Canadian Down Syndrome Society and Surrey Place Centre
present

Pre-conference Workshop on Health Promotion for People with Down Syndrome

Thursday, May 17, 2012

8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Delta Chelsea Hotel
33 Gerrard Street West
Toronto, Ontario

Sponsored by

Workshop Objectives

1. Learn about the relevant developmental disabilities guidelines and new evidence to support best health care practices.
2. Learn about practical tools to enhance the primary care of people with Down syndrome.
3. Develop strategies for implementing guidelines and tools.
4. Share experiences of accessing supportive family, professional and community resources.
   

Surrey Place Centre Faculty

William F. Sullivan, CCFP, MD, PhD
Family Physician

Leeping Tao, NP
Nurse Practitioner

Stephannie MacDonell, MD
Family Physician

Angela Gonzales, RN, MN, CRNC
Nurse Specialist

Maureen Kelly, RN, MBA
Program Co-ordinator

Who should attend

Family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, other members of health care teams.
This workshop is limited to 50 participants.

Course Description

As a group, adults with Down syndrome (DS) have poorer health and greater difficulty accessing primary care than do others in the general population.  They have different patterns of illness and comorbidities.

This case-based educational workshop on health promotion for people with Down syndrome will increase your awareness of specific health issues affecting people with Down syndrome.

The workshop will be based on the Primary care of adults with developmental disabilities: Canadian consensus guidelines (2011) that provide general, physical, behavioural, and mental health recommendations for adults with DD.  It will also demonstrate the Health Watch Table – Down Syndrome.

Participants will discuss cases in light of the guidelines and strategies for applying related tools.  An emphasis will be on challenges from participants’ practices in caring for people with Down syndrome.

Pricing

Symposium Only Attendees:
$175.00    Physicians, Nurse Practitioners
$150.00    Other health care providers
$100.00    Medical students

Fee includes:

• Instruction, course materials, food and refreshment breaks.
• Primary care of adults with developmental disabilities: Canadian consensus guidelines (2011).
• Tools for the primary care of people with developmental disabilities (2011).

Other Information

• Before the workshop, participants are encouraged to reflect on their practice and learning needs related to their patients with Down syndrome.
  
• Participants will have the opportunity to discuss cases and strategies for implementing best practices for the health care of people with Down syndrome.
  
• Application of guidelines and the use of tools will be illustrated (e.g., Cumulative Patient Profile, Health Watch Table – Down Syndrome, Managing Behavioural Crises, and Informed Consent.)
  
• Emphasis will be placed on facilitating collaboration among patients, families, health professionals and community agencies.
  

Agenda

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Registration, breakfast

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Introduction to Primary Care Guidelines and Tools for the Primary Care of People with Developmental Disabilities and Down Syndrome

10:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Break

10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Case-based, small group discussions

11:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Summary and opportunities for further learning

Registraton

Register here!

Medical professionals wishing to also attend the main conference as well should select either "Member (Early Bird)" or "Non-member (Early Bird)". The option to add the Medical Pre-Conference will be given later in the registration process.