Each year the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center serves the needs of pediatricians, family practitioners, general and pediatric surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, primary care, emergency and pediatric nurses, pediatric, family medicine and emergency medicine residents, and public health system professionals across the Commonwealth of Kentucky by recognizing the need for high quality life-long learning for inter-professional healthcare professionals through continuing education.

In the spirit of building patient-focused relationships, it is intended that participants receive the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical medical information available on a variety of important patient-related topics, the end result being that the knowledge gained by attendance at the conference will improve the health and lives of children throughout Kentucky and surrounding areas.

Educational needs and practice gaps were identified through a comprehensive paper-based needs assessment and evaluation completed by attendees at the previous year’s meeting, input from the medical staff, and guidance from the planning committee. Some talks were prompted by recent publications, in both medical and mainstream media, focusing on certain healthcare pediatric issues. Results of the needs assessments were then assimilated and prioritized by an organizing committee appointed by the chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Kentucky in order to set this year’s agenda. This year’s conference focuses on the up-to-date management of conditions practitioners encounter during every-day practice.

The conference begins with a reception and presentations that focus on the issues of apparent life-threatening events and hypertension.

Dr. Mark Plunkett, newly appointed Director of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, will discuss the diagnosis and management of congenital heart disease. Conference attendees will gain national perspectives on the comprehensive interactions involved in the management of asthma, teen sexual practices, and the management of sports injuries. Recent advances in pediatric neurosurgery will be addressed. Attendees will also gain new insights into the fields of international adoptions and pediatric psychiatric issues, and learn ways to improve the survival of pediatric patients with sepsis.

The concurrent workshops offer a unique program. A toxicology workshop will enhance the understanding of common pediatric ingestions. The other sessions include a breastfeeding workshop, management of the pediatric patient with diabetes, and a conversation about the role of nurse practitioners in pediatric care.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Craig Martin, Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at UK HealthCare. Dr. Martin serves as the clinical pharmacist for UK Hospital’s Antimicrobial Management Team. The AMT provides patients at the UK Chandler Medical Center with appropriate, cost-effective antimicrobial therapy through formulary management and patient-specific interventions. The Antimicrobial Management Program has been successful in reducing both resistance rates and expenditures on antimicrobial agents. His talk will address the continuing impact of MRSA infections in our communities.

Plan today to join us in Lexington as we work together to improve patient care.

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Provide initial treatment and describe current evaluation and management of the patient with an apparent life-threatening event
• Describe the current medical management of hypertension in the pediatric patient
• Review the presentation and initial management of the newborn and infant with congenital heart disease
• Discuss new management guidelines for the patient with asthma
• Discuss teenagers’ sexual practices and their implications for general practice
• Describe the general management of common sports injuries in the pediatric population
• Discuss current trends in the diagnosis and management of community-acquired MRSA infections
• Review common toxicological emergencies
• Discuss the role of nurse practitioners in pediatric health care
• Review breastfeeding techniques and issues
• Discuss issues related to the management of the pediatric patient with diabetes
• Review the management of hydrocephalus in children
• Discuss the procedures associated with international adoptions
• Review the diagnosis and management of common pediatric psychiatric conditions
• Review issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis in the pediatric population
• Discuss ways to improve survival of pediatric patients with sepsis

Click on the Files button to the right for a description of exhibit opportunities.

Because exhibits make the difference between a good conference and a great one, your organization is encouraged to participate at the highest level possible.

KPS members are invited to an Open Forum and Lunch on Friday, April 11, from Noon-1:30 PM.

If register for the continuing education sessions as a KSP member, you willl be registered for the lunch.

If you are a KPS member NOT attending the CE sessions and want to attend the KPS Open Forum and Lunch only, click on the following link - http://www.kyaap.org/cgi-bin/contacts/contact.cgi?3 

A refund less a $25.00 processing fee will be issued if written notice of withdrawal is received by March 28, 2008. No refund will be granted after this date. Registration may be transferred to another participant.

The Colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine Continuing Education Office reserves the right to cancel or make substitutions in this activity. A full refund will be issued if circumstances warrant cancellation of the conference.

Medicine

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Each physician should claim only those credits actually spent in the educational activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

CME credit per day:
Thursday – 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Friday – 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Saturday – 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

Nursing

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

The Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) approves The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing as a provider as well. ANCC and KBN approval of a continuing nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content nor commercial sponsors. This activity is offered for a maximum of ANCC 12.25 and 14.7 KBN contact hours for nurses who attend all sessions. Partial credit is on a daily basis (4/10/08 = 2.7 KBN [2.25 ANCC] contact hours 4/11/08 = 8.4 KBN [7.0 ANCC] contact hours, 4/12/08 = 3.6 KBN [3.0 ANCC] contact hours. Provider #: 3-0008-01-13-021,022,023. A certificate will be issued after the conference.

All sessions will be held at the DoubleTree Guest Suites, 2601 Richmond Road, Lexington, Kentucky. Overnight accommodations are available at a discounted rate of $89.00 single/double occupancy plus tax per night. Reservations must be made by March 20, 2008, to receive the guaranteed conference rate. To make reservations, phone (859) 268-0060 and indicate that you are attending the UK Contemporary Pediatrics conference.

Visit http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/LEXRRDT-Doubletree-Guest-Suites-Lexington-Kentucky/index.do for complete hotel information and directions. Because Keeneland is holding their Spring Meet, you are strongly encouraged to make sleeping room reservations as soon as possible.