2015 Spring Symposium Brochure

Emerging Clinical Issues
in Infectious Diseases 2015
Infectious Disease Association of California
30th Annual Spring Symposium
in conjunction with the California APIC Coordination Council
PO Box 66751
Los Angeles, CA 90066
May 2-3, 2015
Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel
Costa Mesa, CA
This activity has been approved for
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
30th Annual IDAC Spring Symposium
May 2-3, 2015
IDAC Executive Committee:
Gregory L. Strayer, M.D., President
Francesca J. Torriani, M.D., Vice President
Philip Robinson, M.D., Secretary/Treasurer
Ronald J. Goldman, Ph.D., Executive Director
IDAC Council:
Mohammed Al-Jasim, M.D.
Martin Fee, M.D.
Arash Heidari, M.D.
Nilesh Hingarth, M.D.
Charles James, Pharm.D.
Barry Statner, M.D.
Ronald B. Wasserman, M.D.
IDAC CME Committee
Norman J. Waecker, M.D., Chair
Bonnie V. Bock, M.D.
Michael Butera, M.D.
Raymond Chinn, M.D.
Ellie J.C. Goldstein, M.D.
Arash Heidari, M.D.
Barry Statner, M.D.
Francesca J. Torriani, M.D.
Accreditation
The Infectious Disease Association of California (IDAC) is accredited by the
Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to
provide continuing medical education for physicians. IDAC takes responsibility
for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
PHYSICIANS: IDAC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.0
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied
to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education. I.
PHARMACISTS: Pharmacists may use courses which have been approved for
continuing education by the Medical Board of California towards their California
continuing education requirement, (Section 1732.2(b) of the California Code of
Regulations).
NURSES: The California APIC Coordinating Council designates this educational
activity for a maximum of 9.0 CEU hours.
About IDAC
Founded in 1985, the Infectious Disease Association of California is a non-profit organization (Tax
ID # 95-4106813), serving the educational needs of medical doctors in California with an interest in
Clinical Infectious Diseases/HIV. IDAC is a regional society affiliated with the Infectious Diseases
Society of America and the HIV Medical Association, as well as a recognized specialty society of the
California Medical Association. IDAC conducts two symposia per year, publishes a quarterly newsletter, conducts research addressing clinical and business issues pertaining to the practice of Infectious
Diseases, operates an Internet web site and e-mail network, and coordinates a Speakers Bureau.
Full Membership is open to physicians practicing in California. Associate Membership is open to
physicians practicing outside California, pharmacists, Ph.D.s, R.N.s, infection control practitioners,
and microbiologists. Dues are $125 per year. Membership is also available to I.D. Fellows-inTraining in California at no charge.
ABOUT CACC
Founded in 1978, the California APIC Coordinating Council (CACC) is a statewide steering
committee for California’s local APIC chapters, representing the collective interests of Infection
Preventionists throughout the state. CACC’s mission is to legislate, communicate, and educate
it’s members on issues related to infection control and provide input to the national APIC
organization. More information on CACC is available at the website: www.caapic.org.
• Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA
The Infectious Disease Association of California (IDAC), in conjunction with the
California APIC Coordinating Council, hosts its 30th annual Spring Symposium on
Saturday & Sunday, May 2-3, 2015. The Spring Symposium mixes the discussion of
clinical infectious disease topics, with time to enjoy the destination and socialize with
colleagues and their families.
This year’s event takes place at the Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel, Costa Mesa, CA.
As presented within this brochure, it will consist of 9 CME sessions and Break-Out sessions for physicians, pharmacists, and infection control practitioners. A Reception and
Symposium Banquet will take place at the Seasons 52 restaurant at South Coast Plaza,
across from the Westin Hotel.
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, pharmacists, researchers,
infection control practitioners/nurses, and microbiologists with an interest in infectious
diseases, HIV medicine, and infection control.
Cme Curricular Goals & Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
Understand the impact of gut microbiota on human health and disease and apply
this knowledge to applications of antimicrobials.
Apply new recommendations for physician attire on hospital-based infection control
procedures.
Apply new recommendations for evidence-based antibiotic management in patient
care.
Apply new recommendations for the diagnosis, screening, treatment, and
prevention of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae.
Apply utilization of new laboratory testing techniques in implementing an
antimicrobial stewardship program.
Apply new recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease
cases from a pathologist’s point of view.
Apply new recommendations for the diagnosis, screening, treatment, and
prevention for Ebola and other global health issues.
Apply new recommendations for the diagnosis, screening, treatment, and
prevention for emerging infectious disease outbreaks.
Apply the latest research on microbial biofilms in medical devices for developing
infection control strategies.
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Disclosures
This symposium is supported by grants from commercial interests. List of supporting
companies will be available at the web site: www.idac.org and disclosed at the symposium.
CME topics and speakers are chosen independently of commercial interests. Speaker
disclosures will be provided in the course syllabus, distributed at the symposium.
For Additional Information
Web: www.idac.org
• E-mail: [email protected] • Phone: (310) 216-9265
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Saturday, May 2, 2015
7:30amRegistration Opens / Continental Breakfast / Industry Exhibits
8:15 Opening Remarks
Gregory Strayer, M.D.
President, IDAC
8:30 “All Diseases Begin in the Gut” (Hippocrates): The Power of Microbiota
Gail Hecht, M.D.
Past-President, American Gastroenterological Association
Professor, Medicine and Microbiology/Immunology
Director, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Assistant Dean of Medical Student Research
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
9:30 Morning Break / Industry Exhibits
10:00 Hanging Up the Not-So-White Coat
Michael Edmond, M.D.
Chief Quality Officer, Associate Chief Medical Officer
Clinical Professor, Infectious Diseases
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Iowa City, IA
11:00 Antimicrobial Stewardship: Optimizing Duration of Therapy
Thomas M. File Jr., M.D.
Chair, Infectious Disease Division, Summa Health System
Professor, Internal Medicine; Master Teacher; Chair, Infectious Disease Section
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Akron, OH
Noon Lunch / Industry Exhibits
12:30pmPhysician/Pharmacists/CAAPIC Break Out Sessions
1:20 The Rise of Carbapenem-Resistance in California and
How We Can Protect Our Patients
James A. McKinnell, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
Infectious Disease Specialist, Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Principal Investigator, LA-BioMed
Los Angeles, CA
2:20 Break
2:35 Role of Antimicrobial Testing in Antibiotic Stewardship
Janet A. Hindler, M.C.L.S., M.T.(A.S.C.P.)
Senior Specialist, Clinical Microbiology
UCLA Health System
Los Angeles, CA
3:40 Incorporating Pathology in the Practice of Infectious Disease:
Myths and Reality
Jeanette Guarner, M.D.
Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Medical Director, Clinical at Emory University Hospital in Midtown
Atlanta, GA
May 2-3, 2015
• Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA
4:40 Sessions End
6:00 Symposium Reception
at Seasons 52
Restaurant at
South Coast Plaza
7:00 Symposium Banquet
at Seasons 52
Restaurant at
South Coast Plaza
Sunday, May 3, 2015
8:00amRegistration / Continental Breakfast
8:30 Ebola & Other Global Issues of Local Concern
Carlos del Rio, M.D.
Hubert Professor & Chairman
Hubert Department of Global Health
Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University
Professor of Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
9:30 Morning Break
9:45 A Local Health Department’s Perspective of Global Health Threats
Eric C. McDonald, M.D.
Medical Director, Epidemiology & Immunization
County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency
San Diego, CA
11:00 Microbial Biofilms … A Global Threat in a Post-Antibiotic Era!
Marcia Ryder Ph.D., R.N.
Ryder Science, Inc.
Nashville, TN
11:45 Symposium Ends
Registration
Pre-registration—including continental breakfasts, sessions, Saturday lunch buffet, and
breaks—is $25 for paid 2015 IDAC Members registering by April 23, 2015. Member registration at the door is $50. Non-member advance registration is $150, $170 at the door.
See Registration Form for Single Day rates.
Members and Non-Members may register at the IDAC Web Site—www.idac.org—and
pay by credit card through PayPal or by completing the enclosed Registration Form and
mailing it with a check to IDAC, PO Box 66751, Los Angeles, CA 90066, or fax the form
with credit card information to IDAC at (310) 216-9274.
Cancellation Policy
Symposium registration will be refunded (minus a $20 service fee), if written notification
is received by April 23, 2015.
Emerging Clinical Issues in Infectious Diseases
30th Annual IDAC Spring Symposium
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Accommodations
The Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel is a luxury hotel, with proximity to the cultural variety,
exciting attractions, and natural splendor of Orange County. Rejuvenate in the newly
redesigned guest rooms, featuring the Westin Heavenly Bed®, an invigorating shower in the
Heavenly Bath®, flat screen televisions, beautifully appointed amenities, and coffee makers with complimentary Starbucks® coffee. The hotel also offers the WestinWORKOUT®
fitness studio, an outdoor heated pool, garden terrace, outdoor tennis courts, in-room spa,
and dining in the Patina-operated Pinot Provence restaurant.
Over the pedestrian bridge is the shopping mecca of South Coast Plaza, containing more
than 275 boutiques and restaurants, and cultural events are offered at the adjacent Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The hotel is dog-friendly (under 50 lbs., prior notice required,
no fee). For more hotel information, visit the hotel’s web site: www.westinsouthcoastplaza.
com or call: (714) 540-2500
Hotel Reservations
A limited block of hotel rooms have been reserved for the Symposium, beginning at
$149+tax per night (single/double). To guarantee your room reservation at this special rate,
you can use the hotel link on the IDAC website: www.idac.org,
or contact the hotel directly at www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/
IDAC2015SpringSymposium or call (714) 540-2500. The hotel
reservation deadline is April 9, 2015. After that date, rooms
will only be available on an “as available basis” at current rates.
Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival date.
All cancellations should be made directly with the hotel and a
cancellation number must be obtained.
Social Event
A Symposium Reception and Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 2, at the Seasons 52
restaurant at South Coast Plaza. Dinner entree choices are Maple-Glazed Roasted Chicken,
Cedar Plank Roasted Salmon, or Vegetable Cavatappi Pasta. Cost is $65 per person ($95 onsite). Seating is limited. Please mark your entree choice on the Registration Form.
May 2-3, 2015
Westin Hotel, Costa Mesa, CA
Registration Form & Fees
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Indicate Choice and Quantity Transportation
Driving Instructions: From Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway), exit Bristol St. Take
Bristol east to Anton Blvd. Turn right, and the hotel will be on the left side.
Air Travel: The Westin is a mile from John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) and
60 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport Transportation: The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to/from John
Wayne Airport. Otherwise, a taxi is $9. From LAX, Prime Time Shuttle can provide share
van transportation for $40 each way. Reservations can be made at the web site: www.primetimeshuttle.com or by calling: (800) 733-8267.
On-Site Registration
IDAC Members
___ Two-Day Meeting Registration
$25.00$50.00
___ Saturday-Only Registration
20.0040.00
___ Sunday-Only Registration
10.0020.00
___ Wish to become an IDAC Member125.00
Non-IDAC Members
___ Two-Day Meeting Registration
150.00170.00
___ Saturday-Only Meeting Registration
90.00
110.00
___ Sunday-Only Meeting Registration
65.00
85.00
Wine & Cheese Reception & Banquet Dinner
65.0095.00
___ I will attend the Banquet Select an entree: ___ Maple Chicken ___Cedar Roasted Salmon ___Vegetable Pasta
65.0095.00
___ Spouse will attend the Banquet Select an entree: ___ Maple Chicken ___Cedar Roasted Salmon ___Vegetable Pasta
Location/Parking
The Westin Hotel is located at 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Day self parking
is available at $6; $12 overnight. Valet Day Parking for $16, $32 overnight.
Received by April 23
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E-mail: [email protected]
P.O. Box 66751
Fax (310) 216-9274
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(310) 216-9265
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Web site:
Los Angeles, CA 90066
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www.idac.org or,
For Hotel Reservations — See “Accommodations” on facing page.
Meeting Registration Deadline—April 23, 2015
Hotel Reservation Deadline—April 9, 2015