20th Annual Geriatrics and Long-Term Care Conference

Thursday, September 19, 2019, 7:00 AM - Saturday, September 21, 2019, 3:00 PM CST, UAMS IOA, Ford Auditorium, Rm 1207


This 20th Annual Geriatrics and Long-Term Care Conference is an interprofessional educational activity designed to provide the latest updates on the most current evidence-based standards and research in geriatric medicine and long-term care management.

1. Discuss programs, applications and activities for caregivers.
2. Identify and propose resources for caregivers.
3. Employ strategies to optimize care for advanced dementia.
4. Discuss the role of nutrition in the geriatric population.
5. Compare changes in healthcare and the impact on the elderly.
6. Identify common health conditions in the geriatric population.
7. Analyze issues and best practices in Long Term Care.
8. Discuss new medications and the concerns with some older medications.

*Pre-Conference registration ends Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

(Includes Conference materials, continental breakfasts, lunches, & board reviews)

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (Before August 12, 2019)	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 (From August 13, 2019)
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 12, 2019)

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (24.00 hours), AAPA - American Academy of PAs Category 1 CME (24.00 hours), ACPE - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (24.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (24.00 hours), CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration (24.00 hours), CHES - Continuing Health Education Commission (24.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (24.00 hours)

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.

AMA Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACPE Designation Statement

These knowledge based activities will provide pharmacists up to 23.75 contact hours or 2.37 CEU.  CE credit information, based on verification of live attendance and completion of the program evaluation, will be provided to NABP within 60 days after the activity completion. 

ANCC Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.75 ANCC contact hours.  Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.

AAPA Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 23.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®)

Sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designed for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) to receive up to 24.0 total entry-level Category 1 continuing education contact hours.

Dietitians

This program has been approved for 24.0 continuing education hours for dietitians by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Long-Term Care and Nursing Home Administrators

The Arkansas Department of Human Services Office of Long Term Care has approved this program for 24.0 continuing education hours.

Midtown Little Rock/UAMS Vicinity

UAMS Guest Housing

Markham House Suites

Four Points by Sheraton

Days Inn Little Rock / Medical Center

Downtown Little Rock

DoubleTree

Courtyard Marriott

West Little Rock

Embassy Suites

Holiday Inn West

Crowne Plaza

Hilton Garden Inn West

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Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau

Limited exhibit space is available at the 2019 Geriatrics and Long-Term Care Update to be held September 19-21, 2019 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.

 

 To confirm your support, please select the registration tab and complete the registration form.  For questions, please contact Richelle Thompson at [email protected].