Mental Health Issues in Long Term Care
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Cost
Single-day registrations are not permitted for this activity. If you cannot attend each session, the recording and supplemental resources will be available within one (1) week of the conference. Continuing education credit is not available for watching the recordings. You must log in or create an account before enrolling in this educational activity. Once logged in, please select the "REGISTER" tab to process your payment and complete your registration. |
PURPOSE
The goal of this conference is to help long-term care clinicians become more proficient in meeting the needs of mentally ill residents in their facilities.
Target Audience
Clinicians and administrators are involved in managing mental health challenges in long-term care facilities.
Agenda
Thursday, April 20, 2023 | |
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1:00 pm | Motivational Interviewing in Long-Term Care Workshop Yasyn Lee, MD |
4:00 pm | Adjourn |
Friday, April 21, 2023 | |
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8:00 am | Registration and Breakfast |
8:20 am | Welcome and Introductions Douglas Steenblock, MD |
8:30 am | Behavioral Concerns Related to Parkinsonism Douglas Steenblock, MD |
9:30 am | Break |
9:45 am | Managing Schizophrenia and Psychosis in Long-Term Care Nathan Wolken, MA, LMHC |
10:45 am | Break |
11:00 am | Health Anxiety in Older Adults Kyle S. Page, PhD, ABPP |
12:00 pm | Lunch |
1:00 pm | Navigating the Legal and Clinical Complexities of Involuntary Treatment Derek T. Hess, JD, PhD |
2:30 pm | Break |
2:45 pm | Changing Dynamics: Strengthening Relationships as People Age Chris Sparks, LISW |
3:45 pm | Multidisciplinary Panel Discussion |
4:45 pm | Conference Adjourns Optional Tour of the Iowa Veterans Home |

The Iowa Veterans Home is at 1301 Summit Street, Marshalltown, Iowa. Individuals should enter at the West Entrance, west of the corner of 13th Street and Summit. On the map below, this is shown as Independence Road. Go to the far north end of the entrance road and turn right into the large parking lot. The conference will be held in Whitehill Auditorium (Building #10 on the map). Handicapped parking is available across the street south of the cottages (#11), in the southeast corner of the lot immediately north of the cottages (#11), and in the gift shop parking lot.
Douglas Steenblock, MD (Activity Director)
Chief of Mental Health Services, Iowa Veterans Home
Derek T. Hess, JD, PhD
Health and Human Services Clinical Director, State of Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Yasyn Lee, MD
Motivational Interviewing Trainer, Yasyn Lee Consulting, LLC
Kyle S. Page, PhD, ABPP
Geriatric Psychologist, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
Chris Sparks, LISW
Psychologist 3, Mental Health Services, Iowa Veterans Home
Nathan Wolken, MA, LMHC
Psychologist, Iowa Veterans Home
ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS
MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University (DMU) and Iowa Veterans Home. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this program for a maximum of 9.5 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This live activity has been reviewed and approved for 9.5 continuing education contact hour(s). Nurses must attend the entire session to receive credit. Partial session credit is prohibited and will be forfeited.
- Other Health Professionals: This live activity is designated for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURE
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individuals have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Kyle Page, PhD - None
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
- Coming soon.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.
Available Credit
- 9.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 9.50 AOA Category 2A
- 9.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 9.50 IBON
Price
CANCELLATION POLICY
- All cancellations must be received in writing at cme@dmu.edu.
- A nonrefundable administrative fee of $20 will be charged for all cancellations.
- No refunds will be given three (3) business days before the activity start date.
- Canceled registrations can be transferred to another individual for the same activity.
- Individuals who fail to attend the activity (no-shows) will not receive any refund. Forfeited fees may not be applied to any other activity.