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- Disease management
- Older adults
- 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
- 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
- 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
Common causes of infection in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) include urinary tract infections (UTIs), pneumonia and cellulitis. The staff at LTCFs need to be able to detect any changes in a resident’s condition that could indicate an infection so they can provide appropriate monitoring and treatment. This activity will describe signs and symptoms of common infections in long-term care, highlight treatment modalities for infection and identify unique needs of geriatric patients. How the McGeer Criteria are used to provide standardized guidance for infection surveillance activities will also be discussed.
- Disease management
- Older adults
- 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
- 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
- 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
Residents in long-term care often have multiple comorbid conditions and are at high risk for cardiac events. Therefore, recognizing and communicating changes in condition (e.g., new onset symptoms) that may indicate a potential cardiac event is essential. Inadequate information and/or poor communication can delay the initiation of appropriate assessment and treatment, which can adversely affect patient outcomes. The goal of this activity is to improve participants’ ability to recognize and report the most important aspects of a patient’s history and exam to improve communication and build provider, staff and patient confidence in the ability to evaluate and treat patients appropriately.
- Disease management
- Older adults
- 0.25 ANCC - Nurses
- 0.25 Attendance - General Attendance
- 0.25 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
Prevention is just as important as treatment, particularly when it comes to wound care. Thorough patient assessment helps health care providers (HCPs) identify risk factors, establish prevention measures to reduce risk and determine appropriate treatment strategies for wound care. This activity will address the role of HCPs in identifying those at risk for wounds and the importance of effective communication among clinical staff for early intervention in wound care. The activity will also highlight common risk factors for the development of wounds and strategies for prevention. A framework for examining nonhealing wounds and addressing underlying causes of wounds to prevent further disease will also be discussed.
- Disease management
- Older adults
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
- 1.00 AMA - Physicians
- 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
- 1.00 APA - Psychologists
- 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
- 1.00 CCMC - General - Case Managers
- 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
This activity will discuss challenges surrounding hearing health care for individuals with hearing loss, including older adults, and highlight effective techniques, tools and resources for these individuals.
- Disease management
- Older adults
- 0.50 ANCC - Nurses
- 0.50 Attendance - General Attendance
- 0.50 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
Residents in nursing homes typically have at least one chronic condition for which they need some ongoing medical care. Change in condition (CIC) is crucial, especially when it comes to frail nursing home residents, and can be challenging to assess due to cognitive impairment and language barriers. Because some residents lack the ability to describe their symptoms, excellent communication and appropriate information from nursing staff on behalf of residents is key so that an interdisciplinary team (IDT) can develop an advanced care plan to best meet residents’ needs. CICs that are not reported can lead to unnecessary hospitalizations, so a patient-centered assessment and early identification of CIC by staff is important for the health and safety of residents. This activity will highlight the importance of an IDT and describe how recognizing CIC, providing excellent communication, developing patient-centered assessments and care planning are key for residents’ well-being. The effects of hospitalization vs remaining in place will also be discussed.
- Disease management
- Older adults
- 0.75 ANCC - Nurses
- 0.75 Attendance - General Attendance
- 0.75 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
Early recognition of a change in pulmonary status improves the clinical management of residents of long-term care facilities. Health care personnel are frequently responsible for assessing the respiratory status of residents and identifying early signs and symptoms of a change in respiratory condition. This is essential to providing early intervention, but there are challenges in differentiating between onset of an acute illness and an exacerbation of a chronic condition. Optimal care requires skills and training that include education on accurately assessing physical findings, relevant patient history, vital signs and available diagnostics. This activity will discuss the etiology of respiratory illness and highlight assessment skills and interventions. Details on pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will also be described.
- Disease management
- Health equity
- Rare diseases
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
- 1.00 AMA - Physicians
- 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
- 1.00 APA - Psychologists
- 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
- 1.00 CCMC - General - Case Managers
- 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
This activity will explore recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of KLA and other lymphatic conditions, including current clinical trials. It will also share insights and perspectives from and provide strategies to support the well-being of both the individual and their family/caregiver(s).
- Disease management
- Pediatrics
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
- 1.00 AMA - Physicians
- 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
- 1.00 APA - Psychologists
- 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
- 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
This activity will provide learners with an overview of the prevalence and geographic variability of pediatric asthma, in part through an analysis of data from Chicago, where this variability is especially notable. It will discuss ways to improve pediatric asthma, provide learners with updated management strategies and describe the potential of new technologies, such as sensor-based inhaler monitoring in children, to improve outcomes across diverse populations through an examination of the recent clinical trial, Improving Technology-Assisted Recording of Asthma Control in Children (iTRACC).
- Disease management
- Health equity
- Rare diseases
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
- 1.00 AMA - Physicians
- 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
- 1.00 APA - Psychologists
- 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
- 1.00 CCMC - General - Case Managers
- 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
During this activity, presenters will discuss CF and the different genetic etiologies and examine how an individual’s genetic profile can be utilized to develop a personalized treatment plan. The role that an informed interprofessional health care team can play in improved disease outcomes will also be examined.
- Disease management
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
- 1.00 AMA - Physicians
- 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
- 1.00 APA - Psychologists
- 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
- 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
This activity will assist learners in identifying optimal lifestyle and behavioral changes that can impact disease development and progression in their patients and will discuss practical strategies and forms of support that HCPs can offer to assist patients in setting healthy lifestyle goals. Learners will examine how appropriate prescribing decisions must be based on a comparative analysis of diabetes medications and will also review disease etiology and biological changes seen during disease progression. Lastly, the presenter will discuss policy and system changes that can best assist in integrating evidence into daily practice for the purpose of maximizing health in individuals with T2D.