2018 Oley Conference
Memphis, Tennessee
June 24-27, 2018
Monday Main Session
Tuesday Main Session
Monday Main Session
Tuesday Main Session
Tube Feeding Workshop
Breakout Sessions Monday
Breakout Sessions Tuesday
Medical Support—Keeping You Safe!
The local hospitals will be alerted. Let your homecare company know you are traveling. If your homecare company is unable to assist you in the case of an infusion emergency during the conference (if you forget something, have a bag break, etc.), emergency infusion backup support and telephonic nursing/pharmacy support will be available courtesy of the Memphis branch of Coram CVS/specialty infusion services.
Shipping HomePEN Supplies
Separate items that need refrigeration and mark these boxes accordingly. All deliveries should be labeled as shown below. Storage is limited, so please arrange to have your supplies arrive no earlier than Thursday, June 21. There are no hotel fees for patient shipments of medical supplies.
Peabody Hotel Memphis
Attn: Your Name, Guest
Hold for Arrival 6/___/18
149 Union Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
Re: Personal Medical Supplies, Oley Conference
Needs Refrigeration (if applicable)
Box ___ of ___
Main Sessions, Breakout Sessions & Tube Feeding Workshop—Learning Opportunities Abound!
Presentations are coordinated to boost your understanding of the therapies that sustain you or your loved one. Formal morning sessions are followed by informal afternoon breakout sessions and the interactive Tube Feeding Workshop. See the Program-At-A-Glance (next page) for a tentative list of topics to be covered. See the program for details.
Kidz Club—New This Year!
Kidz Club is designed to provide supervised entertainment for kids while parents attend educational sessions. Age-appropriate activities will be offered in the Playschool Room (infants to 8 years old), and Tween Room (9 to 14 years old). Morning and afternoon sessions will be provided. Kids must be registered online by June 14 to participate.
Tweens are welcome to “hang out,” enjoy video games, and chat with their peers in the Tween Room Monday and Tuesday morning, and Tuesday afternoon. Monday afternoon, there will be a Tween breakout session, where youth will come together with a moderator to discuss issues of importance to them, centering on things connected to HPEN. Limited supervision will be provided; parental permission is required.
Note that we cannot provide medical care; hook up, disconnect, or troubleshoot infusions or tube feeding; change ostomy bags; administer medications; and so on.
Ambassador Workshop/Volunteer Info Session
Planned for “official” Oley volunteers, but open to anyone interested in serving Oley through outreach, social networking, etc. Learn how to share your time and talents to advance the Oley mission. For more information contact Lisa at metzgel@amc.edu. Indicate your interest when registering.
Jammin’ Jammies
A chaperoned activity is planned for children ages 7+ on Tuesday, June 26 in the evening! A movie will be shown, and kids can create fun memories with friends in our photo booth! Parents are welcome to join in the festivities.
Walkathon Raises Funds, Awareness
Annual Walkathon registration sheets are posted at www.oley.org/2018walkathon.pdf. T-shirts will be provided to all walkers with a suggested minimum donation of $20. Start getting pledges today! Funds raised help support all Oley programs and are tax-deductible.
Breakfast and Brainstorming—Bring Your Questions
Breakfast and Brainstorming will be filled with expertise, experience, opportunities to ask questions—and breakfast! Interact with premier clinicians in the field of home nutrition support and experienced consumers… all eager to help you with information, support, and hope. At the conclusion we’ll capture photos, share on social media, and bid our farewells.
Market Research
Share your experience with tube feeding and/or IV nutrition to help improve the next generation of products. Be sure your membership profile and email address on www.oley.org are up-to-date! We issue invitations based on the information you’ve provided. Contact Cathy at (518) 262-5079 or harrinc@amc.edu if you have questions about updating your profile. Opportunities are available to qualified participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Silent Auction Items Needed - (help secure items for the auction)
Let’s make this event the best ever! Popular items include: small electronics; jewelry; hand knit or quilted pieces; games/toys; and gift certificates. Bring your contributions with you or email marywootten.oley@gmail.com to make arrangements to ship.
Food Offered at the Conference
To help you plan, we share this general description of what will be offered throughout the meeting.
- Welcome Reception: cheese, veggie and fruit displays, mini desserts, Jello and pudding cups, etc. and assorted soft drinks, water, coffee and teas.
- Continental Breakfast (Mon & Tues): Bagels, pastries, yogurts, oatmeal, fruits, coffees, teas, juices
- Lunch buffets (Mon & Tues): Deli platters, pasta salad, mashed potatoes, desserts., assorted beverages
- Silent Auction: Ice cream and sorbet sundae station, assorted beverages.
- Breakfast and Brainstorming: Assorted mini quiche, scrambled eggs, fruits and berries, assorted croissants, muffins, bagels, juices, coffees and teas.
Getting to the Hotel
Memphis International Airport (MEM)
15-minute, 10-mile drive to The Peabody Memphis. These are estimates, be sure to call to confirm pricing and details.
- Bus line $2 (takes >1 hour)
- Yellow and Checker taxi (901) 577-7777, $24-27 up to 4 passengers
- Shuttles:
Cooper Express (901) 340-4496. $30 one way, $50 round trip
True Concierge (901) 409-9973. $86.80 sedan, $90 SUV
- Uber/Lyft $9-$13
- Peabody private van or towncar service, reserve through the concierge (901) 529-4000
Peabody SUV: $90 airport transfer, up to 6 passengers
Peabody Van: $90 airport transfer, up to 11 passengers
Program-At-A-Glance (Tentative)
Sunday, June 24
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Early Registration
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Ambassador Workshop/Volunteer Info Session
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm First-Time Conference Attendee Orientation
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Welcome Reception/Awards Ceremony
Monday, June 25
8:00 am – 4:30 pm Registration/Information
8:45 am – 12:00 pm Main Session*
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm Exhibits with Lunch
2:45 pm – 5:00 pm Tube Feeding Workshop*
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm & 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Breakout Sessions (attend two groups)*
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Oley Silent Auction
Tuesday, June 26
8:00 am – 4:30 pm Registration/Information
9:00 am – 11:45 am Main Session*
11:45 am – 12:00 pm In Loving Memory
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm Exhibits Raffle Day with Lunch
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm & 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Breakout Sessions (attend two groups)*
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Jammin’ Jammies
Wednesday, June 27
9:00/10:00–11:00 am Oley Walkathon Registration/Walk
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Breakfast and Brainstorming*
* Topics Covered in the Sessions
...will include, but are not limited to the following. Stay tuned to oley.org/AnnualConference for updates!
- Living well while dependent on nutrition support
- Managing intestinal failure
- Transitioning to independence
- The role of the dietitian
- Self-care for consumers and caregivers
... and more!
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