Tentative Program

MARCH 17, 2007

CROWNE PLAZAALBANY CITY CENTER

HOTELALBANY, NEW YORK

Sponsored byNYSUT Healthcare

Professionals Council

Here are highlights of this year’s conference:

NEW WORKSHOPS ON:• Getting Members Involved in the Union• HPV Vaccine and Adolescent Gynecology• SPEAK - Train-the-Trainer on Suicide Prevention

Education Awareness Kit• Safe Oxygen Administration• The Psychology of Dangerousness: The “At Risk”

Child.• Update on HIPAA• Role of Unions in Achieving National Healthcare• Update on Child/Adolescent Immunizations• Understanding and Dealing with Individuals Who

Self-Harm• Dyspraxia - Developmental Coordination Disorders• Malpractice - Primer for Nurses• Issues and Insights into the World of Family

Caregiving

Ten (10) courses that offer CEU credits

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2007Professional Issues

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-at-a-GlanceSATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2007

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 AM - 11:30AM Exhibits and Information Tables 9:00 AM - 11:00AM CONCURRENT SESSIONS A:

A1. Getting Members Involved inthe Union

A2. HPV Vaccine and AdolescentGynecology - CEU Credit

A3. SPEAK - Train-the Trainer on the Suicide Prevention EducationAwareness Kit - CEU Credit

A4. Safe Oxygen Administration -CEU Credit

A5. The Psychology ofDangerousness: The “At-Risk” Child - CEU Credit

A6. Update on HIPAA11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Refreshment Break11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Welcome and Opening Session11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Keynote Address - CEU Credit12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Luncheon 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS B:

B1. The Role of Unions inAchieving National Healthcare

B2. Update on Child/Adolescent Immunizations - CEU Credit

B3. Understanding and Dealing withIndividuals Who Self-Harm - CEUCredit

B4. Dyspraxia - DevelopmentalCoordination Disorders - CEU Credit

B5. Malpractice - Primer for Nurses -CEU Credit

B6. Issues and Insights into theWorld of Family Caregiving - CEUCredit

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Refreshment Break 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM Closing Session - CEU Credit 4:45 PM Adjournment

The NYSUT HealthcareProfessionals Council invites youto attend the 2007 NYSUTProfessional Issues Forum onHealth Care at the Crowne PlazaAlbany City Center Hotel,Albany, New York.

The NYSUT HealthcareProfessionals Council is anadvocacy group for the morethan 12,000 workers in the healthfield who are members ofbargaining units throughout thestate. The Professional IssuesForum on Health Care is a majorevent sponsored by the Counciland we encourage local presidentsto support local memberparticipation in this importantconference.

This conference is designed fornurses, psychologists, clinicalinstructors, pharmacists andtherapists who work in publicand private sector schools,hospitals, universities, visitingnurses associations and residentialand day treatment facilities.

The conferencetailored for you

…REMEMBER!Last year’s conference was a sell-out. Registrations will be acceptedon a first come/first serve basis.To register online and pay bycredit card, go to:https://meetings.nysut.org/getdemo.ei?id=39&s=_1KO0PNIV7Return your registration form byFebruary 9, 2007. Don’t miss anopportunity to attend workshopsthat are filled with practical,powerful tools, techniques andinformation.

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Keynote and Session Speakers

Janine Fiesta, healthcare attorney, nurse andnational speaker, will address current legal trendsin healthcare, documentation, delegation ofresponsibilities, and the latest ethical dilemmas,such as end of life issues, refusal of treatment,and rationing of care.

Featuring:

WELCOME AND OPENING SESSIONAnne Goldman, R.N., Special Representative of theFederation of Nurses/UFT and Chair, NYSUT HealthcareProfessionals Council

KEYNOTE ADDRESS“Healthcare and the Law”Janine Fiesta, Esq., B.S.N, Independent Health LawConsultant

CLOSING SESSION“Taking Your Healthcare Job Seriously and YourselfLightly”Jim Snack, The Humor Project

Explore Our ExhibitsNYSUT Member BenefitsNYSUT LegislationNYSUT Program ServicesNYSUT HealthcareNYSUT Education and Learning TrustNYS Department of HealthNYS School Nurse AssociationNYS Occupational TherapistsNYS Physical Therapy AssociationNYS Speech Language Hearing AssociationAutism Society of AmericaAmerican Red Cross of NENY

See back page for the registration form!

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SESSION A9:00 AM - 11:00 AMConcurrent Workshops

A1. Getting Members Involved in theUnionPresenter: Lynda Larson, LaborRelations Specialist, Suffolk RegionalOffice

The privitization of public hospitals, the“business model” changes in healthcareby the insurance industry, and theindustrialization of nursing and otherhealthcare practices by non-healthcareprofessionals in schools are just some ofthe reasons why we need strong,powerful healthcare locals. Membershipinvolvement is critical. This sessiondiscusses how to motivate members tobecome actively involved in the unionand strategies to build member activismat the worksite, and in the local.

A2. HPV Vaccine and AdolescentGynecology - CEU CreditPresenter: Ellen McTigue, NursePractitioner, Gynecologic OncologyService, Department of Obstetrics andGynecology, Downstate Medical Center

This is an opportunity to learn about thenew HPV Human Papilloma Vaccinedeveloped to offer protection against fourHPV types, which together cause 70% ofcervical cancers and 90% of genitalwarts. Before youngsters becomesexually active, this vaccine providesprotection and immunity against mosttypes of HPV and cervical cancer. Inaddition, there will be discussion onadolescent gynecology questions andconcerns.

A3. SPEAK - Train-the-Trainer onSuicide Prevention EducationAwareness Kit - CEU CreditPresenter: John Kelly, Ph.D., SchoolPsychologist, President - New YorkAssociation of School Psychologists

SPEAK is an information kit publishedby the NYS Office of Mental Healthdesigned to educate the public, health careproviders and educators in therecognition of early symptoms ofdepression and strategies for preventionof teen suicide. Workshops have beendeveloped by the New York Associationof School Psychologists based upon theSPEAK material. In these workshops,there is information about suicide andsuicide prevention, the risk factors andthe warning signs, and resources abouthow to seek help. Workshops arefocused on training school staff at anelementary, middle, and high schoollevel. In addition, there is a “peer”training module for middle and highschool students, parent training modulefor middle and high school aged students,as well as a module focused on depressionin adults. This workshop is a train-the-trainer session on all five modules,including a demonstration of one of themodules. At the conclusion of theworkshop, participants will leave thesession with a set of the materials in printand electronic formats.

A4. Safe Oxygen Administration -CEU CreditPresenter: David Teneyck, ClinicalCoordinator, Respiratory and InvasiveCardiovascular Technology Programs,Hudson Valley Commjnity College

This two-hour session provides a surveyof safe oxygen administration includingindications for oxygen administration,assessment of need and effectiveness, lowflow devices versus high flow, alternativeand current therapies for the home,hospital and skilled nursing facilities, andhazards of using oxygen. All healthcareprofessionals who work with oxygen inthese settings are welcome to askquestions and participate in thediscussion.

Featured Sessions

A5. The Psychology of Dangerousness:The “At Risk” Child - CEU CreditPresenter: David Drassner, Ph.D., NYSLicensed Psychologist-IndependentPractice President, Rockland ResiliencyInstitute

As a nation, we are in a period ofreflection as to what can be done to stemthe tide of violence in our schoolcommunities. Though some maycharacterize these incidents as happening“out of the blue”, the tragedy is theydon’t. In most cases, long before childrenmove into the danger zone, there wereclear and compelling signs of serioustrouble, signs that no one saw orrecogonized.

Join us for a workshop on the psychologyof dangerousness in children. Learn thesigns and signals of trouble. Learn aboutat-risk behaviors and characteristics. Learnhow to handle children in distress. Learnhow to prevent trouble down the road.

A6. Update on HIPAA - CEU CreditPresenter: Robert Reilly, AssociateCounsel , NYSUT Albany Office ofGeneral Counsel

This session provides a review of theprovisions of the Health InsurancePortability and accountability Act of 1996(HIPAA). HIPAA requirements apply tohealth care providers who submit claimselectronically, all health plans includingprivate and government programs andhealth care clearing houses. After a shortoverview of the law and regulations, mostof the workshop will be devoted todiscussion and questions related to yourhealthcare practice.

SESSION B1:45 P.M. - 3:15 P.M.Concurrent WorkshopsB1. The Role of Unions in AchievingNational HealthcarePresenter: Martha Livingston, Ph.D.,Associate Professor of Health andSociety, The College of Old Westbury

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In every wealthy, industrialized nation inthe world except the United States, healthcare is provided to all residents throughsome form of government-financedprogram. In the U.S., 47 millionAmericans have no health care access,while tens of millions more areunderinsured. This workshop willdescribe the current situation, themovement for national health care, andwhat YOU can do to help make healthcare for all a reality!

B2. Update on Childhood andAdolescent Immunizations -CEU CreditPresenter: Cindy Schulte, B.S.N, R.N,.New York State Department of Health

New vaccines are being developed everyyear and immunization recommendationscontinue to change to address thesevaccines and the presence of vaccinepreventable diseases such as mumps,pertussis and varicella still occurring inour schools and communities. Thissession will highlight the new vaccines,their recommendations for children andadolescents, and proposed regulatorychanges. A summary of common VPDoutbreaks, including prevalence anddisease control measures, will also becovered.

B3. Understanding and Dealing withIndividuals Who Self-HarmPresenter: Amelio A. D’Onofrio, Ph.D.,Licensed Psychologist, Adult andAdolescent Psychotherapy, ClinicalProfessor and Director CounselingTraining Center, Fordham University,Author

As health-care professionals andeducators, we sometimes encounterindividuals who engage in disturbing andtroubling behaviors such as acts of self-harm. These can include intentionalinfliction of a range of physical injuries orpersistent engagement in high-risk anddestructive behaviors. This workshop will

explore the causes of self-harmingbehaviors including emotional/psychological underpinnings, identifyindividuals at greatest risk and highlightresources to deal with this issue.

B4. Dyspraxia - DevelopmentalCoordination Disorders (DCD) - CEUCreditPresenter: Martha M. Frank, Ph.D.,CAS, OTR/L, Associate Professor, TheSage Colleges

Often motor coordination problems mayoccur in children and adolescents whohave no obvious physical or mentalimpairments. These children andadolescents have been classified as havinga developmental coordination disorder(DCD). For those healthcareprofessionals working with children,DCD impacts gross motor, fine motorand oral motor development in children.This workshop provides an overview ofdyspraxia and discusses child safety andparticipation in recess, physicaleducation, pupil transportation, art,music and fine motor activities likehandwriting.

B5. Malpractice - Primer for Nurses, -CEU CreditPresenter: Karen J. Halpern, R.N.,Esq., Fumuso, Kelly, DeVerna, Synder,Swart and Farrell, LLP

With the increasing complexities ofpatients’ medical needs and changes in thehealth, education and privacy laws thatgovern nursing practice, this workshopexamines: malpractice, legal claimsagainst the nurse, actions if served withlegal papers, hiring an attorney, andpossible court proceedings. Questionsabout licensure, practice and liability willbe welcomed.

B6. Issues and Insights into the World ofFamily Caregiving - CEU CreditPresenter: Carol Levine, M.A.,.Director, Families and Health CareProject, United Hospital Fund

Join noted author and leading expertCarol Levine in a discussion on thechallenges of family caregivers and theirgrowing unmet needs. Changes indemographics, workforce patterns, andhealth care economics and services haveresulted in a dramatic change in the extentand complexity of caregiving. Unpaidfamily caregivers are largely responsiblefor providing this type of community carewhich takes a toll on the caregiver,physically, emotionally and financially.This session provides insights forhealthcare professionals who work withstudent, families, elderly and communityresource professionals.

Featured Sessions Suggested Workshop Audience:

= Therapists = School Nursing = Nursing =Psychologist = Pharmacists

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Directions toCrown Plaza Hotel;State & Lodge StreetsAlbany, NY518-462-6611

FROM THE NORTH:I-87 (Northway) to I-90 East,Exit at I-787 South, Exit atClinton Avenue. At 2nd lighttake a left onto North PearlStreet. Then take a right ontoState Street and a right ontoLodge Street.

FROMTHESOUTH:New YorkStateThruwayto Exit 23,I-787North,Exit at Route 20 West.Turn right onto Broadway,left onto State Street and rightonto Lodge Street.

FROM THE EAST:I-90 to I-787 South. Exit atClinton Avenue. At 2nd lighttake a left onto North PearlStreet. Then take a right ontoState Street and a right ontoLodge Street.

FROM THE WEST:I-90 to I-787 South. Exit atClinton Avenue. At 2nd lighttake a left onto North PearlStreet. Then take a right ontoState Street and a right ontoLodge Street.

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Workshop Choices(Each workshop is numbered. Use this number whencompleting the registration form)

Session A

A1. Getting Members Involved in the UnionA2. HPV Vaccine and Adolescent Gynecology -

CEU CreditA3. SPEAK - Train-the-Trainer on the

Suicide Prevention EducationAwareness Kit - CEU Credit

A4. Safe Oxygen Administration - CEU CreditA5. The Psychology of Dangerousness: The “At

Risk” Child - CEU CreditA6. Update on HIPAA -CEU Credit

Session B

B1. The Role of Unions in Achieving NationalHealthcare

B2. Update for Immunizations - CEU CreditB3. Understanding and Dealing with Individuals

Who Self-Harm - CEU CreditB4. Dyspraxia - Developmental Coordination

Disorders (DCD) - CEU CreditB5. Malpractice - Primer for Nurses - CEU CreditB6. Issues and Insights into the World of Family

Caregiving - CEU Credit

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Registration Instruction(Please read the following information below before completing yourregistration form)

Register Online or by Mail:Registrations are due by February 9, 2007. To register online andpay by credit card, please go to:https://meetings.nysut.org/getdemo.ei?id=39&s=_1KO0PNIV7 .To mail your completed registration form and pay by check, pleaseuse the enclosed pre-paid return envelope. Registrations will beaccepted on a first come-first serve basis.

Registration QuestionsE-mail jdoggett@nysutmail.org or call 800-342-9810, extension 6249.

Confirmation NoticeA confirmation notice will be sent by email to those who provide us an email address on theregistration form. Otherwise, you’ll receive a paper confirmation to the mailing address that yousupply.

PaymentPayment must accompany the registration form. The cost is $65.00 per person and covers theconference cost, materials, hotel parking and a continental breakfast and lunch. Pay online bycredit card or submit a check by mail payable to NYSUT to be received no later than February 9,2007.

CancellationsSubstitutions and cancellations will be accepted until February 23, 2007, after which no refunds willbe made.

Overnight AccommodationsIf you require overnight accommodations, NYSUT has reserved a block of rooms at the CrownePlaza Albany City Center Hotel, Albany, New York at reduced rate of $114.00 for single or doubleoccupancy. Please call the hotel directly at 518-462-6611 and reference NYSUT Professional IssuesForum on Health Care. Please note that the cut-off date for these rooms is February 23, 2007.

TransportationParticipants/locals are responsible for transportation costs as well as miscellaneous expenses. Theindividual must pay for any personal charges on the hotel bill at checkout. Travel arrangements canbe made directly with Amtrak and the airlines, or made by contacting Carlson Travel at 800-666-2929. Identify yourself as a NYSUT Professional Issues Forum attendee. Please note that ticketingfees will be applied.

ParkingInformation on parking will be included in your confirmation letter.

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Richard C. Iannuzzi, PresidentAlan B. Lubin, Executive Vice President

Maria Neira, Vice PresidentKathleen M. Donahue, Vice President

Robin D. Rapaport, Vice PresidentIvan Tiger, Secretary-Treasurer

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NYSUT’s Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC)consists of representatives of the segment of NYSUT’s

membership who work in a variety of health carerelated professions. NYSUT represents more than 13,000 full- andpart-time health care professionals in diverse titles including, among

others: registered nurse, medical doctor, pharmacist,therapist, psychologist, and clinical instructor.

These professionals are employed in a wide rangeof work settings, such as public and private sector schools, hospitals,

universities, visiting nurse associations, private practice andresidential and day treatment facilities. HCPC has been established by

NYSUT to further improve communication with,and delivery of resources to, this important segment of its membership.

NYSUT Healthcare ProfessionalsCouncil Mission Statement