Oregon Medical Case Management Group October 2008 Announcement

October 2, 2008

Topic:

Gain Control, Sustain Control
An Update on the Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Presented By:

Rob Pearson
Regional Medical Scientist
GlaxoSmithKline

Time:

Registration: 11:30-12:00
Meeting: 12:00-1:00
Networking: 1:00-2:00
Board Meeting: 2:00-3:00

Location:

Oregon Medical Association (OMA)

11740 SW 68th Parkway
Portland, OR 97223

Call (503) 226-1555 for directions.

Cost:

$20.00 CMSA Members / $30.00 Non-CMSA Members

PRE-PAYMENT IS REQUIRED

There is an additional $5.00 charge if you pay at the door without making a reservation.

Continuing Education Credits (1 contact hour)
Certified Case Manager (CCM) and Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators

For Additional Information contact the OMCMG Office at:
Phone: 503-224-9460
Fax: 503-243-6685

Thanks to GlaxoSmithKline for sponsoring our speaker and luncheon

Click here to download this announcement form in PDF format and register for this event.


Oregon Medical Case Management Annual Vendor Fair and Conference

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Topic:

"Perspectives on Current Healthcare"

Overview:

This program benefits Medical Social Workers, Certified Case Managers, Acute Care Nurses, Long-Term Care Nurses, Home Care Nurses, Life Care Planners, Guardians, Conservators, Discharge Planners, Medicaid Case Managers and any Healthcare professional concerned with current and future trends in Healthcare and Care Management.

Course Objectives:



Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Gain an understanding of the ethical issues facing Healthcare and Case Management now and in the immediate future
  • Understand the needs of the aging population and the challenges we are facing in meeting those needs
  • Achieve insight into the next legislative session and its impact on Healthcare and how it will effect Senior Citizens in particular
  • Become aware of the new and/or persistent infectious diseases and what will be done to help control them as well as new Medicare reimbursement issues
  • Discuss and better understand the current trends in Vestibular Disorders and the new therapies being used
  • Recognize the variety of stressors affecting the Health Professional and how to better manage that stress

Continuing Education Credit:

We have applied to the following organizations for continuing education: Credits are pending a total of 6 credits each.

Certified Case Manager (CCMC)
Board of Nursing Home Examiners
Adult Foster Home Providers
National Association of Social Workers
CDPM

Overnight Accomodations:

We have reserved a block of rooms for $105.00 per night at the Sheraton Airport Hotel. For room reservations call (503) 281-2500 and ask for rooms held for Oregon Medical Case Management Group.

For additional Information or if you are interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor, please contact Judy Shaw (503) 224-9260 or Email at jasjca@ipns.com

Cost:

$85.00 CMSA Members / $125.00 Non-CMSA Members

Downloads:

AttendeesClick Here to download event brochure and register for 2008 Annual Vendor Fair and Conference.

Exhibitors and SponsorsClick Here to download event brochure and Registration Information for The 2008 Annual Vendor Fair and Conference.

Location:

Sheraton Airport

8235 NE Airport Way
Portland, Oregon

Call (503) 226-1555 for directions.



Care Medical Special Conference Announcement

2008 Care Fairs

November 18, 2008
Sheraton Portland Airport
Portland, Oregon

November 20, 2008
Hilton Seattle Airport
Seattle, Washington

Click Here to visit Care Medical's Website and find out more information.

Click Here to download event brochure.


Tentative 2008 Schedule of Events

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May 1, 2008

Speaker:

TBD

Topic:

Fibromyalgia

Sponsor:

Matt Seibt
Account Manager
Pfizer, Managed Markets

September 4, 2008

Speaker:

TBD

Topic:

Rehibilitation

Sponsor:

Sharla Weber
Community Relations
Mid-Columbia Medical Center

October 2, 2008

Speaker:

TBD

Topic:

TBD

Sponsor:

Dan Campbell
GlaxoSmithKline

November 3, 2008

Annual conference.

December 3, 2008

Speaker:

TBD

Topic:

Brain Injury

Sponsor:

DPRA & Therapeutic Associates



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The new OMA building address is:
11740 SW 68th Parkway
Portland, OR 97223
Click here for a map

Meetings will be held on the 1st Thursday of every month at the Oregon Medical Association.
There is no meeting in January and July.
The Annual Conference is held in November so there is no meeting at the OMA that month.

CEU’s are available for Certified Case Managers (CCM) and the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators which is accepted by the licensing board for Social Work. For information about sponsoring an upcoming meeting, please contact Lisa Cunningham.
For the Spring 2008 newsletter click here.pdf