University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
May 22nd, 2010

Dr. Tiffany Shubert PhD, MPT

Faculty

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Tiffany Shubert, PhD, MPT is a physical therapist and research scientist with over 11 years of clinical experience. Tiffany has 7 years experience working as the head physical therapist at the UNC Geriatric Evaluation Clinic – a training clinic for geriatric fellows. In addition, she teaches introduction to geriatrics and advanced geriatric elective for UN C Division of Physical Therapy and geriatric functional assessment to third year medical students. Dr. Shubert’s passion is developing better models of care for geriatric patients to facilitate an older adult’s ability to age in place. She brings a wealth of expertise and innovative treatment plans for successfully working with the complex older adult patients. With her unique background of basic science, clinical experience, and experience developing continuity of care models with the community, she developed an exercise-based falls prevention intervention that is resulting in improved performance on cognitive and physical performance.

Credits
The South Carolina Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association has approved this course for 8.5 hours or .85 CEU’s.

PLEASE NOTE:

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Course Preparation
To get the most out of this course, please prepare the following for case-based learning and discussion:
1. Bring in one to two example medication lists from your patients
2. Take an informal poll to determine how many of your patients have fallen in the past three months
3. Identify one to two patients who did not improve with therapy, bring enough details about the patients history and progression to discuss as a case for the seminar
Please attend to all HIPPAA privacy laws.

Seminar Description
Successful aging is generally defined as living a better, not necessarily longer, life. Research has shown that older adults can achieve this goal with the appropriate interventions. Physical therapy interventions can be instrumental in assisting older adults to achieve the three components of successful aging:
1) High physical and cognitive function;
2) High level of engagement and
3) Low level of chronic disease.
This course is designed to provide the learner with skills and strategies to utilize with their older adult patients to help them achieve these goals, regardless of the care setting. A thorough understanding of the variability of the aging process, the differences in motor learning between older and younger adults, and the importance of a continuum of care for best success will greatly enhance your practice and management of older adult patients. Much of the course will focus on falls prevention with our older patients as the tools necessary to evaluate and treat an older adult at risk for falls can easily be applied to any other chronic condition. This course is meant to be applied, and participants will be asked to share their clinical experiences and participate in group problem solving activities.

Objectives
Upon completion, the learner will:

1. Evaluate the effect of the physiology of aging on treatment plans and goals
2. Incorporate the changes in motor learning and motor control associated with aging to enhance the success of treatment plans
3. Understand external factors that affect the success of therapy and develop action plans to address these factors
4. Utilize standardized falls risk screens to identify patients at risk of falls due to multiple factors (pharmacy, vision, physical function, etc.)
5. Develop appropriate intervention algorithms for patients at risk of falls
6. Understand what an Evidence-Based Health Promotion Program is and how it can enhance your practice

Registration Information
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS WILL BE LIMITED.
Registration fee: $219
Deadline for receiving registration: May 13, 2010

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Confirmations & Cancellations
Confirmations of registration are sent via e-mail, fax, or letter from our office. Detail information including further details for the course, parking, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation.  If you do not receive a confirmation within seven days of the seminar, please call our office at 910-400-5093 or 423-552-1434 to confirm registration. Cancellations or requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and postmarked by May 14, 2010 for Columbia, SC. Requests for refunds made before May 14, 2010 (Columbia, SC) will be subject to a $35 administration fee. Requests for refunds made on or after May 14, 2010 (Columbia, SC) are non-refundable. Payments made for group discounts are non-refundable but will gladly accept replacement participants.

Healthcare Professions Seminars, LLC reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee only. HPS is not responsible for non-refundable airfare.

For full details on this policy, please see our Refunds & Cancellations policy.

Accommodations

SEMINAR SITE:
May 22, 2010 University of South Carolina – Columbia, SC

HOTEL INFORMATION

All of the hotels listed below have wheelchair accessible rooms available. When booking a hotel, remember to ask for the University of South Carolina discounted rate.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

-Vista District

-501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201

-(803) 744-4000

-Rate: $95 per night (ask to speak to the front desk and mention affiliation with the University of South Carolina)

The Holiday Inn Express is ideally located off Interstate 26, in the heart of the historic Congaree Vista district, offering exceptional dining, unique shopping and exciting nightlife in a warm, village atmosphere.

This Columbia hotel is central to many local attractions, including Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, the University of South Carolina in Columbia (USC), the South Carolina State Museum, the Columbiana Center shopping mall and the Colonial Center, home of USC Gamecocks basketball. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is just 10 miles away.

Additional points of interest include Lexington Medical Center, South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Museum, Palmetto Health Baptist Columbia medical center, the Fort Jackson Museum and the Columbia Fire Museum. For sports fans, the Williams-Brice Stadium, home of the USC Gamecocks football team is within minutes of the hotel. Lake Murray is nearby for fishing, boating and water sports.

This all-suite Columbia hotel offers many full-service amenities and features, including free Savory StartsTM Breakfast, free Savory Dinner, and free happy hour, free high-speed Internet access, free local calls and free weekday newspaper. Guests will enjoy working out in the fitness center and relaxing in the seasonal outdoor pool. Don’t forget to check the hotel schedule for the manager’s reception, held on various nights throughout the week.

Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like data ports, speakerphones, voice mail, multiple telephone lines and a business center with a computer with Internet access and access to copy and fax services. Meeting facilities are available for most business functions.

All spacious suites offer an array of amenities like microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, sofa sleepers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards and cable television. In addition to standard amenities, some suites feature whirlpool bathtubs and fireplaces. Handicap accessible and non-smoking rooms are available.

Coin-operated laundry facilities and valet cleaning services are offered for guest convenience. The Comfort Suites Downtown offers guests the perfect location to experience southern hospitality. This hotel also offers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

The next four hotels listed are extended stay hotels and the last two hotels listed are full service hotels located in downtown Columbia.

2. Holiday Inn City Center at University of South Carolina

-Located at 630 Assembly Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201 right in the heart of downtown Columbia and only 3 blocks from the Arnold School of Public Health

-Phone: 803-799-7800

-Rate: $85 per night for rooms with either two double beds or one king size bed

-Amenities Include:

- All guest rooms have coffee makers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards

-Full service restaurant and sports bar

-Outdoor pool

-Exercise rooms

-Wifi hotspot

-Pets allowed

3. Clarion Hotel Townhouse Hotel

-Located at 1615 Gervais, in the heart of downtown Columbia, one block from the USC Campus. This Clarion is approximately one mile from the Carolina Center and Carolina Coliseum and six miles from Columbia Airport. The hotel is also half a mile from Finlay Park, three miles from River Banks Zoo, eight miles from Columbiana Mall and Frankies Fun Park, and 12 miles from Lake Murray.

-Phone: 803–771–8711

-Rates: $89.00 plus tax per night for a room that holds 1 to 4 people

-Amenities include:

- Fitness room

-Seasonal pool

-Carolina’s Restaurant

-Breakfast buffet

-Room service is available

-Bell service

-Free weekday newspapers

-Laundry facilities

-Free parking

-Each room has air-conditioning, coffeemakers, modem lines, irons, voicemail and cable television

4. Marriott Columbia

-Located at 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201 in the heart of the downtown Columbia, just minutes away from local business, federal and state government offices and a few blocks away from the University of South Carolina

-Phone: 877-710-0795, for individual reservations dial 877-686-5673

-Rates: discounted rate of $115 plus tax per night (usual rate is $169), individuals can either visit the USC visitors center web site and click on the link to make reservations via Marriott.com or they can call the hotel directly at 803-771-7000 and ask for reservation and identify themselves as being with the University of South Carolina to receive the $115 rate

-Amenities include:

-All new guestrooms and guest bathrooms

-High speed wireless/ wired internet access

-Ironing and ironing boards

-Hairdryer

-Alarm clock

-Coffee maker with gourmet bean coffee and tea

-Movies, videos and pay-per-view

-Pull-out sofa beds (in suites only)

-Room service

-Non-smoking and accessible rooms

-Cable/ Satellite TV

-Concierge level and lounge

-State-of-the-art fitness center

-Indoor pool/ whirlpool/ sundeck

-Complimentary airport shuttle

- Covered parking adjacent to hotel

-Valet parking

-Garnet’s sports bar

-City Center Grill serving breakfast, lunch and dinner

-City Center Lounge with nightly entertainment

5. Staybridge Suites Columbia

-Located at 1913 Huger St., Columbia, SC 29201, located 1 mile from the USC campus with a 4 minute drive time

-Phone:  803-451-5900

-Rates:  Studio suite $89 per night (includes one king bed and one sleeper sofa), two bedroom suite $159 per night (includes two queen beds, one king bed, and separate living room)

*Handicap accessible rooms:  1 two bedroom suite and 4 studio suites are available, all have wheelchair accessible showers

-Amenities include:

-LCD TV with HD programming

-Clock radio

-Coffee/tea maker

-Complimentary evening reception (Monday thru Thursday)

-Complimentary hot breakfast every morning

-Complimentary newspaper

-Complimentary toiletries

-Cordless speakerphone

-Desk

-Dishwasher

-DVD player

-Free laundry

-Free local calls

-Hair dryer

-Housekeeping

-Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access

-Iron/ironing board

-Kitchen with Cookware/Utensils

-Microwave

-Premium TV channels

-Refrigerator

-Sofa bed

-Stovetop

-Voicemail

6. Studioplus Columbia West Hotel

-Located at 180 Stoneridge Dr., Columbia, SC 29210 (near Columbia Riverbanks Zoo and Garden) off of Interstate 26 just 10 minutes from campus.

-Phone: 803–771–0303

-Rates: one queen bed $49.99 per night (349 per week plus tax), one queen bed plus one sleeper sofa $59.99 per night (419 per week plus tax)

-Amenities include:

- Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, stovetop and dishwasher

-Workspace with computer dataport

-Free local phone calls

-Iron and full-size ironing board

-On-site guest laundry

-On-site fitness center

-Swimming pool

-Dining and cooking utensils

-Wireless high-speed internet access (fees apply)

7. Extended Stay America

-Located at 450 Gracern Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210, located roughly 4 miles from the USC campus with an eight minute drive time

-Phone: 803-251-7878

-Rates: one queen bed $39.99 per night ($310 per week plus tax), two twin beds $49.99 per night ($349 per week plus tax)

-Amenities include:

-Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and stovetop

-Workspace with computer dataport

-Free local phone calls

-Iron and full-size ironing board

-On-site guest laundry

-Dining and cooking utensils

-Wireless high-speed internet access (fees apply)

-Personalized voice mail

8. InTown Suites- Columbia West

-Located at 1633 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210, it is approximately a 10 minute drive and a distance of 5 miles to the USC campus

-Phone: 803-216-9092

-Rates: one full bed $179.99 per week plus tax, two full beds $219 per week plus tax, a $50 deposit is required and returned at the end of stay

-Amenities include:

-Complete kitchen with two-burner stovetop, microwave, and full-size refrigerator

-Dining area

-Free high-speed internet

-Premium TV lineup

-Guest laundry facility

-Free local calls/ voicemail service

-Weekly housekeeping

-Full bath with linens

9. InTown Suites- Columbia Northwest

-Located at 330 Columbiana Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29212, just off of Interstate – 26 at exit 103, behind the Columbiana Mall.  It is an easy 15 minute drive to campus.  During rush hour, it may take longer.

-Phone: 803-732-7377

-Rates: one queen bed $189.99 per week plus tax, two full beds $199.99 per week plus tax

-Amenities include:

-Complete kitchen with two-burner stovetop, microwave, and full-size refrigerator

-Dining area

-Free high-speed internet

-Premium TV lineup

-Guest laundry facility

-Free local calls/ voicemail service

-Weekly housekeeping

-Full bath with linens