
  • Cindy Witkowski, RD, LD/N, Pasco County Health Department
  • Joan Lopinski, RN, Big Bend Rural Health Network
  • Grace Keith, Wakulla County Health Department

1:30 - 2:15 Small Group Sessions A & B

• Session A (adult track)
  
  • Overcoming barriers to diabetes care with registries, empowered office staff, and group visits - Ed Shahady, MD, President for Medicine NF SG Chapter ADA, Medical Director, Diabetes Master Clinician Program FAFP/F - Download Presentation
• Session B (child track)
  
  • Management of Diabetes in Children - Larry Deeb, MD & Nancy Wright, MD Co-Medical Directors, Tallahassee Memorial Diabetes Center - Download Deeb's Presentation - Download Wright's Presentation

2:15 - 2:30 BREAK

2:30 - 3:15 Small Group Session C & D

• Session C (child track)
  
  • Diabetes transition care from adolescence to early adulthood -  Henry Rodriguez, MD, University of South Florida College of Medicine - Download Presentation
• Session D (adult track)
  
  • Diabetes rapid access program - Kenyatta Lee, MD, Assistant Professor of Community Health & Family Medicine, University of Florida - Download Presentation

3:15 - 3:30 BREAK

3:30 - 4:15 Large Group Session

• Session F (adult track)
  
  • Considerations for geriatric patients with diabetes - Ken Brummel-Smith, MD, Florida State University College of Medicine - Download Presentation

4:15 - 4:40 BREAK

4:30 - 4:45 Wrap-Up

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Presenters

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A distinguished group of experts will be presenting at this meeting, including:

•    Dr. Frank Farmer, FL Surgeon General
•    Dr. Jose Rodriguez, FSU College of Medicine
•    Dr. Gail Bellamy, FSU College of Medicine
•    Sheryl Tindell, University of South Florida
•    Dr. Louis Chaykin, Meridian Research
•    Dr. Edward Shahady, Jacksonville, FL
•    Dr. Ken Brummel-Smith, FSU College of Medicine
•    Dr. Kenyatta Lee, University of Florida (Shands, Jacksonville)

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Registration

Online registration is currently closed. You can register on site tomorrow.

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Location

The FSU Turnbull Conference Center

555 West Pensacola Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1640

Parking is available in the adjacent 5 story garage located off of Macomb Street.

Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol

600 West Gaines Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32304-4308

850-329-9080

Located .3 miles from the conference center. A block of rooms have been reserved for this meeting for a special rate of $99.00. Please book by September 7 by using group code DEFDEFA. The hotel will also offer a shuttle to the conference center on Friday. Reservation Link.

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