Geriatrics and Pain Management for Primary Care
Mar 18, 2022 – Mar 20, 2022
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Walt Disney World® Resort KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
As you prepare to visit, please know there have been impacts to Resort Benefits and amenities and some offerings may be temporarily unavailable. And though some of the experiences have changed, the magic will always be there. For the latest details on Resorts, Theme Parks, and other offerings, please CLICK HERE.
Things To Do Before You Arrive:
- Review Disney’s Health Acknowledgement Checklist HERE.
- Create a My Disney Experience HERE. See app details on the following page. The My Disney Experience app allows for contactless check-in and other great features.
- Check-in Online: To limit physical contact during your stay, it is important to use online check-in and enjoy the ease of going direct to your room upon arrival. Visit your My Disney Experience account to link your resort reservation and set-up online check-in.
Health & Safety:
- At Walt Disney World Resort, important updates have been implemented to promote health and safety for Guests and Cast Members. Below are the top things to know as you prepare to visit. You can also check for the latest updates and details HERE.
- Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members.
- Temperature screenings are required for entry to some locations. Before you leave home, be sure to check the temperatures of everyone in your party – including yourself – as an extra precaution.
- Physical distancing measures will be in place throughout the Resort.
Pre-Arrival Waiver:
- You will receive a waiver from Disney that will need to be signed and returned to Disney prior to your arrival.
My Disney Experience App Is Your Key to It All:
To stay up-to-date during your visit, it is important to download and set up the My Disney Experience app on your phone. This multifunction app offers a variety of tools designed to make your stay easier. You’ll use it to minimize physical contact during your visit and enjoy the ease of services such as:
- Contactless Resort Check-in with Direct-to-Room Service: Bypass the front desk and head straight to your guest room using the Online Check-In feature. Your smartphone can be used as your room key!
- Mobile Order Service for Dining: A time-saving feature of the My Disney Experience app, mobile order service enables you to order ahead at select dining locations and pick up food during a designated arrival window.
- Scannable Codes for Select Restaurant Menus: While at a table-service restaurant, you can scan a code to access the digital menu.
- Dining Experiences: For current dining options, please CLICK HERE. Prior to your visit, please check that your home address is current on your My Disney Experience account. For more details, CLICK HERE.
Park Reservations – Disney Park Pass System:
To help manage the Park’s capacity, Disney is introducing Disney Park Pass service, a new Theme Park reservation system. In order to make your Theme Park reservations, you will need a My Disney Experiences account and valid Theme Park admission linked to it. Then, simply log into your account and select the dates and Theme Parks you wish to visit. To enter a Theme Park, both a reservation and valid admission for the same Park on the same date are required. Please note that reservations are limited in capacity, subject to availability, and are not guaranteed until confirmed. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
Theme Park Tickets:
If you haven’t yet purchased your Theme Park tickets, please click here! You’ll need tickets before you can make Theme Park reservations, which are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. A Resort reservation does not guarantee Theme Park access. If an online ticket store has been created for your event, it is available via a link on the event website. Otherwise, please contact your Meeting/Group planner for details. Alternatively, you can purchase special meeting and convention Theme Park admission by calling the Walt Disney World Resort Group Ticket team at 407-566-5600.
***This information is being updated on an ongoing basis. Please CLICK HERE for the most up-to-date information from the Walt Disney World Resort.
(Find additional theme park information, conference attendee discounts, and ticket purchase links in the Additional Travel Information section below)
Tuition Discount
Past Attendees Save $50: Past MCE Conferences attendees (within the previous three years) automatically receive a $50 discount at checkout.
Bring a Friend or Colleague and Save $50: If you are attending with another healthcare professional you are eligible for a $50 discount.
Overview & Agenda
Geriatrics and Pain Management for Primary Care – 12 Credits
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Geriatrics and Pain Management, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Geriatrics and Pain Management with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about issues in Geriatrics and Pain Management in Primary Care.
Speakers
Our presenting national faculty speakers make it their professional goals to enhance the training of primary care clinicians. This Continuing Medical Education program promises to help you learn the most current, best medicine, and techniques for making the diagnosis easier during a 20-minute office visit.
Topics and Objectives
Friday, March 18
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Non-Opioid Pharmacologic Management of Chronic Pain
Objectives: 1) Understand the neurobiology of chronic pain and how this relates to pharmacologic targets 2) Develop a data-driven and practical understanding of dosing, benefits, and side-effects of common non-opioid pharmacologic agents 3) Become versed in pharmacologic algorithms for treating common pain syndromes, such as acute back pain, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Opioids for Chronic and Cancer Pain: Rationale Prescribing
Objectives: 1) Become comfortable with practical aspects of chronic opioid therapy, including opioid selection, rotation, and side-effect management 2) Appreciate the nuances for titration for different pain syndromes 3) Learn clinical pearls and strategies for managing chronic opioid therapy as safely as possible 4) Discuss the use of opioids for cancer pain and how the approach differs from chronic non-cancer pain
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM: BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Heart Failure: Assessment and Management of the Most Expensive Disease in Older Adults – Part 1
Objectives: 1) Recognize the high mortality associated with heart failure 2) Understand the difference between reduced ejection fraction and preserved ejection fraction heart failure, and how to diagnose heart failure 3) Know the evidence-based treatments available for heart failure
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM: BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Heart Failure: Assessment and Management of the Most Expensive Disease in Older Adults – Part 2
Objectives: 1) Recognize the high mortality associated with heart failure 2) Understand the difference between reduced ejection fraction and preserved ejection fraction heart failure, and how to diagnose heart failure 3) Know the evidence-based treatments available for heart failure
Saturday, March 19
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Controversies in the Management of Hypertension in Older Adults: How Low is Too Low? – Part 1
Objectives: 1) Learn the best evidence for treatment goals for hypertension in diabetics and those with a previous stroke 2) Understand the controversial evidence for the various guidelines for diagnosing and treating hypertension in older adults 3) Use the best evidence-based medications for hypertension
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Controversies in the Management of Hypertension in Older Adults: How Low is Too Low? –Part 2
Objectives: 1) Learn the best evidence for treatment goals for hypertension in diabetics and those with a previous stroke 2) Understand the controversial evidence for the various guidelines for diagnosing and treating hypertension in older adults 3) Use the best evidence-based medications for hypertension
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM: BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Managing Pain in Geriatric Patients
Objectives: 1) Appreciate the nuances in assessing pain in the elderly 2) Understand the pharmacologic challenges in managing elderly patients 3) Be able to find the balance between pain control and iatrogenesis in the elderly population
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM: BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Interventional Procedures for Spine Pain
Objectives: 1) Understand the rationale and technical considerations of common minimally invasive interventions for spine-related pain, such as epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency lesioning, facet injections, sacroiliac injections, and spinal cord stimulation 2) Appreciate the data behind the techniques by way of a data-driven literature review 3) Develop a systematic approach to identifying when patients may or may not benefit from interventional spine procedures
Sunday, March 20
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Managing Pain and Symptoms at the End-of-Life
Objectives: 1) Understand the optimal measures to control pain at the end-of-life through case-based teaching 2) Better manage common end-of-life clinical scenarios, such as dyspnea, delirium, and terminal secretions 3) Become more empowered in how to emotionally guide family members through the dying process
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Challenging Pain Scenarios: An Interactive Case-Based Discussion
Objectives: 1) Develop a frame to systematically break down and analyze complex pain scenarios 2) Utilize the audience’s collective mind to develop practical strategies to address the various clinical complexities of the cases 3) Become more comfortable and empowered to handle such cases upon return to the participant’s clinical practice
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM: BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Thromboembolism: Risks and Benefits of Old and New Anticoagulants for Adults – Part 1
Objectives: 1) Understand the multiple risk factors for DVT 2) Review strategies and tests to help diagnose DVT 3) Recognize evidence-based treatments to prevent or treat DVT, including the costs and risks 4) Distinguish who should receive an inferior vena cava filter
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM: BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Thromboembolism: Risks and Benefits of Old and New Anticoagulants for Adults – Part 2
Objectives: 1) Understand the multiple risk factors for DVT 2) Review strategies and tests to help diagnose DVT 3) Recognize evidence-based treatments to prevent or treat DVT, including the costs and risks 4) Distinguish who should receive an inferior vena cava filter
Please Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.
Program Schedule
Date
Location
Description
Time
March 18, 2022
Grand Floridian Conference Center
Conference - Day 1
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
Check-In Opens at 7:00 AM
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
March 19, 2022
Grand Floridian Conference Center
Conference - Day 2
Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
March 20, 2022
Grand Floridian Conference Center
Conference - Day 3
Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education – ACCME
MCE Conferences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MCE Conferences designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12 (part II) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Academy of Family Physicians – AAFP
The AAFP has reviewed Geriatrics and Pain Management for Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 03/18/2022 to 03/20/2022. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency:AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro-M1
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is the accrediting body for family medicine continuing medical education (CME) in the United States of America. CFPC members who complete any live CME/CPD program accredited by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro-M1 credits. Canadian
American Osteopathic Association – AOA
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
American Academy of Physician Assistants – AAPA
AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners – AANP
AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP.
American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC
According to the ANCC, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP meet the ANCC-accredited CNE criteria.
Pharmacology Credits
This course has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12 CE credits; please verify with your Medical Board which hours may be applied toward Pharmacology credit.
Hotel Accommodations
Lodging Reservations – We are currently past our group reservation cutoff date with the property. We may have some rooms available, however this is not guaranteed. Please email info@mceconferences.com to check availability of these final rooms.
If no rooms remain available, please click here for nearby lodging options or call 407-824-3000 to confirm if Disney’s Grand Floridian has remaining availability for you to book direct.
Please note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
Accommodations and Amenities – Victorian elegance meets modern sophistication at this lavish Disney Resort hotel. Relax in the sumptuous lobby as the live orchestra plays ragtime, jazz, and popular Disney tunes. Unwind outdoors, indulge in a luxurious massage, and watch evening fireworks light up the sky over Cinderella Castle. Just one stop to Magic Kingdom park on the complimentary Resort Monorail, this timeless Victorian-style marvel evokes Palm Beach’s golden era.
Amenities Include Complimentary airport shuttle, 24-hour room service, high-speed Internet access, Satellite TV (includes Disney programming), Health Club Admission, Newspaper delivery, Coffeemaker, Refrigerator, Hairdryer, Iron and ironing board, Pack ‘n Play play yard (full-size crib is available upon request), In-room wall safe, Robes, and Laundry facilities/services, nighttime water parade, and access to the pools. Note: Rooms are Non-Smoking. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.
- Standard Rooms – $389 Per Room Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) All Rooms are 448 Square Feet. Bedding Options: Standard Rooms offer views of the Courtyard, Marina, or Pool areas. (View-based upon availability at time of check-in). Choose between 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa Maximum Occupancy in the room is 5 Adults.
Additional Lodging Information –
- Taxes: The Group Room Rates are subject to applicable sales and resort taxes, currently 12½%. There will be no mandatory resort or other fee levied on the sleeping rooms in addition to the Group Room Rate plus applicable taxes (unless required by law).
- Additional Adult Charge: Guest room rates are quoted as single or double occupancy. The charge for additional guests beyond double occupancy is $35.00 plus applicable tax per guest per night for adults 18 years and older.
- Occupancy: Maximum room occupancy is (5) guests.
Hotel Parking – Standard overnight self-parking is available to registered Guests for a fee that will be applied to their hotel folio upon check-out. All parking fees include applicable tax and are subject to change.
- Current Self-parking rates are $25 per night. Current Valet parking rates are also available for $33 per night.
- Complimentary Self-parking will be provided during the hours of the meeting for all local and offsite MCE Attendees.
Lodging Deposit – A Deposit of 1 Night + Tax is due at the time of booking. Balance is due to the resort upon arrival.
Lodging Cancellations – Terms and conditions as per MCE’s room allotment agreement with conference lodging venue:
- Cancellation made 31 days or more prior to arrival: A full refund will be issued.
- Cancellation 30 days or less prior to arrival: No refunds will be issued.
- No-shows and early departures are considered a cancellation: No refunds will be issued.
All lodging cancellations must be made directly with the lodging venue. Please refer to your lodging confirmation for contact information and policies.
Register & Book Your Lodging Early! The MCE reduced room rates will be available to registered attendees up until February 11, 2022 (based on availability). Our allotment for reduced room rates may sell out before this date. We urge you to secure your lodging reservation as early as possible. Reduced rates will also be offered for 3 nights pre and post-program dates (based on availability).
Room Reservation Guidelines – The lodging reservation link has been created for the MCE Conference continuing medical education program, and only guests that are registered for this CME conference are eligible to use this site in order to access discounted rooms and/or theme park tickets (if applicable).
- Attendees must register within (7) seven days of booking MCE discounted lodging to avoid cancellations or increased nightly rates (depending on Hotel/Resort policy).
- We allow a maximum of 2 room reservations per registered attendee, based on availability and rates at the time of booking.
- Rooms and/or tickets (if applicable) cannot be purchased for the purpose of, or with the intention of being resold.
- All reservations must be made under the registered attendee’s name, as all reservations and ticket orders (if applicable) will be audited against the CME program registration list. Should it be necessary, we reserve the right to contact you to request proof of registration. If it is discovered that the reservation and/or ticket order is not for an MCE Conferences participant, the reservations and/or ticket order may be canceled or modified based on the Hotel/Resort policy, and deposits may not be eligible for a refund.
Please note: In order to provide a quality and interactive CME program, MCE Conferences will limit the number of registrations per conference.
Additional Travel Information
Airport Information – The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is located approximately 20 miles (about 30 minutes) from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
Airport Transportation – To make your airport transfer reservation, please click on the following links:
Taxi Fare – Estimated fare is approximately $47 each way.
Mears Transportation – Orlando’s Transportation Professionals since 1939. For more information or to book a reservation with Mears Transportation, please Click Here or call 407-422-2222.
Shuttlefare – For more information or to book a reservation with Shuttlefare, please Click Here or call 877-300-4826.
Car Rental – To make your discounted car rental reservation, please click on the following links:
(please note: car rental company availability may differ based on airport/ destination)
- AVIS – Click Here and enter G028287 in the “AWD Number” box to receive the Group Discount.
- Budget – Click Here
- Enterprise – Click Here and enter XZB6145 to receive the MCE Conferences Group Discount.
- Hertz – Click Here and check the “Enter a Discount or Promo Code” and “I am a Corporate Customer” boxes. Enter 2086989 in the “Discount/CDP/Club Code” box to receive the Group Discount.
- National – Click Here and enter XZB6145 under Contract ID to receive Group Discount.
Disney Park Tickets and More! – To purchase specially-priced Disneyworld® Resort Theme Park tickets, please click here. These special tickets are not available once you arrive at the Resort. Don’t delay! Prices are subject to change without notice.
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Special Assistance – MCE’s policy is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If special arrangements are necessary for an individual with a disability to attend a conference, please contact our office at 1-888-533-9031.
Please Note: MCE is not associated with the third party services listed herein and shall not be liable for any services of such third party providers.
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What Are You Waiting For?
Register Early! In order to provide a quality and interactive CME program, MCE Conferences will limit the amount of registrations per conference. Some conferences may have a lower registration limit due to the destination logistics and lodging availability.