Webinar
Pediatric POTS and Related Disorders — IPRC Webinar on Feb. 7
Friday, February 7, 2025
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST;
11:00 am – 12:00 pm MST; 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST
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Christina Kokorelis, MD
Presenter Bio:
Christina Kokorelis, MD, is a rehabilitation physician specializing in pediatric and adult postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), orthostatic intolerance, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. She takes a comprehensive, team-based approach to patient care. Dr. Kokorelis also treats children with concussions and chronic pain disorders. An assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, where she completed her residency, Dr. Kokorelis followed the residency with a pediatric rehabilitation fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Kennedy Krieger Institute. She currently works as an attending physician in the Johns Hopkins POTS clinic and is also the Medical Director of the Pediatric POTS clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore.
Objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will:
- Define POTS;
- Discuss how to diagnose POTS;
- Describe treatment approach to POTS; and
- Discuss long-term outcomes of POTS.
Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.
Complimentary webinars are a benefit of membership in IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.
Clinical Forum on Disorders of Consciousness in Pediatric Inpatient Rehab Planned for Dec. 10
As part of the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania’s (BIAPA) Clinical Forum Series, a pediatric-specific webinar will be offered on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm. The webinar, “Formalizing a Disorders of Consciousness Program for Pediatric Patients in Inpatient Rehabilitation at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP),” will discuss efforts for increased standardization of care, continuity/continuum of care, individualized components of the Disorders of Consciousness program at CHOP, discharge planning, and follow-up care.
The presenters of this free webinar are from multiple rehabilitation disciplines of the Disorders of Consciousness (DoC) program at CHOP. The session is intended for a professional audience.
Register here. For additional information, members should refer to the webinar flyer.
Services and Supports for Individuals With MCC Webinar on December 9
This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) webinar will provide information to professionals on the topic of Medically Complex Condition (MCC). This presentation will give insight as to how history has informed new practices, changes that ODP implemented, and information about how professionals can provide services to individuals with a medically complex condition.
Audience:
Professionals: Support Coordinators (SC), Administrative Entities (AE), and Providers
Date:
December 9, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Preparing States’ I/DD Systems for Implementation of the Medicaid Access Final Rule
Thursday, December 5, 2024
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
11:00 am – 12:00 pm PT
Register Here
This spring, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the highly anticipated “Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services” rule (or the “Access Rule”) that, among other things, updates program standards and processes for Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS), including HCBS for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Individuals with I/DD rely on Medicaid HCBS to support their independence and ability to live at home in their communities. The changes required by the Access Rule—and how states implement those changes—will have far reaching impact on state I/DD systems and the people they serve.
Join the Policy Information Exchange (PIE) for a discussion with state and provider experts who are thinking through their own approaches to Access Rule implementation. During the webinar, they will dive into the Access Rule’s impact on state I/DD programs, HCBS providers, and community partners, and individuals with I/DD and their families and caregivers. Specifically, they’ll discuss:
- New and updated requirements related to HCBS incident management and grievance systems, payment adequacy and transparency, access and quality reporting and disclosure.
- The implications for state I/DD systems—including challenges—as they plot a path to full implementation of the Access Rule within required timelines.
- Strategies for building effective and collaborative engagement with community partners, people receiving services, providers, case management entities, and direct care workers.
- Immediate steps that state I/DD systems should take now to assess their HCBS programs, processes, and IT infrastructure needs.
If you can’t make the live session on December 5, visit here to register for the free webinar now, and you’ll receive a link to view the program on demand.
Facilitators
- Alixandra Gould, Director, Manatt Health Strategies
- Anna Lansky, Senior Advisor, Manatt Health Strategies
Panelists
- Pete Cervinka, Acting Director and Chief Deputy Director, California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
- Conor O’Dea, HCBS Policy Advisor, The Vermont Agency of Human Services
- Lydia Dawson, Vice President of Government Relations, ANCOR
IPRC Webinar: Understanding and Treating Pediatric Vision Impairments on January 16, 2025
Thursday, January 16, 2025
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST;
11:00 am – 12:00 pm MST; 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST
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Samantha Bohl, OD
Presenter Bio:
Dr. Bohl earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, Texas, and completed a residency in neuro-optometric rehabilitation through the State University of New York College of Optometry. Dr. Bohl joined the team at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in 2017, where she supports individuals with vision impairments in the rehabilitation setting.
Objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will:
- Review the visual system and areas of the brain used for vision;
- Identify common visual issues found in the pediatric population; and
- Describe several treatments for pediatric vision deficits, including vision therapy.
Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.
Level: Beginner
Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.
Complimentary webinars are a benefit of membership in IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.
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My Body, My Choice: Recognizing and Respecting the Body Autonomy of People With IDD — Relias Webinar Dec. 5
My Body, My Choice: Recognizing and Respecting the Body Autonomy of People With IDD
Thursday, December 5, 2024
2:00 pm ET
Register Here
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have the right to lead healthy, fulfilling lives within their chosen communities. This includes expressing their sexuality safely and being able to access sexuality education on topics of choice.
Join Relias December 5 at 2:00 pm ET as they explore the importance of recognizing and respecting the body autonomy of people with IDD.
Learning objectives
- Explore the concepts of body autonomy, ways to support and respect the body, and the significance of supporting the rights of people with disabilities.
- Develop the skills to create and sustain safe spaces that empower individuals with IDD to openly discuss their bodies.
- Discover effective strategies to empower individuals with disabilities to advocate for their rights and establish personal boundaries.
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