2012 Indiana Geriatrics Society 6th Annual Spring Dinner
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Location: Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, 11925 N. Meridian Street, Carmel, IN 46032
Registration Contact: Kathy Frank Ph: 317-630-8183
E-mail: indiana.geriatrics.society@gmail.com
Agenda:
6:00-6:30 p.m. Reception
6:30-7:15 p.m. Dinner
7:15-7:30 p.m. Welcome by President, IGS
7:30-8:30 p.m. Guest Speaker, Jennie Chin Hansen, RN, MSN, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer for American Geriatrics Society
8:30-9:00 p.m. Questions & Discussion
Event details and registration form included on linked form (below)
Jennie Chin Hansen, RN, MSN, FAAN
Chief Executive Officer for American Geriatrics Society
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2nd American Delirium Society Conference: June 3-5, 2012
Deadline for poster abstracts – March 15, 2012
Early registration ends April 15, 2012
Omni Hotel and Conference Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
Click on the file below and check www.americandeliriumsociety.org for more information!
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Mark your calendar for the 6th Annual IGS Fall Conference 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Location: Methodist Conference Center
1801 N. Senate Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202
Contact: Kathy Frank 317-630-8183
ACPE, CEU, CME and CNE credits will be available
More information will be posted to this site as it becomes available. Click here to contact IGS with questions.
Friday, October 5, 2012 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Location: Methodist Conference Center
1801 N. Senate Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202
Contact: Kathy Frank 317-630-8183
ACPE, CEU, CME and CNE credits will be available
More information will be posted to this site as it becomes available. Click here to contact IGS with questions.
IMDA 2012 Education Session
February 16th 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner and CME/CMD provided.
TOPIC: Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST).
POST is a national movement to assist with patient's Advanced Directives and is locally being championed by Susan Hickman, PhD, Assoc Prof IU School of Nursing and IU Medical Ethics.
LOCATION: St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove, 1600 Albany Street, Indianapolis, 7 Tower, Hamachek Conference Room
RSVP: by February 13th, 2012 via e-mail to Kristi Lieb MD or Arif Nazir MD or Tom Haithcoat
IMDA will be having a panel discussion re the same topic. The panel includes Susan Hickman, PhD; Terri Whitson, Asst Commissioner ISDH, and Susan Ziel, RN, JD, Partner Krieg DeVault. Attached (below) is more information.
TOPIC: Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST).
POST is a national movement to assist with patient's Advanced Directives and is locally being championed by Susan Hickman, PhD, Assoc Prof IU School of Nursing and IU Medical Ethics.
LOCATION: St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove, 1600 Albany Street, Indianapolis, 7 Tower, Hamachek Conference Room
RSVP: by February 13th, 2012 via e-mail to Kristi Lieb MD or Arif Nazir MD or Tom Haithcoat
IMDA will be having a panel discussion re the same topic. The panel includes Susan Hickman, PhD; Terri Whitson, Asst Commissioner ISDH, and Susan Ziel, RN, JD, Partner Krieg DeVault. Attached (below) is more information.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 4:30-5:50 pm at the IU School of Law - Indianapolis
A discussion by special guest Charles Sabatino, JD, Director of American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging in Washington, D.C., on the POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) and other legal issues relevant to end-of-life care in Indiana.
Location: Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Room 385
This speaking event is co-sponsored by the RESPECT (Research and Palliative and End-of-Life Communication and Training) Center at IUPUI, the Indiana Patient Preferences Coalition, and the IU School of Law Indianapolis Health Law Society.
The IU School of Law-Indianapolis is located 530 W. New York Street, Indianapolis, IN
in Lawrence W. Inlow Hall, on the IUPUI campus. Metered parking is available on the streets around the Law School building. In addition, visitor parking is available in the Gateway Garage located at 525 North Blackford Dr.
The IU School of Law-Indianapolis is located 530 W. New York Street, Indianapolis, IN
in Lawrence W. Inlow Hall, on the IUPUI campus. Metered parking is available on the streets around the Law School building. In addition, visitor parking is available in the Gateway Garage located at 525 North Blackford Dr.
IGS Fall Networking Event
Please join us for a fun evening of wine and hors d'oeuvres to learn about IGS as well as meet current and prospective members.
Date: Thursday November 17th, 2011
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Location: Altenheim Health and Living Community
3525 East Hanna Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237
317-788-4261
Please RSVP at 317-446-6422 or redmond50@gmail.com by Monday November 14th QUESTIONS? Please contact Chris Redmond at 317-446-6422or redmond50@gmail.com
Invite a colleague! Downloadable invitiation below:
5th Annual IGS Fall Conference 2011
2011 UPDATE: Geriatric Interdisciplinary Best Practices
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Methodist Conference Center, 1801 N. Senate Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202
ACPE, CEU, CME and CNE credits will be available
Additional Information:
The 2011 Update: Geriatric Interdisciplinary Best Practices conference is intended for physicians and non-physician interdisciplinary colleagues who provide medical care to elderly adults. This conference will update attendees on: innovations in making a difference in the quality of care for older adults; the impact of current issues in health care reform; and, state-of-the-art updates in diagnosis, treatment and management of a number of common health issues affecting the geriatric population.
Topics will specifically include: how health care professionals can prevent elder financial fraud and investment exploitation; older adult care transitions with emergency medicine; Parkinson’s Disease; chronic pain therapy and addiction management; anti-coagulation therapy; geriatric drug updates; evaluation and management of delirium updates; background on development of the POLST (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) in Indiana; Medicare reimbursement; and, current issues in healthcare reform.
The Indiana Geriatrics Society (IGS) is a state affiliate of the American Geriatrics Society. The overall mission of IGS is to enhance the visibility of Geriatrics in Indiana. We hope to do this by providing local educational programs in geriatrics, promoting interdisciplinary care of older adults and providing input to the national organization on public policy issues.
See the attached flyer below for more details and contact IGS with any questions.
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Inaugural Conference of the American Delirium Society 06/05-07/11
"Advancing Delirium Care through Research"
June 5-7, 2011
Omni Severin Hotel, 40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN
Speakers: Dr. E. Wesley Ely from Vanderbilt University and Dr. Ed Marcanonio from Harvard University and many others. Sessions include delirium and pathophysiology, delirium and post-surgery/ICU care, delirium education and detection, and delirium and clinical trials.
Abstracts accepted through April 15, 2011 online at: abstracts@americandeliriumsociety.org
June 5-7, 2011
Omni Severin Hotel, 40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN
Speakers: Dr. E. Wesley Ely from Vanderbilt University and Dr. Ed Marcanonio from Harvard University and many others. Sessions include delirium and pathophysiology, delirium and post-surgery/ICU care, delirium education and detection, and delirium and clinical trials.
Abstracts accepted through April 15, 2011 online at: abstracts@americandeliriumsociety.org
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Annual IGS Dinner at AGS Conference - May 12, 2011
Greetings! Our annual tradition of Indiana Dinner Night at the AGS conference will be on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 7:30pmat the Ketchup Restaurant near the Gaylord National Hotel at 152 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745.
The cost for this self-pay dinner is $57.00 which needs to be pre-paid to Kathy Frank, as she will handle the bill that night. Sorry the cost is a bit higher this year, but the area is pricey.
The menu is attached to the linked image. Dinner price will include appetizers with choice of soup or salad and includes your choice of entrée and a dessert. Anyone ordering alcoholic beverages must pay for them separately.It will be a great evening! Feel free to invite additional guests as we’ll have our own room.
PLEASE RSVP as soon as possible and your check needs to be sent to Kathy Frank by May 6.
The cost for this self-pay dinner is $57.00 which needs to be pre-paid to Kathy Frank, as she will handle the bill that night. Sorry the cost is a bit higher this year, but the area is pricey.
The menu is attached to the linked image. Dinner price will include appetizers with choice of soup or salad and includes your choice of entrée and a dessert. Anyone ordering alcoholic beverages must pay for them separately.It will be a great evening! Feel free to invite additional guests as we’ll have our own room.
PLEASE RSVP as soon as possible and your check needs to be sent to Kathy Frank by May 6.
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imda May Educational Meeting and Dinner 05/02/11
"Hospice in Long Term Care" with guest speakers: Lisa Collins, RN and Dale Theobald, Ph.D., MD from Community Home Health Services and Hospice. (max 1.75 CME)
DATE: Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Community Hospital North, 7250 Clearvista Drive, Third Floor,
Multiservice Rooms 1&2, Indianapolis, IN 46256
RSVP by May 2nd to either Kristi Lieb, MD (kreinack@iupui.edu) or Arif Nazir MD (anazir@iupui.edu)
(Click below to view the flyer with complete details)
DATE: Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Community Hospital North, 7250 Clearvista Drive, Third Floor,
Multiservice Rooms 1&2, Indianapolis, IN 46256
RSVP by May 2nd to either Kristi Lieb, MD (kreinack@iupui.edu) or Arif Nazir MD (anazir@iupui.edu)
(Click below to view the flyer with complete details)
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IGS Spring Networking Event was held on March 24, 2011
It was a fun evening of wine and hors d'oeuvres for people to learn about IGS as well as meet current and prospective members. Thanks to Joy's House Adult Day Center in Indianapolis for hosting the event.
Watch for the date and time of our next networking opportunity!
Questions?
Contact Chris Redmond, IGS Marketing Committee Chair: 317-319-7634 or email: chris.redmond@rhin.com
Watch for the date and time of our next networking opportunity!
Questions?
Contact Chris Redmond, IGS Marketing Committee Chair: 317-319-7634 or email: chris.redmond@rhin.com
Another Successful Spring Dinner Event!
IGS 5th Annual Spring Dinner Meeting
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Location: Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, 11925 N. Meridian Street, Carmel, IN 46032
Guest Speaker: Dr. Michael Malone, Professor of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine; Public Health Medical Director of Aurora Senior Services for Aurora Health Care's 12 hospitals in Eastern Wisconsin; Medical Director for Aurora Visiting Nurse Association of Wisconsin.
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Location: Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel, 11925 N. Meridian Street, Carmel, IN 46032
Guest Speaker: Dr. Michael Malone, Professor of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine; Public Health Medical Director of Aurora Senior Services for Aurora Health Care's 12 hospitals in Eastern Wisconsin; Medical Director for Aurora Visiting Nurse Association of Wisconsin.
4th Annual Fall Conference 2010
The 4th Annual Fall Conference 2010 was held on Friday, October 22 at the Methodist Convention Center, in Indianapolis, IN.
Thank you to all of our wonderful presenters for making this conference a great success!
Thank you to all of our wonderful presenters for making this conference a great success!
Newsletter ArchiveIGS Newsletters are published quarterly. Current edition sent via e-mail to members and published in the Members' Only page (send an e-mail or call for password).
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October 22, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Location: Methodist Conference Center I-65 and 21 Street Indianapolis, Indiana 5th Annual Spring Dinner Meeting 2011 March 3, 2011 at 6:00-9:00 p.m. Location: Renaissance, 11925 N. Meridian Street, Carmel, Indiana | ||||
IGS 4th Annual Spring Dinner Meeting
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Location: The Fountains in Carmel, Indiana
GUEST SPEAKER:
Jody Hoffer Gittell, PhD
Visiting Scholar at the MIT Sloan School of Management,
Associate Professor and MBA program director
Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy
and Management. Author of High Performance Healthcare Using the Power of
Relationships to Achieve Quality, Efficiency and Resilience
Award-winning author of The Southwest Airlines Way
The Indiana Dinner at AGS 2009 Chicago
IU Geriatrics hosted the Indiana Dinner at PF Chang’s for our faculty, fellows, staff and guests attending the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting. This annual event provides an opportunity for IU Geriatrics to network with health care professionals from the state of Indiana and with former geriatrics faculty and fellows who continue to work in the geriatrics field.
BELOW: Dr.Lynsey Brandt shared her insights into geriatric care at AGS and Dr. Shannon Joyce who served as videographer.
IU Geriatrics hosted the Indiana Dinner at PF Chang’s for our faculty, fellows, staff and guests attending the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting. This annual event provides an opportunity for IU Geriatrics to network with health care professionals from the state of Indiana and with former geriatrics faculty and fellows who continue to work in the geriatrics field.
BELOW: Dr.Lynsey Brandt shared her insights into geriatric care at AGS and Dr. Shannon Joyce who served as videographer.
Indiana Geriatrics Society - Phone: (317) 630-8183 - Email: indiana.geriatrics.society - Fax: (317) 630-7066
