2nd Annual DACCPM Health Care Equity, Professionalism, and Wellness Conference – Emotional Well-being in Perioperative Cancer Care: A Comprehensive Approach For Patients & Providers

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LIVEAnesthesiology Critical Care MedicinePerioperative Cancer CareMental HealthMOCA

Monday, October 23, 2023, 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM, MD Anderson - Pickens Academic Tower, Houston, TX


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), ABA MOCA Part 2 (6.00 hours), ANCC - Nursing Contact Hour(s) (6.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.00 hours)

The goal of this conference is to further engage the perioperative faculty and staff in understanding the importance of fostering supportive work environments to address mental health disparities among patients and coworkers. Participants will explore strategies for reducing stigma, promoting mental health awareness, and providing resources for mental health support within the healthcare workplace and for patients.

1. Identify and address existing DEI knowledge gaps in the workplace/practice.
2. Develop best practices in professionalism and wellness for healthcare professionals.
3. Promote a multidisciplinary approach to addressing and promoting wellness in healthcare.

2nd Annual DACCPM Health Care Equity, Professionalism, and Wellness Conference – Mental Wellness in Healthcare; the Provider and the Patient

October 23, 2023

Hybrid Environment:  Virtual and In-Person

In-Person Location (Registration space has reached maximum capacity)
The University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
(FCT) - T. Boone Pickens Tower
Floor 3
1400 Pressler St.
Houston, Texas

The conference will be in a hybrid format.  The in-person conference registration will be held at the (FCT) - T. Boone Pickens Tower located at 1400 Pressler Street, Houston, Texas 77030 on Floor 3 and will begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, October 23.  A separate area will be set up for speaker check-in.

In-person registration space has reached maximum capacity.  Maximum in-person registration is 70 attendees.

In-person Format
8:00 AM - 3:45 PM

Virtual Format
8:00 AM - 1:55 PM; 3:35 PM - 3:45 PM

For the virtual component, the conference will be streamed live via Zoom.

Call For Abstracts  Deadline to submit abstracts is 11:59PM CST, September 1, 2023.  Click here for call for abstracts Information.

 

Registration/Other Fees:
Non MDACC Affiliates
Physician/APP/APRN/CRNA - In Person - Registration Closed	$0 (exempt)
Physician/APP/APRN/CRNA - Virtual	$0 (exempt)
Anesthesia Techs - In Person - Registration Closed	$0 (exempt)
Anesthesia Techs - Virtual	$0 (exempt)
MDACC Affiliates
Physician - In Person - Registration Closed	$0 (exempt)
Physician - Virtual	$0 (exempt)
APP/APRN/CRNA - In Person - Registration Closed	$0 (exempt)
APP/APRN/CRNA - Virtual	$0 (exempt)
Anesthesia Techs/Others - In Person - Registration Closed	$0 (exempt)
Anesthesia Techs/Others - Virtual	$0 (exempt)

 

We accept the following forms of payment:

•  Credit Cards (MasterCard, VISA, and American Express)
•  Check (payable to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center through U.S. banks only)

Mail checks to:
     Continuing Professional Education – Unit 1781
     The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
     P.O. Box 301407
     Houston, TX 77230-1407

Telephone registrations will not be accepted.

When registering online a receipt (confirmation letter) will be automatically emailed to the e-mail address you list on the registration form.  Once your payment has been made, a receipt can be found in the MyCE tab of your PEP@MD Anderson account. 

Evaluation
A course evaluation tool will provide participants with the opportunity to comment on the value of the program content to their practice decisions, performance improvement activities, or possible impact on patient health status. Participants will also have the opportunity to comment on any perceived commercial bias in the presentations as well as to identify future educational topics.  The survey link will be provided during the review course.

Refund/Cancellation Policy
The registration fee, minus a $50.00 administration-handling fee, is refundable if a written request is received on or before Monday October 2, 2023.  No refunds will be granted after these dates. The request for a registration refund must include the tax identification number of the company or institution if registration was paid by a company or institution check. 

The Department of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) reserves the right to cancel activities prior to the scheduled date, if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary.  Each registrant will be notified by mail, e-mail, or at the phone or fax numbers given on the registration form.  In case of activity cancellation, the liability of the Department of Continuing Professional Education, is limited to the registration fee. CPE will refund the full registration fee. 
 
The Department of Continuing Professional Education, reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and is not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.

Ground Transportation
Houston is served by two airports, George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU).  The following ground transportations are available to and from the airports to the Medical Center.
     • Uber and Lyft
     • Taxicabs: Yellow Cab 713-236-1111; Fiesta Cab 713-225-2666.
     • Super Shuttle: For more information, call toll free at 800-258-3826, or on-line at www.supershuttle.com.

Parking Information & Directions
Parking is available in the Mays Clinic Garage or TMC Garage 10.

• The Mays Clinic Garage is located 1200 Holcombe Boulevard, ENTRANCE 5 off Bertner Avenue between Holcombe Boulevard and Pressler Street.  Once inside Mays Clinic, follow the skybridge to Pickens Tower, Floor 3, FCT3.5001.  Payment for parking is completed at the kiosk located in the parking facility.

 

• TMC Garage 10 is located at 6700 MD Anderson Boulevard, ENTRANCE 2.Follow the skybridge inside MD Anderson to Pickens Tower, Floor 3, FCT3.5001.  Payment for parking is completed at the kiosk located in the parking facility.
  
  Special Assistance
  For additional information contact Continuing Professional Education at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866 or via e-mail: [email protected]. If you have any ADA accommodation needs or need assistance. 

In support of improving patient care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity will award 6.00 Nursing Contact Hours.

Nursing Certificates will be provided ONLY to participants who complete the online evaluation within the 30 days of the end of the conference.

MOC Points
American Board of Anesthesiology
This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in AnesthesiologyTM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements. Participant completion data will be shared with and transmitted to the ACCME on the participant’s behalf.

View the accessibility policy for The University of Texas M.D Anderson Cancer Center.

 

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at the Houston Marriott Medical Center Hotel, 6580 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030. 
MD Anderson Cancer Center, (FCT) - T. Boone Pickens Tower, 1400 Pressler St., Floor 3 is where the in-person format will be held.

Early hotel reservation is suggested; the group rate is offered through Friday, September 29, 2023. The hotel phone number is 713-796-0080.

When you make reservations, be sure to mention the "2nd Annual DACCPM Conference" to be assured of receiving the special meeting rate of $169.00 USD per night. Reservations and deposits received after October 1, 2023 will be confirmed if space is available and at currently published hotel guest room rates.

Event Summary:
2nd Annual DACCPM Conference
Reservation Start Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023
Reservation End Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Last Day to Book: Friday, September 29, 2023

Group Code: DACDACR

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District for 169 USD per night

Book your group rate for 2nd Annual DACCPM Conference

 

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center complies with all requirements of the identified accrediting body  (ACCME, ANCC, ACPE). Disclosure of speakers, faculty members, planning committee members and their commercial relationships will be shared with learners prior to the educational activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Monday, October 23, 2023

The conference organizing committee wishes to express appreciation to the following companies:

Beekley Medical

Pfizer Oncology

 

You are invited to exhibit at the 2nd Annual DACCPM Health Care Equity, Professionalism, and Wellness Conference – Emotional Well-being in Perioperative Cancer Care: A Comprehensive Approach For Patients & Providers to be held at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on October 23, 2023. 

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