PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Shift work poses a serious public health risk: it can impair an individual's ability to perform effectively, it may lead to occupational and traffic accidents, it has numerous negative health effects, and it infringes on an individual's ability to sleep, eat normally, exercise, and develop relationships. In addition, research suggests shift workers are at higher risk for a range of metabolic disorders and diseases (e.g. obesity, cardiovascular disease, peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal problems, failure to control blood sugar levels, and metabolic syndrome).

Despite the negative impact of shift work sleep disorder (SWSD), it is under-recognized and under-treated in the clinical setting. Accurate diagnosis and timely and appropriate treatment are essential to relieve and prevent the acute consequences and long-term health sequelae of this disorder, and to ensure overall public safety.

Faculty

Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD (Chair) Professor of Neurology, Neurobiology, and Physiology Director, Sleep Disorders Program Northwestern University Chicago, IL

TARGET AUDIENCE

This program is intended for occupational health and environmental physicians, primary care physicians, and allied health professionals (e.g. nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists).

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

This activity was designed to address the following IOM competencies: provide patient-centered care; employ evidence-based practice.
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

1. Recognize the impact of sleep restriction on overall health
2. Understand the effects of sleep restriction on occupational performance and safety
3. Understand the complex pathophysiology of sleep and the circadian system
4. Recognize the prevalence and epidemiology of shift work sleep disorder (SWSD)
5. Evaluate the health, performance, and quality-of-life burden of untreated SWSD
6. Assess and implement available management strategies in order to relieve and prevent the acute consequences and long-term health sequelae of sleep disorders associated with shift work

AGENDA

Registration and Lunch

CME Program

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Rockpointe Corporation. The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

DESIGNATION STATEMENT

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact Kay Weigand at weiganka@ucmail.uc.edu.

DISCLOSURE POLICY

All faculty members (or anyone else in a position to control content, such as activity planners) are required to complete a Disclosure of Commercial Interest and Resolution form and to cooperate with identified methods for resolving conflict of interest prior to participating in the activity. The University of Cincinnati requires disclosure to the learners of all relevant financial relationships and adheres strictly to the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.

FDA Disclosure

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The University of Cincinnati does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

INSTRUCTIONS TO RECEIVE CREDIT

In order to successfully complete this activity for credit, participants must attend the 1 hour live event and complete a CME program evaluation. Certificate of credit / or participation will be sent in the mail within 4 weeks.

There is no fee associated with this educational activity.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Presented by:

• The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
• National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
• National Institutes of Health

SPECIAL SERVICES

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (physical, dietary, etc.).Please email contact@rockpointe.com at least five days prior to the program.

 

Jointly Sponsored by the University of Cincinnati and Rockpointe

This activity is supported through an educational grant from:

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Pre-registration is not required for attendance. Seating is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.