Jeffrey Despommier, OTR, OMS, CUA, ATP

It is estimated that millions around the world have neurogenic bladder and need to use a catheter for urine to exit the body. This session will include discussion to improve patient outcomes, increased collaboration between occupational therapists and nurses, as both professions play a vital role in bladder management.

Tracy Gawedzinski, RN, FNP-BC

This session will focus on inpatient care and instruction of post-op TURP/nephrectomy/cystectomy and renal stones. Post-op expectations at home for foley, nephrostomy, and ureteral stents including home care will also be discussed.

Lisa Pair, DNP, WHNP-BC

The purpose of this presentation is to review the fitting and management of patients desiring pessary device to manage pelvic organ prolapse and/or urinary incontinence.

Victor Senese, BSN, RN

The pace of technology in healthcare is advancing. In this presentation, key technology trends are identified that are likely to influence nursing practice over the next decade. The role of electronic health records (EHRs), wearable technologies, big data and data analytics, and increased patient engagement will be considered. There will also be discussion on the dangers we need to navigate in this new technological world.

Tadas Sileika, PhD

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) present an ongoing and evolving problem to clinicians and patients alike. In order to properly address such infections, it is imperative to dive deeper into the microbiological underpinnings of the disease state.

Christopher Russell, MD

A detailed review of current bladder cancer staging/workup and a guidelines based review of management strategies for both muscle invasive and non-muscle invasive disease.

Jo-Ann Moore, DNP, APRN, ANP-C, CUNP

This session will review the new CDC guidelines for STI screening in asymptomatic males and females as well as testing and treatment in symptomatic patients. Differences in treatment based on sexual preferences
will be reviewed and highlighted.

Kathryn Dere, MSN, RN, CWOCN

How do you address incontinence with minimal impact on quality of life? This presentation is aimed at healthcare professionals seeking to make informed decisions as they choose, or help their patents choose, an appropriate continence product within the various categories available.

Stefanie Manley, APRN, ACNS-BC

The benefits of an inpatient advanced practice provider (APP) will be discussed, and participants will identify direct and indirect impacts on patient care. How the APP role can reduce physician burnout while increasing physician and APP compensation and productivity will also be presented to help provide the APP with autonomy and workplace satisfaction.

Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP, FAUNA

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a situation far more prevalent than most people realize. It crosses all socio-economic lines and has significant implications for pediatric urological conditions. CSA – definitions, conditions seen related to CSA in pediatrics, and how these victims carry these urological problems into adulthood – will be discussed via case studies.

Kelly Stratton, MD

Focal therapy of prostate cancer is becoming an increasingly popular treatment of localized disease aimed at minimizing the detrimental impact on quality of life. This talk will provide an overview of focal therapy treatment options, candidate identification, and how patients are followed after focal therapy.

Bethany Parsell, MSN, APRN, CNP, CUNP

Participants will understand how to evaluate patients for stones, co-morbid conditions that can cause stones, how stones are treated, metabolic and pharmacologic stone management, and preventative measures for all stone types.