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Minneapolis , MN
Medical Home Training Program - June 29, 2000

Target Audience | Course Objectives |State Resource Info | Schedule |Faculty
 
Overview
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) will offer its Every Child Deserves a Medical Home Training Program on June 29, 2000 at the Shriners Twin Cities Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. The program aims to support pediatric health care providers, children with special health care needs and their families, and communities interested in the well being of these special needs children in a changing health care environment.

Target Audience
The target audience includes pediatric health professionals and their staff, families of children with special needs, managed care professionals, policy makers, and community members.

Cost
Physicians, nurses, and allied health care professionals will be charged $25. There is no fee for parents and residents (medical students). Scholarships of $50 will be available for up to 10 parents to help cover childcare and travel expenses.

Course Objectives
General pediatricians, family physicians, pediatric subspecialists, and other pediatric health care professionals, nurses, pediatric office staff, community resources, and parents of children with special needs are invited to participate in the course. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain the elements of the medical home concept as applied to their practice environment or child's care;
  2. Discuss practical strategies for helping parents, providers, and young people transition to adult independence, health care with funding, and work;
  3. Describe practical strategies to translate the concept of Medical Home for CSHCN into office or clinic practices sensitive to the needs of CSHCN and their families;
  4. Identify resources available to CSHCN and their families and strategies for coordinating care and promoting interagency collaboration;
  5. Discuss current issues in managed care coverage and reimbursement as they relate to the Medical Home for CSHCN and transition to adult health care.

State Resource Information:
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Minneapolis Training Schedule
June 29, 2000
Time
Sessions
8:00-9:00

Registration/Resource Tables/Breakfast

9:00-9:15

Welcome

9:15-10:00

Common Elements
This plenary session provides an overview of the medical home concept.

10:00-10:10

Break/Resource Tables

10:10-11:25

A. Family Professional Partnerships
The common elements of family centered care and strategies to develop family-professional partnerships will be discussed.
B. Practices, Policies, and Procedures
Practical strategies to implement medical homes into practice will be discussed.
C. Comprehensive, Coordinated, Collaborative Care
Strategies for coordinating care, working with community based resources, and collaborating with specialists and allied health care professionals will be discussed.

11:25-12:30

Lunch Break/Resource Tables

12:30-1:45

Breakout sessions A, B, and C repeat

1:45-1:55

Break/Resource Tables

1:55-3:10

Breakout sessions A, B, and C repeat

3:10-3:20

Break

3:20-4:20

Managed Care Panel

4:20-4:30

Closing and Evaluations

4:30-5:00

Optional Tours of Shriners Hospital

All participants will receive a training manual, break food and lunch.
On-site daycare is not available.
Parent scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Minneapolis Training Faculty
  • Common Elements: Kim McConnell, MD, FAAP - Developmental Pediatrician - Gillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare; Barbara Kratz, MS, CPNP - Park Nicollet Clinic, Health System Minnesota, Alexander Center; Ceci Shapland, RN, MSN - Parent, Executive Director, Women's Cancer Resource Center
  • Family Professional Partnerships: Barb Staub, MD, FAAP - Regions Hospital & Health Partners Medical Group; Stephanie Seubert, RN, BSN - Licensed School Nurse, Minneapolis Public Schools; Carolyn Allshouse - Parent, Health Information & Advocacy Center Coordinator, PACER Center
  • Practices, Policies, and Procedures: Michael Severson, MD, FAAP - Branierd Medical Center , AAP Minnesota Chapter President; Janet Brown - Physical Therapist, St. Joseph's Medical Center; Jarrett and Cindy Leas - Parents
  • Comprehensive, Coordinated, Collaborative Care: Anne Kelly, MD, MPH, FAAP - Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota - Department of Pediatrics; Bruce Estrem BA, RRT, RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner/Education Coordinator, Pediatric Home Service; Mary Bielski Heiman, BSN, RN - Care Coordinator, Fairview University Medical Center - U Special Kids Program; Deborah J. Harris, MS - Parent, Community Advocate for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Funding for this event has been provided by an education grant from Shriners Hospitals for Children with additional support from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

The CME Office at the American Academy of Pediatrics
reserves the right to cancel this activity for any reason whatsoever.
In the event of such cancellation, the full enrollment fee will be returned to the registrant.

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