NHF12-217

What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? College and Career Choices

Speakers: Don Molter, MEd.

Do you want to be a doctor, lawyer, artist or professional athlete when you grow up? Let us tell you how. Hear a discussion on planning for your future, resources that are available, and how to advocate for yourself and take personal responsibility. We focus on scholarship opportunities and grants, the importance of career and personal inventories, the importance of class selection and performance, and hear success stories from our panelists. Learn how to use Internet and college search engines, the importance of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the role that vocational rehab can play.

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NHF12-105

Weighty Matters: Overweight with a Bleeding Disorder? Why It Matters and What We Can Do About It

Speakers: Ruth Mulvany, DPT, MS, PT

This session reviews current research on prevalence and impact of overweight conditions in patients with bleeding disorders. We analyze the biomechanical stress of weight loading on joints and multiple body systems, and will review how being overweight adversely affects people with bleeding disorders even more than the average population. Examples of calculations for biomechanical stress are given. Research on weight-loss strategies will be reviewed and participants will develop at least one strategy for counseling/patient education, safe exercise for fitness, wellness and weight loss, motivation and promotion of self-management.

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NHF12-215

When a Band-Aid and a Hug Are Not Enough! Pain Management and Alternative Therapies

Speakers: Angela Lambing, MSN, NP-C

This session reviews hemophilia pain and how it may be perceived. We look at data from the National Pain Study and discuss non-pharmacological approaches to pain management with an emphasis on collaborating with your hemophilia treatment center for optimal pain management options. We learn to recognize the many different types of hemophilia pain and understand how different non-pharmacological strategies can assist in pain management. In addition, we identify how teens may differ in their expression of pain.

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NHF12-222

Camp Nursing: Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho, It’s Off to Camp We Go

Speakers: Jennifer Meldau, MSRN, CPNP; Madeline Cantini, BSN, RN, CCRC; Jim Munn, RN, MS; Moderator: Ellen White, RN, MSN

This session focuses on the role of the HTC nurse in the camp setting. After a brief discussion of the history and types of camps offered for those with bleeding disorders, the speakers focus on the following: health center guidelines developed for camps serving those with bleeding disorders; ways to address campers' other co-morbidities besides their bleeding diatheses; and the benefits to both the HTC nurse and the camper in this type of setting. We also discuss the importance of self-infusion teaching and ways to accomplish this at camp, the importance of teaching within the camp setting, how other health-related topics that support the care of children with bleeding disorders can be incorporated at camp, and ways to make the learning experience fun.

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NHF12-124

Please Tell Me Who You Are: Identifying Different Roles in the Hospital Setting

Speakers: Kristen Jaworski, RN, BSN, CCRC

In this session, we focus on the variety of healthcare providers families with a bleeding disorder will encounter and give effective methods on how to best communicate with them. We define “need to know” information and role play an exercise on how to effectively advocate for your care when dealing with different providers. Leave the session with a list of phrases that will aid in conversations with healthcare providers and a basic template of “need to know” information. Best of all, you will have increased confidence in working with your healthcare team.

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NHF12-004

Hemophilia 101

Speakers: Joanna A. Davis, MD

This session focuses on the basics of hemophilia including inheritance, mechanism, symptoms and management. With a thorough overview of the condition, you will have a better understanding of joint bleeds, the rationale for prophylaxis and practical approaches to common issues. Hear from veteran parents, teens and young adults on living with hemophilia.

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NHF12-008

Preguntas Para Los Expertos En Español

Speakers: Irmel A. Ayala, MD

Únase a nosotros para esta sesión donde analizaremos la definición médica de hemofilia y la enfermedad de von Willebrand, el manejo de los trastornos y un repaso general de los medicamentos y otras terapias para el tratamiento y la prevención de episodios de sangrado. Habrá tiempo suficiente para preguntas y respuestas.

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NHF12-203

NHF Ethics Committee: What Can We Do For You?

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

NHF12-219

Creative SW Programming

Speakers: Peg Geary, MA, MBA, MPH, LCSW, CCM; Elissa Kraus, MS, CGC; Don Molter, MEd; David Rushlow, LMSW; Moderators: Peg Geary, MA, MBA, MPH, LCSW, CCM

Understanding Hemophilia Genetics: How Can We Help? Social Workers are given an introduction to basic hemophilia genetics, including pattern of inheritance, risk determination, and molecular testing and analysis. Using case scenarios we discuss the implications of DNA testing on the patient and family, and the complex ethical issues surrounding the disclosure of results. We explore the psychosocial dynamics of the burden and consequences of genetic knowledge. Participants identify and explore ways to assist patients and families cope with the all-too-common reactions of guilt, shame and blame —— Career Counseling for Adolescence: During this session we focus on the role and importance of career counselors within the bleeding disorder community. We discuss advocacy skills for parents and students, the differences between Healthcare Plans, IEPs and Section 504 plans and when each plan should be appropriately used. Learn about the importance of early career testing, scholarship searches, and school/community involvement activities. —— Utilizing Telemedicine in Rural Communities: This session focuses on implementing a telemedicine program at your HTC. We discuss funding, the protocols and technology necessary to run such a program. Learn how this innovative technology can improve access to healthcare and quality of care for the rural patient population. You also learn how to assess client readiness and delivery of social work intervention techniques using telemedicine as a therapy tool.

MP3

$20.00

$20.00

NHF12-220

Wish Upon a STAR: Discussion of Ankle Replacement Surgery

Speakers: Paul S. Cooper, MD; Moderator: Carolyn Francis, RN, CNP, MS

Learn about the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR™) from the Medstar Georgetown University Hospital's leading foot and ankle surgeon, Paul S. Cooper, MD. Dr. Cooper discusses ankle anatomy; what makes the bleeding disorders patient an ideal candidate for the STAR; the advantage of ankle replacement over an ankle fusion; and preoperative, post-operative and rehabilitative care. He talks about how bleeding disorders patients are doing and will be expected to do in the future. Having performed more than 1,000 ankle replacements, Dr. Cooper shares his experience, challenges and hopes for the future of ankle replacement therapy.

Audio CDs: 1

Audio CD

$12.00

$12.00

NHF12-220

Wish Upon a STAR: Discussion of Ankle Replacement Surgery

Speakers: Paul S. Cooper, MD; Moderator: Carolyn Francis, RN, CNP, MS

Learn about the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR™) from the Medstar Georgetown University Hospital's leading foot and ankle surgeon, Paul S. Cooper, MD. Dr. Cooper discusses ankle anatomy; what makes the bleeding disorders patient an ideal candidate for the STAR; the advantage of ankle replacement over an ankle fusion; and preoperative, post-operative and rehabilitative care. He talks about how bleeding disorders patients are doing and will be expected to do in the future. Having performed more than 1,000 ankle replacements, Dr. Cooper shares his experience, challenges and hopes for the future of ankle replacement therapy.

MP3

$10.00

$10.00

Subtotal

$122.00