PROGRAM CANCELED: Geriatrics and Pain Management for Primary Care
Mar 27, 2020 – Mar 29, 2020
Riviera Maya / Cancun - Now Jade Resort
This program has been canceled. For additional assistance, please contact MCE Conferences by email at info@mceconferences.com or by phone at 888-533-9031 from 8AM to 5PM (Pacific) Mon-Fri.
RESERVATIONS – We have received confirmation from the property that all attendee room reservations will remain intact in order to still assist those that plan to travel to the destination. Please note this requires any attendees cancelling their trip in full to contact the AM Resorts Call Center at (877) 669-9953 to cancel your room reservation and receive a refund from the resort directly. Please note the property may first request you opt for alternate dates however if you are unable to adjust your reservation they have confirmed a full cancellation and refund will be allowed upon request. Please note full refunds cannot be processed online.
Riviera Maya is truly a Caribbean Oasis located on 80 miles of the Yucatan Peninsula with stunningly beautiful fine-powder sand beaches and clear turquoise water. The Riviera Maya is world renowned for snorkeling and scuba diving. The coral reef system just off the coast offers some of the most colorful variety of marine life. As one of the top ecotourism destinations, the Riviera Maya remains undeveloped in many restricted areas. You will find mostly charming fishing villages that dot this area along with some ancient Mayan ruins. The Now Jade Riviera Cancun is close to Puerto Morelos and only 12 miles south of Cancun airport. This all inclusive resort offers luxury comfort combined with local hospitality.
Tuition Discount
Past Attendees Save $50: Past MCE Conferences attendees (within the previous three years) automatically receive a $50 discount at checkout.
Bring a Friend or Colleague and Save $50: If you are attending with another healthcare professional you are eligible for a $50 discount.
Overview & Agenda
Geriatrics and Pain Management for Primary Care
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Geriatrics and Pain Management, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Geriatrics and Pain Management with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about issues in Geriatrics and Pain Management.
Speakers
Our presenting national faculty speakers make it their professional goals to enhance the training of primary care clinicians. This Continuing Medical Education program promises to help you learn the most current, best medicine, and techniques for making the diagnosis easier during a 20 minute office visit.
Topics and Objectives
Day 1
What Is Geropalliative Medicine and Why Should we Integrate It into All Specialties? Objectives: 1) Attendees should be able to define the term geropalliative medicine. 2) Define the changing paradigm in measuring patient outcomes 3) Name the 6 domains to evaluate geropalliative outcomes
Geriatric Frailty Syndrome Objectives: 1) Attendees should be able to define frailty 2) Discuss how frailty changes the course of patient outcomes 3) Name 3 physiologic signs you could use to help decide that a patient may be frail
Non-Opioid Pharmacologic Management of Chronic Pain Objectives: 1) Understand the neurobiology of chronic pain and how this relates to pharmacologic targets 2) Develop a data-driven and practical understanding of dosing, benefits, and side effects of common non-opioid pharmacologic agents 3) Become versed in pharmacologic algorithms for treating common pain syndromes such as acute back pain, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain
Opioids for Chronic and Cancer Pain: Rationale Prescribing Objectives: 1) Become comfortable with practical aspects of chronic opioid therapy including opioid selection, rotation, and side effect management 2) Appreciate the nuances for titration for different pain syndromes 3) Learn clinical pearls and strategies for managing chronic opioid therapy as safely as possible Discuss the use of opioids for cancer pain and how the approach differs from chronic non-cancer pain
Day 2
Managing Pain in Geriatrics Patients Objectives: 1) Appreciate the nuances to the assessment of pain in the elderly 2) Understand the pharmacologic challenges in managing elderly patients 3) Be able to better find the balance between pain control and iatrogenesis in the elderly population
Interventional Procedures for Spine Pain Objectives: 1) Understand the rationale and technical considerations of common minimally-invasive interventions for spine-related pain, such as epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency lesioning, facet injections, sacroiliac injections, and spinal cord stimulation 2) Appreciate the data behind the techniques by way of a data-driven literature review 3) Develop a systematic approach to identifying when patients may or may not benefit from interventional spine procedures
Why Didn’t Someone Warn Us? Objectives: 1) Name 3 geriatric syndromes we should all be evaluating in daily clinical practice.2) Discuss how to refine your prognostic abilities using clinical signs. 3) Define why you can warn patients and families of unintended outcomes and why the patient is at higher risk
Evidence-Based Medical Prognostication Objectives: 1) Define the 3 types of prognostic information we share with patients 2) Discuss the importance of defining individual risk in decision making and program development 3) Define how community-based palliative and at-home program can use prognosis to define its patient population
Day 3
Delirium 1 Objectives: 1) Name 3 types of delirium 2) Discuss what hospital induced delirium tells you about the patient’s future risk 3) Define ACB score and why it is important
Delirium 2 Objectives: 1) Name 3 harms of putting an elderly person to bed 2) Name non-medication tools to prevent delirium 3) Name 3 things you can do by eliminating or adding medications to prevent delirium
Managing Pain and Symptoms at the End of Life Objectives: 1) Understand the optimal measures to control pain at the end of life through case-based teaching 2) Better manage common end-of-life clinical scenarios such as dyspnea, delirium, and terminal secretions 3) Become more empowered in how to emotionally guide family members through the dying process
Challenging Pain Scenarios: An Interactive Discussion This interactive session will real-life challenging cases from the audience to: 1) Develop a frame to systematically break down and analyze complex pain scenarios 2) Utilize the audience’s collective mind to develop practical strategies to address the various clinical complexities of the cases 3) Become more comfortable and empowered to handle such cases upon return to the participant’s clinical practice
Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.
Program Schedule
Date
Location
Description
Time
March 27, 2020
NOW Jade Conference Center
Conference - Day 1
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
Check-In Opens at 7:00 AM
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
March 28, 2020
NOW Jade Conference Center
Conference - Day 2
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
March 29, 2020
NOW Jade Conference Center
Conference - Day 3
Continental Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Accreditation
AMA/AAFP Equivalency – American Academy of Family Physicians
This live activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to the AMA PRA category 1 credit toward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Medical Association – AMA
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro-M1
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is the accrediting body for family medicine continuing medical education (CME) in the United States of America. CFPC members who complete any live CME/CPD program accredited by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro-M1 credits. Canadian Healthcare professionals in other specialties need to verify with their licensing board the reciprocal credit agreement with the AAFP.
American Osteopathic Association – AOA
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
American Academy of Physician Assistants – AAPA
AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners – AANP
AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP.
American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC
According to the ANCC, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP meet the ANCC-accredited CNE criteria.
Pharmacology Credits
This course has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 12 CE credits; please verify with your Medical Board which hours may be applied toward Pharmacology credit.
Hotel Accommodations
Lodging Reservations – To make your lodging reservation:
- Use the Group Code: MCEGR20 after you Click Here.
- Select: NOW Jade Riviera Cancun
- Select: Preferred dates of stay
- Click: Unlimited Luxury Experience
- On new page insert Group Code: MCEGR20
- Click: Search
If you need assistance, please contact our office at 888-533-9031 or 858-566-1500.
Please note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of request.
All Inclusive Plan Features – The Now Jade Riviera Cancun is the perfect choice for your holiday. With the All Inclusive option, you’ll get more for your money.
Your stay includes a welcome drink and fresh scented towels, Theme Nights, Luxury accommodations Nightly Entertainment, Buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks Daily activities program, 5 Gourmet A la carte restaurants and 5 bars 2 Paddle Tennis courts, Unlimited domestic and international drinks from 10 am to 1 am. Non motorized water sports, 24-hour room service Quiet pool featuring one swim up bar, Wait service at the pool and beach from 10 am to 5 pm Beach bar, Daily stocked mini-bar with soft drinks, bottled water & beer Pool featuring one swim up bar. Kid’s pool. Explorer’s Club (ages 3 to 12), Fitness/Gym: including cardio-conditioning Teen’s activities program facilities, treadmills, bicycles, and free weights. Diving lessons in pool, 2,640 feet of crystal White sand Air conditioned theater, 3 Tennis courts Lodging tax and service charges, Self parking
Accommodations and Amenities – A private terrace or balcony and whirlpool are among the many amenities you’ll enjoy. Now Jade Riviera Cancun features 550 ultra-comfortable suites, each inspired by the turquoise sea and Cancun’s mesmerizing sunsets. All rooms and suites are non-smoking, use proximity keys and have 24-hour room service.
Private, furnished balcony or terrace, marble floors, complimentary mini-bar refreshed daily with beer, soft drinks and bottled water, spacious bathroom with Jacuzzi for two, Gilchrist & Soames luxury bath amenities, 24-hour room service, air conditioning with individual climate control, cable TV, alarm clock with MP3/iPod docking station, electronic in-suite safe, electronic keyhole, coffee/tea maker, iron and ironing board, bathrobes and slippers, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, unlimited connectivity. Connecting suites, ADA suites, extra beds and cribs are available upon request. All suites are non-smoking.
- Jr Suite Tropical View – King-size bed or two double beds Separate living area 32” LCD TV Spacious bathroom with whirlpool and rain shower Private, furnished balcony or terrace Lovely tropical view 700 ft.2/65 m.2 Up to 4 guests (adults + children) with a maximum of 3 adults
- Single Adult Occupancy: $215.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Double Adult Occupancy: $180.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Triple Adult Occupancy: $175.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Child Rate: Children 3-12 years old are $65.00 usd per child per night sharing the room with 2 adults.
- Children under 3 years old stay free
- Children over 12 are charged at the adult rate.
- Jr Suite Partial Ocean View – One king-size bed or two double beds Separate living area 32” LCD TV Spacious bathroom with rain shower and hydrotub Private, furnished balcony or terrace Stunning partial ocean view 700 ft.2/65 m.2 Up to 4 guests (adults + children) with a maximum of 3 adults
- Single Adult Occupancy: $240.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Double Adult Occupancy: $200.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Triple Adult Occupancy: $195.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Child Rate: Children 3-12 years old are $65.00 usd per child per night sharing the room with 2 adults.
- Children under 3 years old stay free
- Children over 12 are charged at the adult rate.
- Jr Suite Ocean Front – One king-size bed or two double beds Separate living area 32” LCD TV Spacious bathroom with rain shower and hydrotub Private, furnished balcony or terrace Spectacular oceanfront view 700 ft.2/65 m.2 Up to 4 guests (adults + children) with a maximum of 3 adults.
- Single Adult Occupancy: $420.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Double Adult Occupancy: $210.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Triple Adult Occupancy: $205.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Child Rate: Children 3-12 years old are $65.00 usd per child per night sharing the room with 2 adults.
- Children under 3 years old stay free
- Children over 12 are charged at the adult rate.
- Family Suite – Two adjoining Junior Suite Tropical Views One King-size bed and two double beds Separate living areas Two 32” LCD TVs Two spacious bathrooms with rain shower and hydrotub Private, furnished balconies or terraces Tropical views 1,400 ft.2/130 m.2 Up to 6 guests (adults + children) with a maximum of 4 adults
- Single Adult Occupancy: $540.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Double Adult Occupancy: $270.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Triple Adult Occupancy: $265.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Child Rate: Children 3-12 years old are $65.00 usd per child per night sharing the room with 2 adults.
- Children under 3 years old stay free
- Children over 12 are charged at the adult rate.
- Preferred Club Suite Ocean View – Private bedroom with one king-size bed or two double beds One 55” LCD TV in the bedroom Separate living room One 32” LCD TV in the living room Spacious bathroom with rain shower Private, furnished balcony with whirlpool for two Stunning ocean view Preferred Club privileges 765 ft.2/71 m.2 Up to 4 guests (adults + children) with a maximum of 3 adults
- Single Adult Occupancy: $275.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Double Adult Occupancy: $230.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Triple Adult Occupancy: $225.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Child Rate: Children 3-12 years old are $65.00 usd per child per night sharing the room with 2 adults.
- Children under 3 years old stay free
- Children over 12 are charged at the adult rate.
- Preferred Club Suite Ocean Front – Private bedroom with one king-size bed or two double beds One 55” LCD TV in the bedroom Separate living room One 32” LCD TV in the living room Spacious bathroom with rain shower Private, furnished balcony with whirlpool for two Spectacular oceanfront view Preferred Club privileges 765 ft.2/71 m.2 Up to 4 guests (adults + children) with a maximum of 3 adults
- Single Adult Occupancy: $510.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Double Adult Occupancy: $255.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Triple Adult Occupancy: $250.00 Per Person All Inclusive
- Child Rate: Children 3-12 years old are $65.00 usd per child per night sharing the room with 2 adults.
- Children under 3 years old stay free
- Children over 12 are charged at the adult rate.
Parking – Complimentary parking is available for all MCE Conferences attendees.
Lodging Deposit – Lodging Deposit – A deposit of 1-night is due at the time of booking. The full balance will be automatically charged 30-days prior to arrival date to the original credit card used when making your reservation. Should this payment decline, you will receive notification from the property at which point you will be given 48-hours to contact the property with full payment. Should the property not receive full payment within these 48-hours, your reservation will be automatically cancelled. Please Note: The charges for this reservation will appear on your credit card statement as “AMRDirect, LLC”.
Reservation Modification Fees are as Follows – Reservations modified within 30 days of arrival date will be charged a fee of $50 USD except when lengthening stays. This $50 penalty is assessed by AMR Direct LLC, to cover administrative fees.
Lodging Cancellation Policy – Reservations cancelled from the time the reservation is made until 31 days prior to arrival date will incur a fee of $50.00. Reservations cancelled within 30 days of arrival date will be under full penalty and no refunds will be issued. No show reservations are also charged full penalty, 100% of reservation amount.
Register & Book Your Lodging Early! The MCE reduced room rates will be available to registered attendees up until February 19, 2020 (based on availability). Our allotment for reduced room rates may sell out before this date. We urge you to secure your lodging reservation as early as possible. Reduced rates will also be offered 3 nights pre and post program dates (based on availability).
Room Reservation Guidelines – The lodging reservation link has been created for the MCE Conference continuing medical education program, and only guests that are registered for this CME conference are eligible to use this site in order to access discounted rooms and/or theme park tickets (if applicable).
- Attendees must register within (7) seven days of booking MCE discounted lodging to avoid cancellations or increased nightly rates (depending on Hotel/Resort policy).
- We allow a maximum of 2 room reservations per registered attendee, based on availability and rates at the time of booking.
- Rooms and/or tickets (if applicable) cannot be purchased for the purpose of, or with the intention of being resold.
- All reservations must be made under the registered attendee’s’ name, as all reservations and ticket orders (if applicable) will be audited against the CME program registration list. Should it be necessary, we reserve the right to contact you to request proof of registration. If it is discovered that the reservation and/or ticket order is not for an MCE Conferences participant, the reservations and/or ticket order may be cancelled or modified based on the Hotel/Resort policy, and deposits may not be eligible for a refund.
Please note: In order to provide a quality and interactive CME program, MCE Conferences will limit the amount of registrations per conference.
Additional Travel Information
Airport Information – The Cancun International Airport (CUN) is located approximately 18 miles away from Now Jade Riviera Cancun.
Airport Transfers – There are numerous websites offering transportation services from the Cancun Airport, these companies ARE NOT authorized nor allowed to pick up passengers at the airport or any other location in Cancun – Riviera Maya. To assist you with your transportation needs, special discounted rates have been negotiated by the Cancun International Airport. Shuttles, Transfers, Private and VIP transportation services are available through their website along with other complementary services provided by airport staff.
To make an airport shuttle reservation, please Click Here.
Car Rental – To make your discounted car rental reservation, please click on the following links:
(please note: car rental company availability may differ based on airport/ destination)
- AVIS – Click Here and enter G028287 in the “AWD Number” box to receive the Group Discount.
- Budget – Click Here
- Enterprise – Click Here and enter XZB6145 to receive the MCE Conferences Group Discount.
- Hertz – Click Here and check the “Enter a Discount or Promo Code” and “I am a Corporate Customer” boxes. Enter 2086989 in the “Discount/CDP/Club Code” box to receive the Group Discount.
- Alamo – Click Here and enter 7014125 under Contract ID to receive the Group Discount.
- National – Click Here and enter XZB6145 under Contract ID to receive Group Discount.
Travel Documents – Travel documents vary based on itinerary. It is the sole responsibility of guests to identify and obtain all required travel documents for the entire duration of their stay and have them available when necessary. Valid travel documents such as passports and Visas are required for boarding and re-entry into the United States and other countries.
All guests must carry a valid passport. Passports must be valid for at least six months after your return date of travel. Guests are responsible to ensure validity dates of passport and to secure proper documentation for countries visited. Please consult your respective State Department or Foreign Ministry for specific Visa and entry requirements for countries scheduled on your travel itinerary. For U.S. citizens, further information can be found by visiting the Travel Website. Consult your healthcare professional for any inoculations you may require, or contact the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) toll-free at 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) or online at the CDC Website
Note: If your passport is lost or stolen on a trip, you could be denied entry into your home country. To avoid this issue, we recommend following some practical steps: Make two copies of your passport ID page – that’s the page with your picture, your date of birth, etc. This can be an image scan or hard copy. Give one copy to someone you trust – a friend, family member, or assistant – in case you need to contact them while on your trip. Keep the other copy with you. If it’s printed, put it in your carry-on (not your checked luggage – that could go missing). If it’s an electronic copy, make sure you have access to it when you leave the U.S. (on your mobile device, or in your e-mail, for example).
Special Assistance – MCE’s policy is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If special arrangements are necessary for an individual with a disability to attend a conference, please contact our office at 1-888-533-9031.
Please Note: MCE is not associated with the third party services listed herein and shall not be liable for any services of such third party providers.
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Register Early! In order to provide a quality and interactive CME program, MCE Conferences will limit the amount of registrations per conference. Some conferences may have a lower registration limit due to the destination logistics and lodging availability.