[MCOH-EH] 3rd Annual WorkSafeBC and NAOEM Joint Conference for Community Physicians - Join in person (Vancouver, BC, Canada) or online

[Dunn, Dr. Celina]

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There is still time to register for this year's in-person/virtual WorkSafeBC-Northwest Association of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (NAOEM) conference, being held on Sat, Oct 29 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. We are so excited to welcome people from both sides of the border to our 3rd joint meeting, but the FIRST one being held in-person! Network with your other West Coast colleagues and find out what they've have been up to!

We have a full day in-person and online conference on Saturday, Oct 29th preceded by an in-person only pre-conference afternoon/evening on Friday, October 28th, which includes a worksite visit to Richmond Steel Recycling (where everything from paper clips to barges get recycled) and a preconference free evening workshop on chronic pain management

Join us for a full day of updates on topics we know you want to know more about! Residents can attend for free!


3rd Annual WorkSafeBC and NAOEM Joint Conference for Community Physicians <https://ubccpd.ca/learn/learning-activities/course?eventtemplate=355-3rd-annual-worksafebc-naoem-joint-conference-for-community-physicians>
Oct 29 (Sat) | 08:15am - 5:30pm PST | Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel<https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yvrdt-vancouver-marriott-pinnacle-downtown-hotel/overview/?scid=37c94786-7ec2-48c5-b90f-547df7c144b4&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuLmix9W4-gIV1hvUAR1JEA_bEAAYASAAEgKgFfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds>, 1128 West Hastings St, Vancouver, BC or join online
Target audience: Family physicians, occupational physicians, specialty physicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, registered nurses, residents, students
Up to 7.5 Mainpro+/MOC Section 1 credits for Oct 29th.  For more accreditation information for American attendees, please see bottom of email
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Saturday, Oct 29, 2022

8:15              Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:30             The Psychology of Pandemics: The Big Picture | Dr. Steven Taylor
9:00             Unlearn Your Pain: How Common is Brain-Generated Pain? | Dr. Howard Schubiner (presenting virtually)
10:00  Occupational Exposures: Taking an Occupational History | Dr. Morley Slutsky

10:15           REFRESHMENT BREAK

10:30           Heavy Metal Exposures in the US and Canada: Evaluation and Management| Dr. Melissa Herrin
11:30           Allergy in the Workplace: Respiratory & Dermatology Perspectives| Drs. Godfrey Lam and Lisa E. Maier
12:30           LUNCH BREAK
13:30  Breakout Sessions I: choose one session
                   A.   Physical Examination of the Shoulder | Dr. Fay Leung
                   B.   An Evidence-Based Approach When Considering Emerging Treatments in Psychiatry and Addictions | Dr. Nick Mathew
                   C.   Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome| Dr. Sami Youakim
                    D.   Occupational Diving Medicine | Dr. Steve Martin
2:15  BREAK and Travel to next workshop
2:25  Breakout Sessions II: choose one session
                   E.    Physical Examination of the Shoulder | Dr. Fay Leung (repeat of A)
                   F.    An Evidence-Based Approach When Considering Emerging Treatments in Psychiatry and Addictions | Dr. Nick Mathew (repeat of B)
                   G.   Physical Examination of the Foot and Ankle | Dr. Kevin Wing
                    H.   Words: An Underappreciated Therapeutic Intervention | Dr. Jennifer Christian
3:10  BREAK and Travel to next workshop
3:25  Breakout Sessions III: choose one session
                   I.    Injury Prevention and Risk Controls | Ms. Jacqueline Holmes
                   J.    Words: An Underappreciated Therapeutic Intervention | Dr. Jennifer Christian (repeat of H)
                    K.   Physical Examination of the Foot and Ankle | Dr. Kevin Wing (repeat of G)
                   L.   Occupational Diving Medicine | Dr. Steve Martin (repeat of D)
4:10    Travel back to main session
4:20    Substance Use in the Workplace | Dr. Paul Sobey
5:20    Closing Remarks & Complete Evaluations
5:30    Conference Ends



Friday, Oct 28, 2002

Additional Pre-conference Activities - Date: Fri, Oct 28



(a)         Not Just a Prescription Pad | Drs. Launette Rieb & Peter Rothfels

Time: 6:00pm - 8:45pm PST, including Q&A

Location: Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (in-person option only)
Format: In-person only

Accreditation: Up to 2.5 Mainpro+/MOC Section 1

Registration: Free with your conference registration (dinner included)



This session will enable participants to:

*         Develop confidence in having difficult conversations related to broadening pain education and treatment options beyond the prescription pad

*         Apply key pharmacological principles including tapering of opioids, initiating substitution therapy, and medication exit strategies

*         Identify community and regional resources and supports including WorkSafeBC programs


(b)         Worksite Visit: Richmond Steel Recycling Plant, Mitchell Island
Date: Fri, Oct 28
Time: 1:30pm-4:45pm PST
Cost: $25
Format: In-person only

Accreditation: Up to 1.5 Mainpro+/MOC Section 1

Registration: Sign up with your conference registration



This session will enable participants to:

*         Discuss and describe the potential occupational health hazards at this worksite (scrap metal recycling)

*         Describe methods to assure that workers' health is maintained

*         Describe potential illness/conditions that would restrict any worker in that environment from working

*         Identify the various levels of the hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment) for this work setting

*         Analyze potential tasks that meet your patient's current abilities



ACCME Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) and the Northwest Association of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (NAOEM). The ACOEM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement
The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Sincerely,

WorkSafeBC-Northwest Association of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (NAOEM) conference Planning Committee.


Celina Dunn, MD, CCFP, CIME (she, her, hers)
Manager, Medical Services
P 604.232.5825 | C 604.341.4849 | F 604.279.7698

WorkSafeBC
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