Environment of Care Base Camp is organized by Joint Commission Resources (JCR) and will be held from Aug 18 - 19, 2020 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States of America. Who should Attend: Anyone preparing for a Joint Commission survey and working to build the safest environment for staff and patients. Content is targeted at those who are new to their role or those who want a refresher course in Joint Commission standards, including facilities management professionals, risk and accreditation managers, and quality managers and directors. Overview: This 2-day seminar will arm you with knowledge, tools, and strategies to help you set the stage for a successful survey and build a framework to deliver the highest level of patient safety and care. Join Joint Commission engineers as they discuss current challenges as well as compliance tips and strategies. What you will learn: A team of Joint Commission engineers and surveyors will guide you through case studies, updates to standards, and hot button EC issues – while providing proven methods, frameworks and solutions every step of the way. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Mastery Course I is organized by American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine(AADSM) and will be held from Sep 11 - 13, 2020 at Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States of America. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 25 CE Hours. Course Description: Mastery I is the first step of a three-part track designed for dentists with an interest in, but little or no background in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) through the utilization of oral appliance therapy (OAT). This initial course examines fundamental concepts and practical techniques necessary to incorporate OAT into a general or specialty dental practice. Students will be taught the AADSM practice protocols and clinical guidelines necessary to perform the proper patient screening, examination and record acquisition to begin treatment with competence and confidence. Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to: • Develop a critical understanding of the physiology of healthy sleep and the pathophysiology of multiple sleep disorders. • Explain the complexity of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and a dentist’s role in managing sleep-disordered breathing. • Describe demographics, pre-deposing factors, signs and symptoms, and co-morbidities of SDB and various techniques to identify patients at risk. • Immediately establish an effective screening protocol and physician referral network supported by inner office systems to streamline and document referrals. • Treat OSA with confidence by identifying patients at risk for SDB, performing a comprehensive sleep interview and DSM examination, discussing informed consent, determining a protrusive bite position, acquiring adequate impressions and designing and fitting a mandibular advancement device compatible with the patient’s needs. • Using standardized nomenclature, describe attributes and limitations of various device features to aid in selection and design. • Incorporate accepted standards of dental sleep medicine practice into a general practice or specialty practice setting with appropriate patient flow algorithms, practice standard requirements, documentation and records. • Critically analyze research articles to support clinical decision-making.

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Mastery Course III is organized by American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) and will be held from Sep 11 - 13, 2020 at The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 20 CE Hours. Course Description: As the final didactic step in the Mastery Program, Mastery Course III provides the participant with the proficiency to manage a broad spectrum of cases and severities of obstructive sleep apnea. A focus on titration goals, understanding maximum medical improvement, and side effect management furnishes practitioner confidence and promotes best patient care. Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to: • Explore alternative and emerging therapies for SDB. • Anticipate oral appliance efficacy for individual cases and consider combinations of therapies for best clinical outcomes. • Confidently manage OA side effects and patient expectations • Explain the etiology and prevalence of pediatric SDB, the differences with adult SDB and the efficacies of treatment options. • Incorporate pediatric screening and referral protocols. • Continue to build an understanding of the medical practice model with medical-legal considerations. • Perfect an appropriate algorithm for patient management that begins with screening and ends with long-term follow-up. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

PRESENT Podiatric Residency Education Summit Midwest is organized by PRESENT e-Learning Systems and will be held From Sep 25 - 27, 2020 at Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16 CME/CECH Credit Hours. Target Audience: This continuing educational conference is intended for practicing surgical and wound care health care professionals. Learning Objectives: • Identify and demonstrate the epidemiology and pathophysiology of lower extremity disease. • Demonstrate the basic established principles of care for skin and nail disease. • Identify different wound care techniques as well as their importance in managing chronic lower extremity wounds. • Recognize the various presentations of infections of the skin, nail, soft tissue and bone and demonstrate their appropriate management based on current literature. • Identify and demonstrate complex diabetic and non-diabetic foot and ankle deformities and be able to reposition and stabilize these deformities with carious internal and external fixation techniques and technologies. • Evaluate and comprehend evidence-based outcomes data for the treatment of disorders of the diabetic and non-diabetic lower limb. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Pediatric Pearls Allergy & Immunology is organized by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and will be held on Oct 09, 2020 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States of America. Target Audience: Family Practice, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Pediatrics, Physician Assistant  Accreditation: The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Overview: This full-day conference is perfect for the healthcare practitioner interested in learning more about allergy/immunological issues in the young patient. Several topics being presented will include new data, research and approaches for food allergy and avoidance, drug allergies, and allergy testing. Other topics will include an update on atopic dermatitis and immunodeficiency. The breakouts in the afternoon will be case-based and interactive allowing for a deeper dive in some of these topics.  Objectives: • Describe the impact of labeling a child with a beta-lactam allergy • Discuss common presentations and proper evaluation of beta-lactam allergy in children • Identify steps primary care providers can employ to reduce unnecessary antibiotic avoidance • Discuss desensitization modalities for food allergy including oral immunotherapy, epicutaneous immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy • Identify new immunomodulatory drugs that are being studied as adjunctive therapies for food allergy immunotherapy • Identify other potential treatments for food allergy that are in the research pipeline • Recognize atopic dermatitis chiefly on the basis of the clinical exam • Mange exacerbations appropriately, on the basis of evidence and recommendations • Select treatment for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis on the basis of available data • Discuss the increased incidence of food allergies in children and potential casual factors • Describe potential ways to families on how intervene to prevent development of food allergies • Discuss test modalities and clinical scenarios in which they are helpful and limitations • Discuss risks and benefits of blood allergy testing

Stroke Certification Conference is organized by Joint Commission Resources (JCR) and will be held on Oct 29, 2020 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States of America. Who Should Attend: This program will be of interest to health care professionals who work in Joint Commission accredited or non-accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals, or freestanding emergency centers who are involved in stroke care. This includes: • Program Coordinators • Neurologists • Emergency Department staff • Emergency Medical Services staff • Advanced practice nurses, stroke unit nurses, and clinical nurse specialists • Rehabilitation staff • Quality directors and regulatory compliance officers Overview: This annual one-day interactive solutions-based program, with practical strategies and implementation tips that stroke professionals who are responsible for achieving and maintaining Joint Commission Stroke Certification can adapt and apply in their program. Our advanced stroke certifications are offered in collaboration with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. What You Will Learn?  Joint Commission faculty and reviewers will deliver a review of the 2021 standards, requirements and review process, as well as practical strategies and implementation tips that can be adapted and applied within your stroke program. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Mastery Course II is organized by American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) and will be held from Nov 06 - 08, 2020 at Oak Brook, Illinois, United States of America. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 20 CE Hours. Course Description: As part of the comprehensive AADSM Mastery Program, Mastery Course II builds on the knowledge and clinical proficiency gained in Mastery Course I with continued emphasis on skill development. Students will participate in oral appliance selection and create a prescription for a laboratory to fabricate an oral appliance. Clinical competence and confidence with delivery and titration will be addressed with further development in Mastery Course III. Lectures will develop a more in-depth understanding of normal sleep and the consequences of poor quality sleep, including phase delay circadian rhythms in adolescents. Exploring alternative treatments such as surgery and CPAP will lay a foundation for guiding patient decision making and anticipating combining therapies for best outcomes. Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to: • Describe the significant benefits of healthy sleep and the risks associated with inadequate or compromised sleep. • Develop critical understanding of OSA pathophysiology and co-morbidities such as cardiovascular, metabolic and neurocognitive concerns. • Explain the influence of confounding respiratory influences and possible remedies. • Improve OAT outcomes by understanding maximum medical improvement (MMI) and exploring combinations of therapies • Prepare patients for oral appliance wear and titration, monitoring signs, symptoms and side effects. • Anticipate and manage side effects that could compromise treatment objectives. • Incorporate protocols to maximize staff efficiency following a medical practice model, with an understanding of medical insurance coding and billing requirements. • Clearly communicate device design to laboratories, avoiding costly mistakes, and consider benefits of digital technology in practice.

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Mastery Course III is organized by American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) and will be held from Feb 19 - 21, 2021 at Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States of America. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 20 CE Hours. Course Description: As the final didactic step in the Mastery Program, Mastery Course III provides the participant with the proficiency to manage a broad spectrum of cases and severities of obstructive sleep apnea. A focus on titration goals, understanding maximum medical improvement, and side effect management furnishes practitioner confidence and promotes best patient care. Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to: • Explore alternative and emerging therapies for SDB. • Anticipate oral appliance efficacy for individual cases and consider combinations of therapies for best clinical outcomes. • Confidently manage OA side effects and patient expectations • Explain the etiology and prevalence of pediatric SDB, the differences with adult SDB and the efficacies of treatment options. • Incorporate pediatric screening and referral protocols. • Continue to build an understanding of the medical practice model with medical-legal considerations. • Perfect an appropriate algorithm for patient management that begins with screening and ends with long-term follow-up. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.