Meeting the Challenges to Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes
In Collaboration with Baptist Regional Medical Center &
Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center
Friday, February 22, 2013
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Corbin Technology and Community Center
222 Corbin Center Drive, Corbin, KY 40701
CONTACT HOURS: 7.25 ANCC Contact Hours. (2.4 ANCC Contact Hours dedicated to
Pharmacology).
8.7 KBN Contact Hours provided by Baptist Regional Medical Center. (3.0 KBN Contact
Hours dedicated to Pharmacology).
(60 minutes = 1 contact hour for ANCC Credit)
ANCC Accreditation: Eastern Kentucky University, the Division of Continuing Education
and Development, is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
American Nurses Credentialing Center approval of an individual continuing nursing
education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content.
KBN Provider Offering: #4-0051-12-16-734 by Baptist Regional Medical Center.
KBN Credit: Baptist Regional Medical Center is an approved institutional provider of
continuing education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. KBN approval of an individual
continuing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content.
Expiration Date December 31st, 2016.
Physician/PA/Nursing Home Administrator: This program has been approved by
the Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center for CME. The Southern Kentucky
Area Health Education Center is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) to
sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The Southern Kentucky Area
Health Education Center designates this continuing medical education activity for a
maximum of two (2) credits in AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).
Pharmacy: This program has been submitted to the KY Board of Pharmacy for
Pharmacy Credit. (Credit Pending)
Dietitian: This program has been submitted to the ADA for Dietary Credit. (Credit
Pending)
CMA: This program has been submitted to the American Association of Medical
Assistants for Credit. (Credit Pending)
Dentistry: This program has been approved by the Southern Kentucky Area Health
Education Center.
Respiratory: This program has been submitted to the American Association for
Respiratory Care for Credit. (Credit Pending)
Radiology: This program has been submitted to the Radiation Control Branch for Credit.
(Credit Pending)
Sonographer: This program has been submitted to the American Registry of Diagnostic
Medical Sonographers for credit. (Credit Pending)
Registration Fee: Advance Cost: $20.00; On Site Cost: $25.00 – early registration
recommended. Advance Registration Deadline – February 15, 2013. Payments are
non-refundable. Credit cards and PayPal are accepted through online registration
ONLY. In the event of inclement weather, please listen to KD Country – 99.5 FM or call
Southern KY AHEC at (606) 682-0675 or BRMC at (606) 528-1212. Includes instruction,
access to educational materials, contact hours, supplies and lunch. Seating is limited,
registration honored on a first come, first serve basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/Commercial Support: This program is supported through
education grants from: Baptist Regional Medical Center, Eastern Kentucky University’s
Division of Continuing Education and Development, and Southern KY AHEC. Promotional
Exhibits/Support also makes this program possible. Note: A complete listing of
commercial supporters was not available at the time of this posting. Appropriate
acknowledgement will be given to all supporters appropriate at the time of the meeting.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Physician, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant, Dentistry, Certified
Medical Assistant, Dietitian, Respiratory, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Radiology, Nursing
Home Administrator and Sonographer.
LEARNING GOAL (Purpose): Provide latest information on prevention, treatment, and
recommended guidelines for cardiovascular disease and its complications.
FACULTY/PRESENTERS:
1. John Johnstone, MD
2. Mohammed Imam, MD, FACC, FACS
3. Louisa Ann Marie Summers, Ph.D.
4. Curtis A Given II, MD
5. Ava Eaves, CDE, RD
6. Glen E. Farr, PharmD
7. Shirley Balman, CLC
*All presenters for this conference have disclosed no conflict of interest.
OBJECTIVES
1. Review recommended treatment options for cardiovascular disease and it’s
complications.
2. Discuss ACC/AHA recommendations for serial echocardiography in patients with aortic
stenosis.
3. Discuss the benefits of physical activity on patients with CVD.
4. Familiarize with the current endovascular treatment options in acute ischemic
cerebrovascular disease.
5. Identify dietary components that may reduce Cardiovascular Heart Disease risk
factors.
6. Compare and contrast the latest advances in pharmacological and therapeutic
management of cardiovascular conditions.
7. Increase awareness of the cost of poor health literacy on health care outcomes.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
7:30 am
Registration/Breakfast
8:00 am
Cardiovascular Disease in Kentucky
John Johnstone, MD
9:00 am
TAVR: A New Treatment Option for Your Patient with Severe Aortic
Stenosis
Mohammed Imam, MD, FACC, FACS
10:00 am
Break
10:15 am
Only 20 Minutes
Louisa Ann Marie Summers, Ph.D.
11:15 am
Endovascular Neurointervention in Cerebral Ischemia - Beyond
Thrombolytics
Curtis A. Given II, MD
12:15 am
Lunch/Vendors
1:30 pm
Can We Reduce CVD with Diet?
Ava Eaves, CDE, RD
2:30 pm
Pharmacological and Therapeutic Developments in the
Management of Cardiovascular Conditions
Glen E. Farr, PharmD
3:30 pm
Break
3:45 pm
Access, Connect and Empower (ACE) Health Literacy Program
Shirley Balman, CLC
4:45 pm
Evaluations
5:00 pm
Awarding Certificates
Attendance Requirement: Must stay for entire session and complete a written
evaluation to be awarded contact hours.
Cancellation Policy: Please notify us of any cancellation three business days prior
to training to allow another interested participant to attend.
Planning Committee Members:
Kathy Hall, RN-BC, MSN (NCEAC)
Director, EKU’s Division of Continuing Education and Development
Anna Jones, BS, RCP, CCMEC
Director, Southern Kentucky Area Education Center
Sherlene Fortney, RN, MSN, FNP
Heart Failure Program Educator, Baptist Regional Medical Center
Judy Ponder, RN, DNP (NCEAC)
Director of Hospital Education at Shriners Hospital for Children
Julie Harmon, RN, BSN (NCEAC)
Staff Development Coordinator – Thomas Hood Veterans Center
A. Denise Humphreys, (NCEAC)
Administrative Assistant, EKU’s Division of Continuing Education Department
*All planning committee members for this conference have disclosed no conflict of interest.