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Friday, November 08
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4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
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Advanced Practice, Allied Health and Office Administrators Networking Reception
Supported by Aimmune Therapeutics |
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Saturday, November 09
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
Supported by Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Allied Health Saturday Morning Program (AH)
Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.
Supported by an independent educational grant from Aimmune Therapeutics
Moderator: Maureen George, PhD, RN, AE-C
10:00 am
Angioedema: What to Do When It's Not HAE
Kimberly Clay, RN, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Angioedema is a very challenging and complex condition that is seen in allergy offices. There are several possible causes for acute swelling, and it is not always easy to determine the etiology. This session will review the pathophysiology of angioedema, important history-taking questions, diagnostic work-up and management plan for those patients who have normal HAE lab studies.
How to Help Our Patients Get Their Medications and Other Tips to Improve Patient Access
This presentation will discuss the challenges that our patients may face when trying to obtain care, including transportation, finances, literacy and access to medication. This session will focus on how to assess these barriers and offer tools that may help to improve patient’s access to care and treatment.
10:45 am
Tips to Help Patients Obtain Medications
Tara Doran, RN, MHA
11:05 am
Tips to Assess and Help Patients with Psychosocial Challenges
Theresa Aldape
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Moderator:
Maureen George, PhD, RN, AE-C
Speaker:
Tara Doran, RN, MHA
Speaker:
Kimberly George Clay, RN, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Speaker:
Theresa Aldape, LMSW
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Allied Health Professionals Luncheon
Supported by Aimmune Therapeutics
Not For Credit |
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Managing the Whole Person, Not Just the Food Allergy (AH)
Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.
Food allergies have a significant impact on quality of life. It is important, as allied health providers, that we consider a holistic approach to patient care. Participants will be given practical, useful tips to help families manage daily activities including school, holiday parties and family events.
1:00 pm
Bullied for Having a Food Allergy and Coping Strategies to Help
Ashley Ramos, PhD
1:45 pm
Engaging Schools in Best Practice to Keep Everyone Safe
Jodi Shroba, MSN, APRN, CPNP |
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Speaker:
Ashley Ramos, PhD
Speaker:
Jodi Ann Shroba, MSN, APRN, CPNP
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Myth-busting in the Allergy Practice: Separating Fact From Fiction (AH)
Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.
This session will discuss common questions, misconceptions and urban myths encountered in the allergy practice. Topics include foods, medications, vaccines and other frequentlyfound myths regarding allergies.
Speakers:
Amanda L. Michaud, PA-C
Abby L. Allen, RN, NP |
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Speaker:
Amanda L. Michaud, PA-C
Speaker:
Abby L. Allen, RN, NP
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Hands-on: The Use of Case Simulation for the Education of Allergy Emergencies – Spotlight on Anaphylaxis (AH/AHP)
Fee: $50. Limit 25. Allied Health and Advanced Practice Program registrants only.
Studies have demonstrated that hands-on practice, offered by case simulations, is more effective than standard classroom instruction for emergency situational training. Simulations allow health care professionals to practice crisis management and teamwork skills to increase confidence in life-threatening emergencies such as anaphylaxis.
Moderators:
Anne K. Ellis, MD, MSc, FACAAI
Sara Barmettler, MD
Speakers:
Marcella R. Aquino, MD, FACAAI
Aleena Banerji, MD
Kimberly G. Blumenthal, MD, MSc |
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Moderator:
Anne K. Ellis, MD, MSc, FACAAI
Moderator:
Sara Barmettler, MD
Speaker:
Marcella R. Aquino, MD, FACAAI
Speaker:
Aleena Banerji, MD
Speaker:
Kimberly G. Blumenthal, MD, MSc
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Cookies and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
Supported by Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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In-office Challenges: The Good, The Bad and Anaphylaxis: Is Your Office Ready? (AH)
Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening reaction that can occur from ingestion of allergenic food or injection of immunotherapy. This medical emergency can occur in the office, and it is important that all office staff are prepared to treat. This session will provide case studies and review treatment.
3:00 pm
Anaphylaxis Case Studies
Jay A. Lieberman, MD, FACAAI
3:45 pm
Conducting Oral Food Challenges – Preparing Your Office and Staff
Maria Crain, CPNP, AE-C |
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Speaker:
Jay A. Lieberman, MD, FACAAI
Speaker:
Maria Crain, CPNP, AE-C
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Strategies for Getting the Most from Spirometry (AH)
Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.
This activity is supported by Micro Direct, Inc. through an independent educational grant consisting of disposable supplies.
This session will combine the popular spirometry workshop with this year’s focus on advancing your skills to improve patient’s performance of spirometry. There will be a handson opportunity to practice with spirometry machines. The second portion of this presentation will discuss other types of tests that may be performed to answer the clinical question.
3:00 pm
Challenge Accepted! Choosing the Right Bronchoprovocation Testing
Michelle Dickens, MSN, FNP-C, AE-C
3:45 pm
Three Critical Skills for Better Spirometry
Helen Murphy, RRT, AE-C
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Speaker:
Michelle R. Dickens, MSN, FNP-C, AE-C
Speaker:
Helen M. Murphy, RRT, AE-C
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Sunday, November 10
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
Supported by Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Allied Health Sunday Morning Program (AH)
Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.
Supported by an independent educational grant from Aimmune Therapeutics
Moderator: Helen M. Murphy, RRT, AE-C
10:00 am
A New Horizon in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis
Mark Boguniewicz, MD, FACAAI
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that has been difficult to treatment. New targeted therapies have been released in the last few years and more products are in the pipeline. This session will discuss management of atopic dermatitis with new therapies available and will discuss what is currently in research.
10:45 am
Accelerated Immunotherapy and an Update on USP 797 Compounding
Cheryl Bernstein, RN, BSN, CCRC
This program will provide an update to the FDA and USP 797 compounding requirements and the implications for extract preparation in the allergy office. Problem solving and a practical approach will be included to assist the participants to organize, plan and document office USP 797 compounding compliance. This program will review administration of standard allergen immunotherapy and provide information and guidelines for cluster/rush IT.
11:30 am
Lunch Break (on own) |
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Moderator:
Helen M. Murphy, RRT, AE-C
Speaker:
Mark Boguniewicz, MD, FACAAI
Speaker:
Cheryl K. Bernstein, RN, CCRC
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Visit Exhibits / Lunch on Own
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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When IgE Is Not to Blame: Non-IgE-mediated Food Reactions and Nutritional Management (AH)
Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.
This presentation will focus on the new guidelines regarding the diagnosis and management of EoE. It will also discuss other non-IgE-mediated food disorders.
Speakers:
Raquel Durban, MS, RD, CSP, LDN
Abby L. Allen, RN, NP |
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Speaker:
Raquel Durban, MS, RD, CSP, LDN
Speaker:
Abby L. Allen, RN, NP
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Refreshment Break
Supported by Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Up in Smoke: The Use of Marijuana and E-cigs in Patients With Allergic Disease and Asthma (AH)
Allied Health Professionals Course requires separate registration. Admission by ticket only.
This presentation will discuss the ever-growing use of e-cigarettes and marijuana and the possible effects it can have on our patients with atopic disease. It will also discuss the potential for development of allergic reactions to these products.
3:00 pm
The Use of Marijuana and Its Potential Effects
David R. Naimi, DO
3:40 pm
Questions and Answers
3:45 pm
The Use of E-cigarettes and Its Potential Effects
Rohit K. Katial, MD, FACAAI
4:25 pm
Questions and Answers
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Speaker:
David R. Naimi, DO
Speaker:
Rohit K. Katial, MD, FACAAI
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