2021 Shepherd and Friends Virtual CE Seminar

DAY 1: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9  |  REGISTER NOW

2 – 3 p.m. EDT  |  Understanding Ethical Standards in Investigations 

Key Takeaways: 

• Explore the types of ethics with a focus on applied ethics in investigations
• Explain the fundamental elements in professionalism in the insurance and private investigation industry
• Discuss the ethical/unethical behaviors and scenarios seen in surveillance by private investigations
• Review the laws and consequences that directly impact how private investigators conduct ethical investigations
• Discuss key information so adjusters can understand the investigation process and what actions are ethical/unethical for private investigators

Presenter:

• Scott Woodall, President & CEO of Woodall & Broome

3 – 4 p.m. EDT  |  Neuropsychology in the Rehabilitation Setting

Key Takeaways: 

• Describe neuropsychology in a way that is understandable
• Demonstrate an understanding of three purposes for neuropsychological testing
• Name three components of a neuropsychological report

Presenter: 

• Laurie Nash, Ph.D., ABPP, Director of Psychology and Neuropsychology at Shepherd Center

 

DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10  |  REGISTER NOW

2 – 4 p.m. EDT  |  Transitioning Home with Increased Self-Efficacy through Life Skills Training and Peer Support

Key Takeways: 

• Describe life skills training offered through Shepherd Center
• Describe a brief history and philosophy of peer support
• Discuss the effect of peer support on patient outcomes
• Describe a current caregiver peer support study
• Describe the current expansion of the peer support program

Presenters:

• Angie Pihera, MS, CTRS, Life Skills Coach, Shepherd Center 
• Pete Anziano, Peer Support Manager, Shepherd Center
• Ashley Mangin, Research Coordinator, Shepherd Center
• Claire Holley, BSN, BA, RN, ABI Family Peer Support Coordinator, Shepherd Center

Panelists: 

• Mariellen Jacobs, ABI Family Peer Support Liaison, Shepherd Center
• Ruth Batchelor, ABI Family Peer Support Volunteer, Shepherd Center
• Angie Pihera, MS, CTRS, Life Skills Therapist, Shepherd Center
• Pete Anziano, Peer Support Manager, Shepherd Center
• Claire Holley, BSN, BA, RN, ABI Family Peer Support Coordinator, Shepherd Center

 

DAY 3: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11  |  REGISTER NOW

2 – 3 p.m. EDT  |  Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce

Key Takeaways: 

• Review the multi-generations in today’s workforce—briefly review each generation
• Compare and contrast the different risk factors that increase the risk of injury in both the older employee and their younger counterparts
• Review strategies employers can implement to mitigate loss
• Review “tech neck” and “text thumb” and how these affect the younger generations
• Understand how the various risk factors in a multigenerational workforce can adversely affect medical and indemnity

Presenter: 

• Kevin Glennon, RN, BSN, CDMS, CWCP, QRP, Vice President & National Product Leader of Home Health + Complex Care, One Call

3 – 4 p.m. EDT  |  Traumatic Brain Injury- Management in the Trauma Setting

Key Takeaways: 

• Identify three common medical issues associated with brain injury observed in the critical care setting.
• Identify at least one pharmacological intervention for each of the common issues reviewed.
• List the two classes of medication that should be limited in the acquired brain injury population.

Presenter: 

• Amy L. Kolarova, D.O., Staff Physiatrist, ABI Program, Shepherd Center

 

DAY 4: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16  |  REGISTER NOW

2 - 3 p.m. EDT  |  Wearable Technologies: Does it Fit your Claimant?

Key Takeaways: 

• Identify the process for wearable technology evaluations and recommendations
• Recognize how wearable technology recommendations affect the injured worker’s level of function
• Understand the basic equipment and features of wearable technology
• Basic understanding of life span, maintenance and supplies to keep injured worker functional

Presenter: 

• Zack Craft, ATS, ATP, CRTS, CAPS, CEAC, NRRTS, Vice President & National Product Leader of Durable Medical Equipment, One Call

3 – 4 p.m. EDT  |  Improving Access to Clinical Practice through Telemedicine

Key Takeaways: 

• Discuss the tenants of best practice for telemedicine
• List limitations based on location, access and technology while conducting telemedicine
• Describe clinical limitations in the use of telemedicine

Presenter: 

• Angela Beninga, D.O., Chief Medical Informatics Officer and Staff Physiatrist, Shepherd Center

 

DAY 5: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17  |  REGISTER NOW

2 – 4 p.m. EDT  |  Benefits of Acupuncture Combined with Physical Therapy

Key Takeaways: 

• Understand the science behind acupuncture treatment
• List musculoskeletal diagnoses that are often treated with acupuncture
• Define physical therapy and specialized approaches for injured workers
• Learn differences between dry needling and acupuncture
• Discover the benefits of combining acupuncture and physical therapy
• Delve into top diagnoses that benefit from a combined approach

Presenters: 

• Michelle Despres, PT, CEAS II, CETS, Vice President & National Product Leader of Physical Therapy, One Call
• Una Cho, Acupuncturist, CEO, SS Acu Network
• Chang Sook Choi L.Ac., Csc Acupuncture Clinic

4 p.m. – 5 p.m. EDT  |  Handling Ethical and Moral Dilemmas in the Claims Management Process

Key Takeaways: 

• Define “ethics” and identify what constitutes ethical and unethical behavior or conduct
• Define morals/morality and identify what constitutes immoral vs. amoral behavior or conduct
• Review the CDMS and CCM code of conduct
• Review case specific scenarios where ethical/moral issues are directly or indirectly involved in the claims management process
• Discuss supportive measures case managers and adjusters can use to make the claims process easier to handle when ethical/moral issues are involved

Presenter: 

• Hayley Tidwell, BSN, RN, CCM, Director of Clinical Education, One Call

 

DAY 6: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18  |  REGISTER NOW

2 – 3 p.m. EDT  |  Restoring Hope at the Shepherd Center

Key Takeaways: 

• Describe the breadth of services and value-added programming available
• Discuss the utility of the interdisciplinary staff and specialty staff/consultants 
• Describe the available continuum of care and process for admissions
• Describe the programs available to support the patient and family needs

Panelists: 

• Michael R. Yochelson, MD, MBA, FACHE, Chief Medical Officer, Shepherd Center
• Shari L. McDowell, PT, DPT, SCI Program Director, Shepherd Center
• Katheryn Metzger, OTR/L, MBA, ABI Program Director, Shepherd Center
• Jacqueline Jones, RN, BSN, CCM, MM, Director of Admissions & Case Management, Shepherd Center

3 – 4 p.m. EDT  |  The Assumption of Ethics in the Workers’ Compensation Arena

Key Takeaways: 

• Understand ethics, general overview
• Learn the assumptions of ethics in the context of workers’ compensation 
• Explore real world situations involving stakeholders in the workers’ compensation system

Presenter: 

• Cannon Alsobrook, Esq., Partner, Savell & Williams

 

Credits Offering: 13 hours total (3 hours of Ethics)

CE Credit Approved: 

• RN, LPN, ARNP, CNA nationwide
• CCM nationwide
• Adjuster: AL, DE, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, OK, OR, TX
• CA Adjuster: Workers’ Compensation Post-Designation

CE Credit Submitted & Pending Approval:

• Adjuster: AL, ID, IN, LA, MN, MT, NH (WC), NH (Multi-Line), NM, NV, UT