Activity jointly
provided by the American Epilepsy Society and AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in
Healthcare
Release
date: April 30, 2021
Expiration date: April 30, 2024
Overview
This internet based enduring interactive emodule focuses on care information for patients with
neurocognitive and disabilities. Case study examples will include Autism
Spectrum Disorder, Angelman Syndrome, and Dravet Syndrome. Challenges can arise
in providing comprehensive care for persons with intractable epilepsy,
particularly among patients with neurocognitive disabilities. This course presents the latest research and novel approaches that address quality of life
and care for patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities, and integrates
examples of an interprofessional approach for care.
This panel discussion covers:
1.Plan of care approach for in-patient and
electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring planning that highlights success and
safety for patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities
2.Care for adolescent/young adults with
neurocognitive disabilities who are transitioning to adults
3.New psychiatric interventions for
patients with epilepsy
4.Ethical and legal considerations for
persons with epilepsy and neurocognitive conditions Program
Agenda
- Introduction, Madona Plueger, ACNS-BC, APRN, CNRN, FAES
- Addressing the Challenges of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in the Inpatient Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Mackenzie C. Cervenka, MD
- Adolescent and Young Adult Transition Barriers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Meghann Soby, LCSW
- Treatment of Psychiatric Comorbidities, Jay Salpekar, MD (Rebecca Goldberg Kaufman AES Clinical Award in Ethical Neuropsychiatry)
- Ethical and Legal Concerns with the Intellectual Developmental Population, Saskia Hendriks, MD, PhD
- Panel Discussion and Conclusions, All faculty; Jeannine Conway, PharmD, BCPS; Chelsea Weyand, PhD, ABPP, Adam Worthington
Advanced Practice Providers, Behavioral Health Providers, Clinicians, Fellows/Trainees, Nurses, Pharmacists, Scientists and Technicians
Learning Objectives
Following participation in this activity, participants will be able to:
1.Develop an understanding of behavioral interventions and implementation of care, to support a successful stay in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
2.Identify the critical factors of care in the transition process into adult care in the context of neurocognitive/neurodevelopmental delays
3.Interpret the role of psychotropic medications to address psychiatric comorbidities in persons in epilepsy
4.Develop an understanding of ethical and legal considerations for persons with epilepsy and neurocognitive comorbidities
Resolution of Conflicts of Interest
It is the policy of the American Epilepsy Society and AKH to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor. All persons involved in the selection, development and presentation of content are required to disclose any real or apparent conflicts of interest. In accordance with the ACCME Standards of Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, the AES implemented the mechanisms of prospective peer review of this CME activity, to identify and resolve any conflicts. Additionally, the content of this activity is based on the best available evidence.
Planning Committee, Faculty Reviewers’ Disclosures of Financial Relationships
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, the AES requires that any person who is in a position to control content of a CME activity must disclose all relevant financial relationships that they have with an ineligible company. Unless otherwise indicated (*), none of the planners or faculty of this activity have any financial relationships to disclose. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies have been mitigated. The following individuals contributed to this activity’s content.
Planning Committee and Faculty
Mackenzie C. Cervenka, MD – Vitaflo - Contract Research
Jeannine Conway, PharmD, BCPS – Greenwich Biosciences - Consultant
Shanna Guilfoyle, PhD
Saskia Hendriks, MD, PhD
Madona Plueger, ACNS-BC, APRN, CNRN, FAES
Jay Salpekar, MD – Eisai, Inc - Consultant
Meghann Soby, LCSW
Chelsea Weyand, PhD, ABPP
Adam Worthington
CME Reviewer
Elaine Sing-Wah Seto, MD, PhD
Janelle Wagner, PhD
AKH CE Planners and Reviewers
Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN (planner)
Bernadette Marie Makar, MSN, APRN, BC, NP-C (reviewer)
American Epilepsy Society Staff Planners
Cristina Graham
Kandice Kidd, MA
Accreditation
The American Epilepsy Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
For more information regarding contact hours, please call American Epilepsy Society 312.883.3800 or education@aesnet.org.
Credit Designation
The American Epilepsy Society designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
I support
of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and the American Epilepsy
Society. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education
for the healthcare team.Nursing
Credit being awarded: 2.5 ANCC contact hours
Pharmacists
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this continuing education activity for 2.5 contact hours.
If you have questions regarding accredited CE credit, please contact AKH at JGoldman@akhcme.com.
Commercial Support
No commercial support was received for this activity.
CME/CE Certificate
To receive credit for your participation in this activity, please complete the evaluation survey provided at the conclusion of the activity.
Unapproved Use Disclosure
The American Epilepsy Society and AKH requires accredited CME/CE authors to disclose to learners when products or procedures being discussed are off-label, unlabeled, experimental, and/or investigational (not FDA approved); and any limitations on the information that is presented, such as data that are preliminary or that represent ongoing research, interim analyses, and/or unsupported opinion. This information is intended solely for continuing medical education and is not intended to promote off-label use of these medications. If you have questions, contact the medical affairs department of the manufacturer for the most recent prescribing information. Information about pharmaceutical agents/devices that is outside of U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved labeling may be contained in this activity.
Disclaimer
This accredited CME/CE activity is for educational purposes only and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the American Epilepsy Society or AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare. Reasonable efforts have been taken to present educational subject matter in a balanced, unbiased fashion, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each activity participant must always use his or her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label, investigational and/or experimental uses.