August - December 2010

Please take a moment to review the SJMC Health Community Calendar. This community publication is offered bi-annually and includes relevant healthcare information on a variety of topics.

Free CEU Programs
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Health Screenings
Immunizations
Health Topic Seminars
Support Groups
Women’s Services
Childbirth Education & Programs
Kids’ Corner

FREE CEU Programs

Advanced Care Planning-Courage in Conversation

#1350 Julia Ellifritt, LISW-S, Sponsored by Holy Family Hospice & SJMC

Registration and light refreshments begins at 6:00 pm and the talk will start at 6:30 pm.

In this one hour workshop you will engage in the exploration of knowledge, skills and values that help provide quality care for persons of all cultures.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses, social workers and counselors

40-70 RULE - Bridging the Communication Gap Between Seniors and Their Familie

#1351 Sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care, Westlake Village & SJMC

Registration and light refreshments begins at 7:30 am and the talk will start at 8:00 am.

Based on independent research and experience, Home Instead Senior Care recommends that adult children follow the 40-70 Rule - if the adult is 40 or the parent is 70, it’s time to start talking about sensitive senior subjects. Get practical advice from professionals who can influence families preparing for this significant life transition.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses, case managers, and social workers

Understanding the Importance of Cultural Competency

#1352A & #1352B Bill Lewis, BA, VNA Neighborhood Services Coordinator

Registration and light breakfast begins at 7:30 am and the talk will start at 8:00 am.

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Registration and light meal begins at 6:30 pm and the talk will start at 7:00 pm.

This program will assist the healthcare professional to understand the importance of cultural competence and provide an understanding of how to develop these important skills.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses and social workers

Managing Difficult Behaviors

#1353 Jim Collins, PhD, Gerontologist, Provider Services, Huntington Woods & SJMC

Registration and light refreshments begins at 6:00 pm and the talk will start at 6:30 pm.

1. List and discuss common psychiatric disorders and difficult behaviors.
2. List and discuss behavioral interventions;
3. Discuss the importance of training and education.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses, administrators, dieticians, social workers, OT, certified case managers, and activity professional

Pain Management: A Comprehensive Approach

#1354 Joanne Hudson, RN, CHPN Hospice of the Western Reserve

Registration begins at 6:00 pm and the talk will start at 6:30 pm.

Hospice workers are experts on the management of pain. At this presentation, we discuss the common myths and fears surrounding opioids and their use at the end of life. The different types of pain are defined as well as appropriate management and the need to assess pain as the fifth vital sign.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses, social workers and counselors

Helping Caregivers and Other Stressed Out Clients with Guided Imagery

#1355 Laura Hazen, Education Director of Hanson Services, Inc.

Registration and light refreshments begins at 6:00 pm and the talk will start at 6:30 pm.

In this program you will learn what guided imagery is and how it may provide physical and mental benefits to improve ones overall well-being. You will be able to identify ways to make guided imagery accessible to clients and will be able to demonstrate how guided imagery is done.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses and social workers

Maximizing Communication with Dementia Patients

Sponsored by Home Instead, Alzheimer’s Association, Arden Courts, Hospice of the Western Reserve & SJMC

Registration and light refreshments begins at 12:00 pm and the talks will start at 12:00 pm.

You Can't Take That Away from Me

#1356A

| 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Mary Lambert, Alzheimer's Association |

We will discuss the stages of Alzheimer's disease and the losses associated with them. The underlying message is to focus on what people with memory loss can do, rather than what they can no longer do.

Communicating with Dementia Patients in a Hospital Setting

#1356B

| 1:45 - 2:45 pm | Tracey Murphy, Marketing Director, Arden Courts |

Caring for dementia patients in a hospital setting is full of challenges. Possible techniques will be offered for successful care planning, better communication and behavior redirection.

Time Orientation in Patients with Dementia: The Key to Communication

#1356C

| 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Nate Gradisher, Hospice of the Western Reserve |

Dementia often leads to difficult interactions between patients, families and caregivers. Families have strong reactions when their loved ones fail to recognize them. An array of communication tools are explored in this program which are more effective in reaching patients who have lost verbal skills. Such understanding can be the foundation to more meaningful and peaceful interactions for patients with dementia and those that love them and care for them.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists

Childhood Obesity - An American Epidemic

#1357 Michele Hiatt, RD, LD & Gina Nemecek, Nutrition Associate from SJMC

Come learn about this startling wave of obesity in children. Learn how to help prevent this condition and the ways to remedy it. Objectives:
1. Explain the prevalence of obesity in the pediatric populace
2. Discuss possible co-morbidities of obesity in the pediatric populace
3. Identify the scope of treatment and prevention of childhood obesities
4. Learn the role of the healthcare professional in the treatment and prevention of childhood obesity

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses and dietitians PENDING

Talent Management Essentials: Finding, Keeping and Developing Your Top Talent

#1358 Jacqueline Mueckenheim of North Coast IT Group's Professional Development Division
- Sponsored by Rae-Ann & SJMC

Registration and light refreshments begins at 7:30 am and the talk will start at 8:00 am.

Finding, engaging and developing top talent should be a top priority in any organization. Organizations who embrace the critical nature of Talent Management realize greater performance, bigger successes, better bottom lines and happier, more satisfied customers and clients. In this highly interactive program, we'll explore the three key elements to effective Talent Management.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for Ohio Board of Nursing, State of Ohio counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapist board

Juggling Elephants

#1359 Chris Serdinak, LSW

Registration and light refreshments begins at 5:30 pm and the talk will start at 6:00 pm.

This program covers the "what we all know but don't know what to do with it” kind of approach on changing your life to be what you want it to be. Family, friends, work... how do we juggle it all? This program provides a unique learning environment focusing on juggling the fundamentals of life.

RSVP: 440-871-3030
CEU: 1.0 for nurses and social workers

Humor: Promoting Health, Hope and Healing

#1360 Jennifer D. Trudel, Professional Relations Coordinator, Hospice of the Western Reserve
-Sponsored by Brighton Gardens, Hospice of the Western Reserve & SJMC

Registration and light refreshments begins at 6:30 pm and the talk will start at 7:00 pm.

This presentation will help us understand and identify the benefits and importance of humor and laughter in our daily lives. We will define both humor, therapeutic humor and review the history of humor in healthcare. Through group interaction and discussion we become aware of appropriate and inappropriate use of humor.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses, social workers, and counselors

Transitioning Out of the Home

#1361 Pat Pierce, LNHA, Westbay Care and Rehab Center
- Sponsored by Westbay & SJMC

Registration and light refreshments begins at 6:00 pm and the talk will start at 6:30 pm.

This program provides information to the community and health care professionals regarding steps to be taken in anticipation of a person with cognitive deficits needing increased services.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses, social workers and counselors

Survival Solutions For Stress

#1362 Laura Hazen, Director of Education, Hanson Services
- Sponsored by Hanson Services, Avon Oaks & SJMC

Registration and light refreshments begins at 8:00 am and the talk will start at 8:30 am.

While everyone experiences stress at some time, caregivers carry an especially heavy load. This program offers effective and practical suggestions for managing stress and surviving the caregiving experience.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses, social workers, counselors and PT and OT

Communicate + Cultivate + Collaborate: The Leadership Performance Equation

#1363 Jacqueline Mueckenheim of North Coast It Group's Professional Development Division

Registration begins at 7:30 am and the talk will start at 8:00 am.

What is leadership? What does it mean to lead? What are the differences between "management" and "leadership" or between "influence" and "direction"? We'll explore the relationship among human-centered workplace communication practices, leadership cultivation and collaborative practices and how they interact to shape successful leaders and ultimately overall team and organizational performance.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 Ohio Board of Nursing, State of Ohio counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapist board

Stress Management

#1364 Matt Williams, PCC-S, Holy Family Hospice - Sponsored by Holy Family Hospice & SJMC

| Wednesday, October 13 | 6:30 pm | 6:30 pm | 27633 Bassett Road, Westlake |

Registration and light refreshments begins at 6:00 pm and the talk will start at 6:30 pm.

Whether good or bad, stress is something we all experience to some extent. Finding a balance and setting healthy boundaries will make life easier for us. This program will offer healthy ways to deal with the stress of our lives.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses, social workers and counselors

Get the Message: Improving Communication with Persons with Memory Loss

#1365 Laura Hazen, Education Director of Hanson Services

Registration and light refreshments begins at 6:00 pm and the talk will start at 6:30 pm.

Topics will include: how memory loss affects communication, the importance on non-verbal communication, practical tips for basic conversation and improving your approach and attitude for more effective communication with those who have memory loss.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses, social workers, counselors and PT and OT

Holiday Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder: Investigate the Syndrome That Most People Refer to as the "Holiday Blues" or "Winter Depression"

#1366 Jim Collins, PhD, Gerontologist
- Sponsored by Provider Services, Huntington Woods, Independence Village & SJMC

Registration begins at 6:00 pm and the talk will start at 6:30 pm.

Program Objectives:
1. To define Holiday Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (and to differentiate them)
2. To list and discuss physical and psychological symptoms of Holiday Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
3. List and discuss treatments for Holiday Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (supportive, pharmacological, behavioral, cognitive)

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses, dieticians, certified case managers, activity professionals, social workers, and administrators

Ethical Perspectives in Healthcare

#1367 Sponsored by VNA, The Northridge Health Center & SJMC

Registration begins at 4:30 pm and the talk will start at 5:00 pm.

An overview of ethical views and their application in hospital, hospice and nursing home settings will be discussed.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses and social workers

Ischemic Stroke in the Non-Acute Setting

#1368 Lilian Hanrahan, RN, MA,Ed., CCRN, Director - Acute Care Services and SJMC

Registration and light refreshments begins at 6:00 pm and the talk will start at 6:30 pm.

Stroke constitutes a large portion of our patient population. Offering education for nurses working in extended and long-term care facilities allows them to be able to react quickly when stroke occurs in the non-acute setting. Knowledge of the appropriate response is fundamental to safe practices.

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses

Munchausen and Munchausen by Proxy

#1369 Jim Collins, PhD, Gerontologist, Provider Services, Huntington Woods & SJMC

Registration and light breakfast begins at 7:30 am and the talk will start at 8:00 am.

Program Objectives :
1. List types of factitious disorders
2. Discuss symptoms of Munchausen Syndrome>br> 3. Discuss treatments of Munchausen Syndrome
4. Discuss social work interventions and methods

RSVP: 877-597-6348
CEU: 1.0 for nurses, dieticians, certified case managers, activity professionals, social workers, administrators and PT and OT

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