Date & Location
Thursday, September 20, 2018 7:00 AM - Saturday, September 22, 2018 5:00 PM
Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Little Rock, AR
Overview
This conference is designed to provide updates on the most current evidence-based standards and research on geriatric medicine and long-term care management
Objectives
- Discuss programs, applications and activities for caregivers.
- Identify resources for caregivers.
- Discuss strategies to optimize care for advanced dementia.
- Discuss the role of nutrition in the geriatric population.
- Discuss changes in healthcare and the impact on the elderly.
- Identify common health conditions in the geriatric population.
- Identify issues and best practices in Long Term Care.
- Discuss new medications and the concerns with some older medications.
Registration
Conference Registration:
(Includes Conference materials, continental breakfasts, lunches, & board reviews)
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (Before September 1, 2018) | ONE DAY | TWO DAYS | THREE DAYS |
Physicians | $120.00 | $230.00 | $290.00 |
Pharmacists | $100.00 | $195.00 | $255.00 |
Nurses, Dietitians, CHES, Other HCPs | $75.00 | $145.00 | $195.00 |
Students/Residents/Fellows* | $40.00 | $80.00 | $95.00 |
REGULAR REGISTRATION
(After September 1 2018) | | | |
Physicians | $135.00 | $255.00 | $325.00 |
Pharmacists | $110.00 | $215.00 | $260.00 |
Nurses, Dietitians, CHES, Other HCPs | $85.00 | $185.00 | $220.00 |
Students/Residents/Fellows* | $50.00 | $100.00 | $145.00 |
*Those who pay the Students/Residents/Fellows price may not claim continuing education as this cost does not include accreditation fees
NOTICE FOR UAMS DEPARTMENTS- If you plan to pay via IDT, please contact Vanessa Jackson in the UAMS OCE Office!
This invoice may be paid by IDT using the following information:
Fund number 900
Cost center 1010857
G/L number 600001
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
A handling fee of $50.00 is deducted for cancellations.
Refund requests must be received by mail or fax one week prior to the conference
(September 13, 2018)
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical
Sciences 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.
Limited exhibit space is available at the 2018 Geriatrics and Long-Term Care Update to be held September 20-22, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the Reynolds Institute on Aging on the UAMS Campus.
Exhibitors will be set up in an open room across the hall from the auditorium where the educational material is being delivered.
Exhibit fee: $350 per space/per day; All three days for $750
Exhibit fee includes:
- Six foot table with cover
- Listing in acknowledgement materials
- List of conference attendees
- Breakfast, breaks and reception setup in exhibitor area
- One complimentary conference registration
Target audience:
Healthcare professionals working with the elderly population, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, nursing home administrators, certified medical directors, PT/OT, and other allied health care professionals.
In order to have your space confirmed, please complete the online exhibit registration form and return it to Richelle Thompson at cmeconf@uams.edu.