Registration Was Closed on Thursday, August 29, 2019 10:00 PM (EST)

Target Audience: RN/LPN, RA/CNA, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, CM, SW, Neuropsychologists

Program Summary: This intermediate course is intended to provide application of BI rehab interventions into a multidisciplinary BI program .  Participants will learn how to assess patients for agitation, identify sequelae and target interventions to reduce behavioral symptoms, safety risks and improve overall functioning.  Participants will learn effective behavior management techniques including behavioral management treatment plans, behavioral rounds and response teams.  Implementation of alternatives to sitters (e.g., safety coach programs) will be discussed. 

Course Objectives

1.Explain model for behavior management within an inpatient rehabilitation hospital including assessment, treatment plans and behavior management rounds.
2.Illustrate interventions and strategies to contain agitation including verbal de-escalation and behavior response teams.
3.Examine psychosocial issues and individual risk factors that impact performance and long-term outcomes.
4.Provide an overview of neuroanatomy/pathophysiology and related brain injury sequelae across the continuum of care.
5.Examine assessment, education and intervention methods to address BI sequelae  across the continuum of care.
6.Explain the role of pharmacology in brain injury rehabilitation
7.Formulate a comprehensive, integrated model to improve functional outcomes, reduce caregiver burden, improve psychological adjustment and quality of life.
8.Assess patient safety techniques including enclosure beds, wander guards and alternatives to 1:1 sitters

P r o g r a m F a c u l t y

Neil Jasey, MD, Director of Brain Injury Services, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Presenting Neurocognitive and Pharmacological lectures

Andrea Konscol, BSN, CRRN, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Presenting  De-escalation lecture and lab  and Behavior Response lecture

Kristina Morro, BS, OTR/L, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Presenting  Safety Coach lecture and lab and co leading Behavior Planning  lecture

Emma Coiro, BS, SLP, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Presenting  ABS, Behavior Rounds, and Treatment planning lecture and co leading Behavior Planning  lecture

Registration
Kessler Staff: Register through Select University

Non Kessler Staff register online at: : https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/2019MarltonBI201

For further information, please contact Courtney Silviotti at csilviotti@kessler-rehab.com
 

Educational Information

All speakers have no relevant financial or non financial interests or relationships to disclose. There is no commercial support  for this program.

RN – The Inpatient Rehabilitation Division is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American  Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Accredited status does not imply endorsement by the Inpatient Rehabilitation Division or ANCC of any commercial products  or services.

This course designates 7.5 contact hours for nurses.

Requirements for successful completion: Participants must sign in and out and complete a program evaluation.  Attendees eligible to receive partial contact hours.

PT- Application has been submitted to the New Jersey State of Physical  Therapy Examiners for 7.5 continuing education credits.

Speech Language Pathology– This course is offered for .75 ASHA CEUs  (Intermediate level, XXXXX Related area). Partial Credit will not be offered for  this course.

OT - Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is an approved provider for the American Occupational Therapy Association  (#4965) to offer continuing education in occupational therapy. This program awards occupational therapists .75 CEUs or 7.5 contact hours. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content,  products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. (Intermediate Level/Domain of OT: Performance Skills; OT Process: Evaluation; OT Process: Intervention)

ADA Compliance Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, we will make  all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact csilviotti@kessler-rehab.com or call 973-324-3679 with your requests.