MENTIS 3rd Brain Injury Management Conference Brochure 2015

MENTIS 3rd Brain Injury Management Conference Brochure 2015

Behavior Management for
Brain Injury
Behavior Management
For Brain Injury
Brain Injury Conference 2015
Centennial Banquet/Conference Center, Fort Bliss, El Paso Texas 79916
Professionals (Individual)
Late/Walk-in
Registration
By March 13th 2015
$100.00
After March 13th 2015
$150.00
$85.00
$125.00
per person
Professionals (Groups of 3 or More)
Only applies if registration fee is
paid all at the same time of
registration
Brain Injury Survivors, Family
Caregivers and Students with valid
Student ID
3rd Annual
per person
per person
per person
$50.00
$75.00
per person
per person
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Brain Injury Medicine Conference
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Saturday
March 28th , 2015
The Centennial
Banquet / Conference Center
Building 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill Street
East Fort Bliss, El Paso Texas 79916
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Mentis El Paso
1831 Murchison Road, Suite C
El Paso, Texas 79902
Mentis El Paso
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Early
Registration
Proceeds from this Conference will be donated to the
El Paso Brain Injury Support Group and the
El Paso Community Foundation Love Brain Injury Fund
Registration
Proceeds from this Conference will be donated to the
El Paso Brain Injury Support Group and the
El Paso Community Foundation Love Brain Injury Fund
CME for Physicians are being provided by
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Agenda
Behavior Management for Brain Injury
TARGET AUDIENCE
Physicians, Nurses, Psychologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language
Pathologists, Social Workers, Case Managers, LPC’s & Vocational Rehab Counselors
BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT FOR BRAIN INJURY
7:00-8:00
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits
8:00-8:15
Opening Ceremony, Opening Remarks and Housekeeping Rules
8:15-9:00
This conference will provide the learner with an overview of the neuro-anatomical, pharmacological
and environmental underpinnings of challenging behavior following ABI, with a focus on the
pragmatic application of the concepts presented. This forum will also provide an opportunity for case
discussions and exchange of ideas among members of the interdisciplinary team.
Brain Anatomy, Function & Relation to Behavior (45min)
Dr. Eric Spier, MD, BIM, CBIS & Tom Hall, MA, CBIST
9:00-9:45
The Neo-cortex and the Tyranny of the Limbic System (45min)
Tom Hall, MA, CBIST
OBJECTIVES
9:45-10:30
Neurologic vs. Psychiatric Illness (45min)
Tom Hall CBIST and Dr. Eric Spier, MD, BIM, CBIS
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The assessment, treatment, and management of problematic behavior following an acquired brain
injury (ABI) can be daunting, and often confounds other areas of post-injury care as well as the
individual’s ability to function in the long run.
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Name three potential causes of acquired brain injury.
Outline the general functions of the four cortical lobes of the brain.
Explain the inhibitory role of the brains' frontal lobe cortex on behavior.
Discuss the role of impairment of sub-cortical structures [e.g., hypothalamus] on
behavioral sequeleau and across brain injury disease modalities.
Describe two of the general components of the differential diagnoses of partial {simple &
complex} seizures vs. generalized seizures and psychosis.
List 3 potential targets of psychotropic medications and discuss the ways in which these
drugs influence their targets.
Describe techniques that can be used to effectively manage neuro-pharmacy for persons
with acquired brain injuries.
Summarize why our approach to managing drugs is reductionist and difficult to generalize.
Define two possible functions of behavior.
Contrast and describe behavioral antecedents, precursors and consequences.
Explain the concept of Positive Behavior Supports.
Differentiate between positive and negative reinforcement and provide an example of each.
Summarize three side effects of punishment and construct a rationale for avoiding the use
of punishment in the treatment of challenging behaviors.
Describe two types of behavior data collection.
Apply concepts learned during conference to compose interdisciplinary behavior plans for
persons with acquired brain injuries.
Primary Conference Presenters
10:30-10:45 Break Visit Exhibits
10:45-11:45 Case Analysis and Panel Discussion (1hr)
Tom Hall, MA, CBIST, Dr. Eric Spier, MD, BIM, CBIS, Johnny Dennis, RN, CBIS,
Jimmy Moody, PT, NCS, CBIS, Claudia Mendoza, M.S. C.C.C.-SLP, CBIS,
Alfredo Andrade, OTR, Clara E. Silva, MRC, CRC and Dr. Margaret Servin, Ph.D.
Apply concepts learned during conference to compose interdisciplinary
behavior plans for persons with acquired brain injuries.
11:45-12:45 Networking Lunch
12:45–1:45 Psychopharmacology & ABI (1hr)
Dr. Eric Spier. MD, BIM, CBIS
1:45-2:45
Applied Behavior Analysis and Acquired Brain Injury – Part 1 (1hr)
Tom Hall, MA, CBIST
2:45-3:00
Break Visit Exhibits
3:00-4:00
Applied Behavior Analysis and Acquired Brain Injury – Part 2 (1hr)
Tom Hall, MA, CBIST
4:00-4:45
Case Analysis and Panel Discussion (45 min)
Tom Hall, MA, CBIST, Dr. Eric Spier, MD, BIM, CBIS, Johnny Dennis, RN, CBIS,
Jimmy Moody, PT, NCS, CBIS, Claudia Mendoza, M.S. C.C.C.-SLP, CBIS,
Alfredo Andrade, OTR, Clara E. Silva, MRC, CRC and Dr. Margaret Servin, Ph.D.
Apply concepts learned during conference to compose interdisciplinary
behavior plans for persons with acquired brain injuries.
Dr. Eric T. Spier, MD, BIM, CBIS
Tom Hall, MA, CBIST
Dr. Eric T. Spier, MD, BIM, CBIS
Eric T. Spier, M.D. is currently practicing as a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician. He serves as a
Medical Director of Acquired Brain Injury at Highlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, and with the Mentis
El Paso, Neuro Rehabilitation Facility. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, and
at The Paul Foster School of Medicine in El Paso. Dr. Spier attended medical school at the University of Texas
in Houston, Texas. His medical residency training occurred between the Yale School of Medicine in New
Haven, Connecticut and the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Spier is currently working to
coordinate a spectrum of resources that will serve Acquired Brain Injury patients in the El Paso community.
Tom Hall, MA, CBIST
Tom Hall is employed at Riverside Community Care in Massachusetts as Associate Director for Clinical
Services. His career spans over 30 years of post–acute neurobehavioral care in Acquired Brain Injury. Tom’s
academic training is in learning theory and he holds a Master’s degree in Rehab Counseling. He is a Certified
Brain Injury Specialist Trainer and serves as Vice Chair of Governance for the Academy of Certified Brain
Injury Specialists. He also chairs the ACBIS International Certification Committee overseeing the development
of brain injury certification in Ireland and the UK. Tom has made numerous presentations on neurobehavioral
topics and has published in the journal Behavioral Interventions on memory loss associated with Fluoxetine.
In his leisure time Tom can be found fishing and tending his lobster traps.
4:45-5:00
Wrap Up, Turn in Evaluations and Receive Certificate of Completion
5:00-8:00
Reception with Attendees and Sponsors…
Please join us for a Magic Show and Happy Hour immediately following the Conference
in the Samuel Adams Pub at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center with
Complimentary Refreshments and Cash Bar.
We are accepting Case Studies to be reviewed and discussed at this
conference. Please forward your Case Studies or questions to
Jimmy Moody, Clinical Coordinator at Mentis El Paso to
[email protected]
or Call 915-351-4441 and ask to speak to Mr. Moody about a particular Case
you would like to discuss during the Panel Discussion.
Accreditation
Physicians: This activity has been approved for 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for Physicians
Psychologists: This educational offering qualifies for 7 continuing education hours as required
by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your
course outlines and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for
specific filing requirements.
Nursing: Nursing contact hours have been applied for through the Texas Nurses Association, an
accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Physical Therapists: This course has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy
Examiners as meeting continuing competence requirements for PTs and PTAs for 0.70
continuing competence units.
Occupational Therapists: This course is offered for .70 TOTA CEUs. The assignment of TOTA
CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by
TOTA. TOTA Educational level Introductory, Category 2: Occupational Therapy Process and
Category 3: Professional issues.
Speech-Language Pathologists: This program has been submitted for approval of 7.0 clock
hours of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association (TSHA).
Social Workers and LPC’s: This program has been approved for 7.0 hours of continuing
education by the National Association of Social Workers/Texas and may be used to meet some of
the continuing education requirements for Social Work Licensure renewal. Complaints about the
CE program may be made to TSBSWE at 800-232-3162
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors: This conference has been preapproved for 7.0 hours
of CRC credit.
Other Healthcare Providers: A certificate of attendance will be provided to other healthcare
professionals for requesting credits in accordance with specialty societies or other professional
associations.
Disclosures: Guidelines exist whereby all speakers must disclose any relationships which may
cause a conflict of interest. No relevant financial or non-financial relationships exist for any
speakers and therefore none have been disclosed.
REGISTRATION POLICY
The registration fee for the conference includes materials, continental breakfast and
lunch. You must be registered and paid by March 13, 2015 to receive the discounted
price. Door/Walk-in registration will not be guaranteed due to space limitations. Do not
fax or mail your registration to be received after March 13, 2015. Registration after
March 13, 2015 will be taken at the door only. Your written notice of cancellation will be
accepted for a refund of registration fees less a $40 processing fee if received on or
before March 13, 2015. Cancellations will not be accepted after March 13, 2015. After
this date, there will be no refunds.
LOCATION AND GUIDELINES
The conference will be held at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, Fort Bliss,
El Paso, Texas. For hotel accommodations you may contact Nancy Peters at
915-319-9553 or Jennifer Mansion at 915-494-3275 for more information.
If there is a need for any ADA accommodations, please make your request at least 48
hours prior to the conference by calling 915-319-9553. We recommend you bring a light
jacket or sweater, as the conference room temperature is difficult to regulate. Please no
children allowed.
The conference planning committee reserves the right to cancel this activity or substitute
presenters in the event of unforeseen or extenuating circumstances. In the event that the
provider cancels the activity, participants will be immediately notified and will receive a
full refund.