Join RCPA on October 2 for a DEI Discussion With National Council’s Will Seto
Cindi Hobbes
IPRC Webinar on Pediatric Delirium: Impact and Opportunities — October 19
Thursday, October 19, 2023
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT;
10:00 am – 11:00 am MDT; 9:00 am – 10:00 am PDT
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Chani Traube, MD, FAAP, FCCM
Speaker/Panelist Bio:
Dr. Chani Traube is Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Critical Care and Director of Clinical Research Mentoring for the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine. She is also Chair of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network (CPCCRN). Dr. Traube is a clinical researcher with expertise in pediatrics, pediatric critical illness, delirium, sedation, and PICU outcomes. She is the Principal Investigator for several NIH-funded multi-site studies investigating the epidemiology of delirium, pharmacokinetics of sedatives, and long-term cognitive outcomes in critically ill children.
Objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will:
- Define pediatric delirium and its associated morbidity;
- Describe the prevalence and morbidity of delirium in seriously ill children;
- Recognize that delirium occurs frequently in children with Acquired Brain Injury during inpatient rehabilitation; and
- Verify that widespread screening for pediatric delirium is feasible.
Audience: This webinar is intended for all members of the rehabilitation team, including medical staff, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, licensed psychologists, mental health professionals, and other interested professionals.
Level: Intermediate
Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.
Registration: Registration is complimentary for members of IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today. Multiple registrations per organization are permitted.
Race & Disability Virtual Program: Disability Inclusion and Intersectionality Webinar on Oct. 3
A Joint Initiative of the FISA Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, and The Pittsburgh:
Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
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No cost, but registration is necessary.
This session addresses the relationship between race and disability and establishes a common language around intersectionality. You will walk away with insights into cultivating programs, practices, and an organizational culture that is grounded in racial justice, disability justice, and inclusion.
This webinar focuses on inclusive practices around disability and racial justice, led by Keri Gray, CEO of the Keri Gray Consulting Group.
Views From the Field: Enhancing Care for Black and African American Health Disparities in Rural Areas
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
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Black and African American (B/AA) communities, especially those in rural areas, are often overlooked in discussions about improving mental health and substance use treatment services. There is a growing need for provider organizations to enhance the quality of care for B/AA individuals.
Join us for a powerful roundtable discussion about the impact of social justice concerns, COVID-19, and challenges of providing care in rural communities. As we build on the discoveries from previous focus groups, this event will amplify conversations regarding workforce shortages, accessible technology, and funding limitations, while highlighting solutions and provider recommendations to address these disparities.
This event is sponsored by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and the Morehouse School of Medicine’s African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. Victor Armstrong, MSW, national director of Soul Shop for Black Churches, will moderate the discussion with panelist representatives from:
- Bootheel Counseling Services — Sikeston, Mo.
- Georgia Pines Community Service Board — Thomasville, Ga.
- NC Counts Coalition — Raleigh, N.C.
By attending the session, you will be able to:
- Discuss the current health care disparities of B/AA populations in rural areas;
- Increase your awareness of challenges regarding access, engagement, recruitment, retention, and outcomes for mental health and substance use care providers in rural areas; and
- Identify solutions and strategies for supporting community partnerships to reduce disparities.
OMAP Pediatric Shift Care Stakeholder Update Call Rescheduled & Survey Date Extended
The Pennsylvania Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP) Pediatric Shift Care Team is conducting a survey to identify individuals interested in participating in the development of education and training content for a new online learning portal. More will be shared about this effort during the upcoming Stakeholder Update Call, which is taking place on August 15 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
If you are interested in participating in the initiative, please take this short 2-minute survey: Pediatric Shift Care Subject Matter Expert Interest Survey. The survey has been extended and will close on August 18, 2023, following the Stakeholder Update Call.
IPRC Webinar: Best Practices When Working With Medical Interpreters in Therapeutic Settings — Sept. 11
Best Practices When Working With Medical Interpreters in Therapeutic Settings
Monday, September 11, 2023
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT;
11:00 am – 12:00 pm MDT; 10:00 am – 11:00 am PDT
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Sally De Arruda, MSHA
Speaker Bio:
Azalia (Sally) De Arruda is a medical interpreter and the Language Service Manager at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where she has worked for the past 16 years. Sally began her career in the Admissions Department and was instrumental in the creation of the hospital’s Language Service Program that she now leads.
Sally holds a Master’s Degree in Health Administration and has specialized training as a medical interpreter, including coursework in The Community Interpreter 40-hour training course, Medical Terminology, Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, and ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview.
Sally is passionate that all patients should receive the best possible care, including those with limited English proficiency. Through her work on and with the rehabilitation team, Sally has developed a robust program to ensure that the best possible rehabilitation care be provided even when language barriers are present.
Objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will:
- Identify the key differences between an interpreter and a translator;
- Recognize behaviors, practices, or pitfalls to avoid when working with a medical interpreter;
- Implement three practical ways for a clinician to interact with a medical interpreter during a medical appointment; and
- Discuss the value of a medical interpreter as a member of the rehab team.
Audience: This webinar is intended for all members of the rehabilitation team, including medical staff, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, licensed psychologists, mental health professionals, and other interested professionals.
Level: Intermediate
Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.
Registration: Registration is complimentary for members of IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today. Multiple registrations per organization are permitted.
State Boards/Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Relocation Announced
Effective July 10, 2023, the Pennsylvania State Boards/Commissions of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs will move to a new physical location at 2525 N. 7th St., Harrisburg, PA 17110. The new 7th Street lobby will be open for in-person assistance for licensure needs. Mailing addresses will remain the same.
Board meetings will continue to take place within Penn Center (2601 N. 3rd St.) until further notice.
Pediatric Shift Care Announces Stakeholder Update Call & Survey
The Pennsylvania Pediatric Shift Care team announced the next Stakeholder Update Call will take place virtually on August 1, 2023, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. A meeting invite with connection information will be posted at a later date.
The Pediatric Shift Care initiative also requests any individuals with expertise in the Pediatric Shift Care experience that is interested in participating as a Subject Matter Expert to support development of education and training content to please complete a survey indicating your interest. More information regarding the online learning portal will be shared during the next Stakeholder Update Call. If you are interested in participating, please take this short 2-minute survey: Pediatric Shift Care Subject Matter Expert Interest Survey. The survey will close on August 4, 2023.
Fostering Gender-Affirming Practices for Trans Youth Through Strengths-Based Approaches — Webinar on July 13
Thursday, July 13, 2023
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm EDT
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This webinar is offered by The Center for Health Care Strategies.
Everyone deserves to receive the care they need, including trans youth. Transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive youth face unique barriers to accessing health care, which are further compounded for trans youth of color, trans youth in rural communities, and trans youth on public insurance. Providers can better support trans youth by incorporating a youth-led, strengths-based approach in their care. By shifting practices and policies, health care teams can make their care settings more welcoming for trans youth and their families and work toward centering youth voices in discussions on health care access, social and community resources, and more.
This webinar will highlight promising strategies for creating welcoming health care settings for trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive youth and their families. A nationally recognized pediatrician as well as a health center founder and nurse-practitioner will share their experiences creating practices that empower trans youth to lead their health care journey, access needed resources, and advocate for themselves and their communities. The webinar is a product of Accelerating Child Health Transformation (ACHT), a national initiative led by the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that seeks to accelerate the adoption of key strategies necessary to advance anti-racist and family-centered pediatric practice.
Providers, patients, patient and family advocates, and other interested stakeholders are invited to join this 75-minute event. This webinar will not be recorded. By attending this event, you agree to not record the event.
IPRC Webinar on Weaving the Concepts of DEI Into the Fabric of Pediatric Rehab — August 1
Weaving the Concepts of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion into the Fabric of Pediatric Rehabilitation: One Organization’s DEI Journey
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT;
10:00 am – 11:00 am MDT; 9:00 am – 10:00 am PDT
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Penny Adams, MS-OTR/L
Speaker Bio:
Penny Adams is an Occupational Therapist and Inpatient Pediatric Therapy Team Lead on the Inpatient Pediatric Unit at the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Grand Valley State University in 2004 and has worked at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital for the past 17 years, treating children of all ages in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Penny drives her unit’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion efforts and skillfully engages her colleagues, patients, and their families in impactful learning activities.
Objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will:
- Summarize the importance of incorporating DEI activities into the pediatric rehabilitation environment;
- Discuss strategies to improve staff and patient engagement in formal DEI planned activities;
- Describe three practical ways to improve equity and inclusivity within a pediatric rehab environment; and
- Review one multi-disciplinary rehab unit’s approach to year-long DEI programming.
Audience: This webinar is intended for all members of the rehabilitation team, including medical staff, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, licensed psychologists, mental health professionals, and other interested professionals.
Level: Intermediate
Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.
Registration: Registration is complimentary for members of IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today. Multiple registrations per organization are permitted.
