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Category
Credits
Event date
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Serious Illness Conversation
  • Behavioral health
  • Disease management
  • Palliative care and hospice
  • 2.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 2.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 2.00 Attendance - General Attendance
$0.00
Activity descriptionConversations that provide patients who have serious and life-threatening illnesses with the opportunity to make informed choices reflecting their goals, values and care preferences are a critical part of their care. These discussions can help ensure that seriously ill patients receive care that is consistent with their wishes and provide guidance to enhance family well-being and improve the patient’s quality of life.
What’s New in Glaucoma Management?
  • Disease management
  • Vision
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 COPE - Optometrists
$0.00
This activity will explore updated approaches to the management of glaucoma—the “silent thief of sight” that affects an estimated 3 million Americans. It will examine the latest evidence from recent studies on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures and discuss comparative data on more invasive surgical techniques such as trabeculectomy and tube shunt surgery. Patient cases will be introduced to enhance participants’ understanding of the glaucoma treatment process. In addition, potential future innovations in glaucoma treatment will be discussed.
Creating Space for Complex Conversations with Patients Experiencing Life-Changing Illnesses
  • Disease management
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 1.00 ADA - CERP (Dentists/Allied Dental Staff)
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 APA - Psychologists
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CDR - Dietitians
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
Caring for patients with complex medical conditions can be emotionally challenging for health care providers, particularly when difficult conversations need to be had with patients and their loved ones. This session will explore complex grief, its symptoms, and how health care professionals can recognize it in themselves and their patients, as well as provide strategies for managing grief and supporting patients and families.
The Extraordinary Impact of Sleep on Health, Function and Well-Being
  • Disease management
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 1.00 ADA - CERP (Dentists/Allied Dental Staff)
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 APA - Psychologists
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CDR - Dietitians
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
While scientists are still working to identify and clarify all of the functions of sleep, decades of studies have confirmed that sleep is of fundamental importance for various physical and cognitive processes and even survival. Studies have also identified potentially catastrophic effects of lack of sleep on health, wellness, and brain function. This presentation will discuss research that indicates the impact of sleep deprivation on the body and examine the role of underdiagnosed sleep apnea as a significant threat to public health.
Optimizing Patient-Reported Outcomes for Enhanced Quality, Experience and Decision-Making in Health Care
  • Disease management
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 0.75 ADA - CERP (Dentists/Allied Dental Staff)
  • 0.75 AMA - Physicians
  • 0.75 ANCC - Nurses
  • 0.75 APA - Psychologists
  • 0.75 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 0.75 CDR - Dietitians
  • 0.75 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
Patient-reported outcomes (PRO) are crucial in evaluating the impact of health care professionals, teams, and systems on patients’ health, quality of life, and treatment outcomes. By consistently tracking PRO scores, health care organizations can pinpoint areas of excellence and opportunities for improvement, as well as compare the effectiveness of different treatment options. This presentation will explore the benefits of PRO measures in health care and provide insights on how to seamlessly integrate these measures into clinical practice. Strategies for interpreting and utilizing PRO data to improve health care quality will also be highlighted.
Helping Little Hearts: Updates in Transplantation for Congenital Heart Disease
  • Disease management
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 1.00 ADA - CERP (Dentists/Allied Dental Staff)
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 APA - Psychologists
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CDR - Dietitians
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
Pediatric patients referred for heart transplant (HTx) due to congenital heart disease (CHD) are considered high-risk due to their disease complexity and their specific peritransplant surgical risks. However, there has been great improvement in pediatric CHD outcomes treated with HTx- and surgical therapies, especially with the use of ventricular assist devices (VADs). This session will review the current state of HTx for pediatric CHD, addressing issues such as mortality risk factors, waitlist mortality, mechanical-support options, and immunosuppression and antibody-mediated rejection. It will also discuss key issues for this population, including psychosocial challenges, rehabilitation goals and future expectations regarding functional outcomes.
CRISPR-Based Therapies for Genetic Blood Disorders
  • Disease management
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 0.75 ADA - CERP (Dentists/Allied Dental Staff)
  • 0.75 AMA - Physicians
  • 0.75 ANCC - Nurses
  • 0.75 APA - Psychologists
  • 0.75 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 0.75 CDR - Dietitians
  • 0.75 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
Join this session to explore updates in genetic therapy for two prevalent hemaglobinopathies: sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.
Transplant Patient Perspective: Navigating the Transplant Journey and Enhancing Patient Care
  • Disease management
  • Transplantation
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 1.00 ADA - CERP (Dentists/Allied Dental Staff)
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 APA - Psychologists
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CDR - Dietitians
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
Patients who have received an organ transplant can provide valuable insights into the entire transplant journey, bringing new awareness to the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of the transplant journey.
Cancer Control in the 21st Century: Observations on Disparities in Health
  • Disease management
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
$0.00
The significant advancements in cancer prevention, detection and treatment seen over the past three decades have led to a general decline in cancer mortality rates; however, this decline is not consistent across all populations and demographic groups due to the persistence of disparities in access to care and optimal outcomes. This activity will provide an overview of the health disparities among segments of the population and review their impact on cancer incidence and mortality rates. It will also examine how to best promote preventive measures, incorporate culturally competent care, advocate for increased access to quality health care, and enhance patient education in order to improve health equity and provide individuals with a greater opportunity to achieve optimal health outcomes after a cancer diagnosis.
Tackling Medical Misinformation: Empowering Health Care Professionals to Combat Misinformation and Promote Accurate Health Information
  • Disease management
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 1.00 ADA - CERP (Dentists/Allied Dental Staff)
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 APA - Psychologists
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CDR - Dietitians
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
The potential consequences of medical misinformation on public health, such as the spread of vaccine hesitancy, will be discussed, and participants will come away empowered with additional strategies and tools to more effectively address medical misinformation and promote accurate health information to patients and the wider community.

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