The University of Colorado School of Medicine, and College of Nursing

The University of Colorado
School of Medicine,
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
and College of Nursing
present:
Bugs & Drugs: 2014
Saturday, November 8, 2014
UCD Anschutz Medical Campus
Education 2 South
13001 E. 17th Place
Aurora, Colorado 80045
http://www.UCDenver.edu/BugsandDrugs
General information
The Bugs and Drugs Symposium focuses on the latest diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. This course is designed for physicians, nurse
practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and allied health professionals. The symposium includes didactic presentations with audience
participation, small group lectures, and case presentations. The goal of the course is to have participants leave with a skill set that will improve their
clinical practice related to infectious diseases.
Overall Learning goals
At the conclusion of this conference, learners should be able to:
Block I: Immunization Update and Zoonotic Infections in Colorado
ACPE# 0008-9999-14-063-L01-P (1.75 contact hour – knowledge-based)
1) For a given patient, determine which immunizations, if any, would be most appropriate, and explain risks and benefits of the vaccine to the patient.
2) Describe risk factors and diagnostic criteria for common Colorado animal-to-human transmitted diseases and implement appropriate treatment guidelines.
Block II: Hepatitis C Screening and Treatment, and Infections of Skin and Soft Tissue
ACPE# 0008-0000-14-064-L01-P (1.75 contact hour – knowledge-based)
1) Manage patients at risk for hepatitis C infection, including screening, selection of appropriate pharmacotherapy, monitoring and referral to specialist if
needed.
2) Identify and manage clinical scenarios and causative organisms for lower extremity cellulitis and diabetic foot infections.
Block III: Inappropriate Use of Antimicrobials and Case Studies in Infectious Disease
ACPE# 0008-0000-14-065-L01-P (1.75 contact hour – knowledge-based)
1) List 2-3 sources of information on local resistance trends and implement strategies for appropriate prescribing of antimicrobial agents.
2) Recognize new presentations of “old” diseases such as C. diff, tuberculosis and community acquired pneumonia (CAP), or presentations of new infectious
diseases, and outline current recommendations for treatment of these diseases.
Workshops
Travel-related Infections ACPE# 0008-0000-14-066-L01-P (1 contact hour – application-based)
Implement evidence-based guidelines from the CDC and other organizations related to international travel health considerations.
HIV Prevention and Treatment ACPE# 0008-0000-14-067-L02-P (1 contact hour – application-based)
Assess the suitability of PrEP and other prophylactic measures for people in Colorado living with or at high risk for HIV/AIDS.
Update on STDs in Colorado ACPE# 0008-0000-14-068-L01-P (1 contact hour – application-based)
For a given patient, assess risk and implement evidence-based strategies to reduce risk; discuss and recommend appropriate testing.
Program schedule
6:30 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:55 AM
Opening Remarks
Block I
8:00 AM
Immunization Update
Edwin Asturias, MD
8:45 AM
Zoonotic Infections in Colorado
Jennifer House, DVM
9:30 AM
Questions for Block I Speakers
9:45 AM
Break
Block II
10:00 AM
Hepatitis C Screening and Treatment
Lisa Forman, MD; Jennifer Kiser, PharmD
10:45 AM
Infections of Skin and Soft Tissue
Mary Bessesen, MD
11:30 AM
Questions for Block II Speakers
11:45 AM
Lunch
Block III
12:45 PM
Inappropriate Use of Antimicrobials
Tim Jenkins, MD
1:30 PM
Case Studies in Infectious Diseases
Connie Price, MD
2:15 PM
Questions for Block III speakers
2:30 PM
Break
Workshops [each workshop repeated once; 1 hour each program]
2:45 PM
Travel-related Infections
Steven Johnson, MD
HIV Prevention and Treatment
Jose Castillo-Mancilla, MD; Peter Anderson, PharmD
STD Update
Mark Thrun, MD
3:45 PM
Transition
4:00 PM
Repeat of Workshops
5:00 PM
Adjourn without Regrouping
faculty
CONFERENCE COORDINATORS
Ann Froese-Fretz, MS, RN, CNS, CPNP-PC
Program Director, Continuing Nursing Education
CU College of Nursing
Kathleen McCartney, PharmD
Coordinator, Continuing Pharmacy Education
CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
PRESENTERS
Peter Anderson, PharmD
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Edwin Asturias, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
CU School of Medicine
Mary Bessesen, MD
Associate Professor
CU School of Medicine
Jose Castillo-Mancilla, MD
Assistant Professor
CU School of Medicine
Lisa Forman, MD, MSCE
Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Hepatology
CU School of Medicine
Continuing education
credit
Pharmacy
The CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy
Education as a provider of continuing
pharmacy education. This program has been
accredited for up to 7.25 contact hours of
CE credit. To receive CE credit for this seminar,
participants must complete the online statement of
attendance and program evaluation and provide their NABP
eProfile ID number and month and day of their birthdate
upon registration. CE credit will be uploaded to CPE
Monitor within four weeks.
Jennifer House, DVM, MPH
State Public Health Veterinarian
Communicable Disease Epidemiology Program
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Tim Jenkins, MD
Assistant Professor
CU School of Medicine
Steven Johnson, MD
Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
CU School of Medicine
Jennifer Kiser
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Connie Price, MD
Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Disease
CU School of Medicine,
Denver Health Medical Center
Mark Thrun, MD
Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
CU School of Medicine,
Director, HIV/STD Prevention and Control,
Denver Public Health
We would also like to acknowledge the contributions of the
conference coordinators; Pam Welker, administrator for the
CU Office of Continuing Medical Education & Professional
Development; Benton Westergaard, program administrator
for the CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Office of Continuing Pharmacy Education; and
Dena Graves, administrative assistant for the CU College of
Nursing Office of Lifelong Learning.
Nursing
The University of Colorado College of Nursing is an approved provider
of continuing nursing education by the Colorado Nurses Association,
accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation.
This educational offering for 7.25 contact hours is provided by the
University of Colorado College of Nursing Office of Lifelong Learning
(Pharmacology credit to be determined). A CNE certificate will be
emailed to participants within 30 days after the conference.
Medicine
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the
accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of
The University of Colorado School of Medicine Skaggs School of Pharmacy
and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and College of Nursing. The University of
Colorado School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Colorado School of Medicine designates this live activity
for a maximum of (7.25) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should
claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in
the activity.
Location
The Bugs and Drugs Symposium will be held at the Anschutz
Medical Campus of the University of Colorado in auditorium L281102 (Education 2 South).
The Anschutz Medical Campus is located just west of I-225 and
Colfax Avenue in Aurora. Parking will be available for $1 in the
Ignacio, Kiowa and Georgetown parking lots near Education 2
South, as well as the Henderson Parking Garage. Turn south on
Victor Street from E. Montview Blvd, then turn west on E. 19th
Avenue to access parking.
parking map:
registration &
Refunds
Registration before September 1, 2014 will cost $175. Registration after
September 1, 2014 will be $225. Registration includes continental breakfast,
lunch, and snacks. Please register online at
www.ucdenver.edu/bugsanddrugs. Cancellations received by October 10,
2014 will be refunded minus a $40 processing fee. No refunds will be available
after October 10, 2014, although you may send a substitute. For questions
please call 303-724-4298 or e-mail [email protected].
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df Questions
educational
materials
For questions related to continuing pharmacy education, please call:
(303) 724-4298.
All presenters will compile selected slides and educational
materials which will be available for you to download prior to the
conference. A link to educational materials will be sent to the
email you provide upon registration approximately 2 weeks before
the program.
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disability act
statement
Please indicate if you have any need for auxiliary aids or special
assistance services upon registration.
For questions related to continuing medical education, please call:
(303) 724-3555.
For questions related to continuing nursing education, please call:
(303) 724-6883.