2012 Annual Education Conference

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Supporting Our Students in Difficult Times; READY, SET, GROW!

 

The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel

215 Innovation Blvd.

State College, PA 16803

800-233-7505

 

 

PRE-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY April 13, 2012

12:00 pm -   8:00 pm             Registration Opens
1:30 pm -   5:00 pm             Half - day PM Session (Excludes lunch & dinner)

Friday Half-Day  PM Sessions

 (F01) Autism Spectrum Disorders:  It’s all in the Eyes
(Half-Day, PM Session) 1:30pm – 5:00pm           Maureen C. Jones, RN MS

An overview of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including best practice assessment and intervention specifics for students will be provided.  The school nurse’s ability to effectively interact and respond to health issues for students with autism spectrum disorders will be highlighted.

 

(F02) Children’s Health Insurance Program
(Half-Day, PM Session) 1:30pm – 3:00pm

Toni Harman, Manager-Community Outreach, United HealthCare Community Plan

Ms. Harman has 25 years experience working with managed care plans focusing on the underinsured and the uninsured.

Let No Child Be Without Health Insurance.

This session will provide information to reduce the barriers for children to be enrolled in the CHIP program (which offers health insurance for uninsured children).    Learn how to submit  a CHIP application and the proper documentation required for efficient processing.  The school nurse will gain knowledge to assist families and students in navigating the application process. 

3:00pm – 3:30pm     Break

(F03) The New Asthma Guidelines:  Implications for the School Nurse

          (Half –Day, PM Session) 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Dr. Maureen George, PhD, RN, AE-C, FAAN, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Update your knowledge on current Asthma guidelines.  Information will be discussed concerning care of both school age child and the student athlete.  This session will include case study examples and provide resources available to school nurses.
 

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY April 13, 2012

 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm                 Registration

  1:30 pm - 5:00 pm                 Half Day Sessions

  8:30 pm - 9:00 pm                 Region Meetings

 SATURDAY April 14, 2012

  6:15 am - 7:00 am                 Morning Walk/Run

  6:30 am – 7:30 am                 Registration

  7:00 am - 8:00 am                 Continental Breakfast

  8:30 am - 10:00 am               Keynote Speaker, Todd Kupper, RD, LDN

10:00 am - 10:30 am               Break/Legislative Auction Display*/Vendors

10:30 am - 12:00 pm               General Session

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm                 Lunch

  1:30 pm - 3:00 pm                 Breakout Sessions

  3:00 pm - 3:30 pm                 Break/Refreshments

  3:30 pm - 5:00 pm                 Breakout Sessions

  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm                 Legislative Auction Display/Vendors

  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm                 Awards Dinner

  7:30 pm - 11:00 pm               Entertainment by Nittany Entertainment

   7:30 pm - 8:30 pm                Legislative Auction Drawing

10:00 am - 6:00 pm                 Vendor Exhibits

  8:00 pm – 10:00 pm              Vendor Exhibits

SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2012

7:00 am - 7:45 am                   Walk/Run, Yoga

7:30 am - 9:00 am                   Breakfast

9:00 am - 10:00 am                 Annual Business Meeting

10:00 am - 10:30 am               Legislative Updates – Morgan Plant

10:30 am - 12:00 pm               Department of Health Updates  

 

* The annual basket raffle to benefit the legislative efforts for school health issues will begin during morning break.  Basket/gift donations to this cause will be accepted during registration on Friday and Saturday morning.  Items will be on display during break and winners will be drawn during the evening entertainment 7:30pm – 8:30pm .   Winners can pick up their baskets at the evening entertainment until 8:30pm

 

GENERAL SESSION:

(S01) 8:30am – 10:00am  KEYNOTE:  The Magic of Nutrition

Todd Kupper, RD, LDN

You will experience a one-of-a-kind motivational, nutritional education program.  Through audience participation and magic, this program is designed to teach the importance of good nutrition and staying active with the use of magic and illusion to create an memorable experience.

10:00am – 10:30am      Break/Vendor Exhibits/Auction Display

(S02) 10:30am – 12:00pm  General Session:   New Food Allergy Guidelines

Beth Anne Bahn, Director, Division of School Health,  PA Department of Health

The Pennsylvania Departments of Education and Health have developed non-mandatory state guidelines for managing life threatening food allergies in schools.  A multi-disciplinary approach is imperative to provide a safe learning environment for students with life threatening food allergies.  This session will describe how childhood allergies can impact student health and provide a summary of the new guidelines. .

12:00 pm – 1:30pm      Lunch/Networking/Vendors/Legislative Auction Display

 

 

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS:

 

1:30pm – 3:00pm                   Breakout Session I

 

(S03) Nutrition Magic

Todd Kupper, RD, LDN

In the interactive session you will make octopus bananas, play nutrition trivia, and learn a nutrition related magic trick.  Enjoy learning activities to help students learn about nutrition.      

(S04) School Nurse Technology in the 21^st Century

Jared Reck, Technology Integration Coach, Google Certified Teacher, Masters Degree Multimedia Technology, North Allegheny Intermediate High School and Charity Istone, MSN, CRNP, School Nurse North Allegheny Intermediate High School.

Have you ever wondered about what Technology is available to promote School Health Services and improve communications in you school community?  You will experience hands on opportunity to practice your skills.  Each participant should bring their personal laptop.

                                    (This session also available Breakout Session II)

(S05) Cortical Visual Impairment: Most Common Cause of Visual Impairment

Maryanne Loebig, MSN, CRNP, Director of Health Services, Western PA School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA

Did you know that the most common cause of visual impairment in children is Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)?  This session will provide information on environmental adaptations and equipment for students with CVI.  Additionally, you will learn simple adaptive materials that can be utilized in the school setting.  Case presentations will be included.

(S06) Anaphylaxis

Dr. Michael Raffaele MD, Area Medical Manager, US Medical Affairs

Overview of anaphylaxis and treatment will be discussed.

                                    (This session also available in Breakout Session II)

(S07) An Addict in the School, an Addict in the Home

Tish S. Foster, RN, CSN, Med., MSN, Oxford Area High School, Andrew Foster

Learn about drug abuse through the eyes of both a student as well as a school nurse.  Recognize signs and symptoms of drug use in schools and at home.  A young man will give a personal story of his triumphs and tribulations.  Information on addiction, recovery, and transition back to the school setting will be provided.

 (S08) Child Abuse

Teresa Olsen, M.Ed, Program Director, Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect, PA Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics.

Learn about current state guidelines for school professionals regarding Child Abuse and/or Neglect.

3:00pm – 3:30pm   Break

3:30pm - 5:00pm          Breakout Session II

 (S09) The Alphabet Drugs

Elaine Surma, Senior Supervisory Special Agent, Bureau of Investigative Services, Office of Attorney General

“Not Just the Alphabet Anymore”!  Learn about many new illegal drugs that have immerged in the school setting.

(S10) School Nurse Technology in the 21^st Century

Jared Reck, Technology Integration Coach, Google Certified Teacher, Masters Degree Multimedia Technology, North Allegheny Intermediate High School and Charity Istone, MSN, CRNP, School Nurse North Allegheny Intermediate High School.

Have you ever wondered about what Technology is available to promote School Health Services and improve communications in you school community?  You will experience hands on opportunity to practice your skills.  Each participant should bring their personal laptop.

                                    (This session also available Breakout Session I)

(S11)  Pediatric Assessment- Stabilization – The Greatest Challenge

Judith Haluka, BS, RCIS

At the completion of this session, the school nurse will be able to complete a fast and efficient assessment on pediatric patients to determine seriousness of injury/illness.  This session will demonstrate assessment tools and strategies utilized in the school setting.

(S12) Managing Students with Seizures

Mary Grattan, BS

This session will cover information  ranging from basic seizure recognition and first aid to developing an effective seizure action plan.  The psychosocial aspects of epilepsy will be addressed.  The school nurse will be provided with information, strategies and resources that will enable better management of the student with seizures.

 (S13) Teen Parenting:  Playing for Keeps High School Outreach Program

Mr. Tom Sheaffer, Director Division of Program Development and Evaluation, Ms. Susan Boyer, PACSETI Instructor, Mr. Kevin Loughnane, PACSETI  Instructor

Numerous aspects of lifestyle changes in teen parenting will be included in this program.  This session will provide resources for school nurses dealing with teen-age pregnancy in their schools.  Actual teen parent testimonials will be presented.

(S14) Anaphylaxis

Dr. Michael Raffaele MD, Area Medical Manager, US Medical Affairs

Overview of Anaphylaxis and treatments will be discussed.

 (THIS SESSION IS ALSO AVAILABLE DURING BREAKOUT SESSION 1)

 

5:00pm                                      Main Sessions end

5:00pm – 6:00pm                   Vendors

6:00pm – 7:30pm                   Awards Dinner

7:30pm - 8:30pm                    Legislative Auction Drawing

7:30pm – 11:00pm                 Entertainment – Nittany Entertainment

8:00pm – 10:00pm                 Vendors

 

SUNDAY April 15, 2012

 

7:00am - 7:30am          Morning Walk/Run, Yoga

8:00am – 9:00am                   Breakfast

9:00am – 10:00am        Annual Business Meeting

10:00am – 10:30am      Legislative Updates – Morgan Plant

10:30am – 12:00pm    

(SU1) School Health Update 2012

Beth Ann Bahn, Director of School Health Division PA Department of Health

This session will provide school nurses with the current status of proposed legislation and regulations as well as to inform us of the PA Department of Health initiatives.  Time for questions/answers will be provided.

12:00pm                                 Wrap Up and Goodbye

                                                Have a safe journey home!

 

General Conference Information

Pre-Conference:

Friday April 13, 2012:  1:30pm - 5:00pm (separate fee), registration desk opens at 12:00pm.

 Participants may receive 1.5 to 3.0 Act 48 hours depending upon the sessions attended.

Conference:  (Documented attendance at all sessions will yield 11.0  Act 48 hours.)

Friday April 13, 2012:  Registration 12:00pm - 8:00pm, Regional Meetings 8:30pm

Saturday April 14, 2012: Registration 6:30am - 7:30am, Breakfast 7:00am-8:00am, General sessions 8:30am – 12:00pm, Concurrent Workshops 1:30pm - 3:00pm and 3:30pm - 5:00pm,  Awards Dinner 6:00pm – 7:30pm.  Nittany Entertainment 7:30pm – 11:00pm, Legislative Auction Drawing 7:30pm-8:30pm, Vendors 10:00am-6:00pm & 8:00pm-10:00pm.

Sunday April 15, 2012:   Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am, PASNAP Annual Business Meeting 9:00am  – 10:00am,10:00am – 10:30am Legislative Updates,  General session 10:30am - 12:00pm.

Millersville Course Meeting – To be announced.

All meals listed below, plus costs for Act 48 and continuing education credits are included.

Location / Reservation Information:

Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, PA  1-800-233-7505

All guests must make reservations directly with the Hotel on an individual basis, identifying themselves as attendees of the PASNAP Conference to receive the discounted rate.  Please use PAAD12B.

Room Rates are $119.00 plus tax per night for a single or double, $119.00 for a triple and $119.00 for a quad during the block of time from April 12, 2012 – April 15, 2012.

Please note the above rates are subject to PA sales tax and occupancy tax.  A $1.00 +tax safe charge is mentioned as an additional charged item.

Reservations must be made by March 12, 2012 in order to secure the PASNAP discounted rates and block of rooms reserved.

Registration Guidelines:

Pre-conference:  The separate fee for the pre-conference includes the selected workshop(s) only.

Conference:  The registration fee includes the following meals: Saturday  April 14, 2012  through Sunday April 15, 2012:  lunch and dinner on Friday, and lunch on Sunday are on your own.

 

Special Notes: 

ü  For all questions, please contact the conference coordinator:
Sue McMullen, phone: 814-673-8906 or email: pasnap2012conf@gmail.com

ü  One graduate credit is available from Millersville University. You MUST contact Dr. Barbara Zimmerman at 717-872-3376 or email bzimmerman@millersville.edu before the first day of the conference.

ü  Funds for the conference that are received in the form of educational grants will be noted in the conference program.  Inclusion of presenters (and/or their products) in the conference does not imply endorsement by either PASNAP or AANP.

ü  Act 48 credits will be issued ONLY IF the attendee’s professional ID number is provided on their conference registration form and proper attendance signatures are provided at each conference session.

ü  ALL SPEAKERS AND SESSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PASNAP CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.

ü  Children and family members are welcome; however, please note that ONLY conference attendees may attend educational sessions. All attendees must pay and be registered for meals (see cost). It is the attendee’s responsibility to arrange daycare, if needed. PASNAP will not assume responsibility for unattended children.

ü  If you are interested in participating in the morning exercise offerings, please do so at your own risk. PASNAP will not be responsible for any injury incurred while enjoying these activities.  This year participant interested in attending this activity will be asked to pre-register at the registration desk upon arrival to the conference and these events will only take place if 10 or more sign-up to participate for each of the offerings listed.