Activities | OptumHealth Education

Title	Category	Credit	Event date	Cost
Social Determinants of Health: A Panel Discussion	Disease Management Health Equity Managed care	ACPE - Pharmacists ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians AMA - Physicians ANCC - Nurses APA - Psychologists Attendance - General Attendance CCMC - General - Case Managers ASWB - Social Workers		$0.00	Activity descriptionAccording to the World Health Organization, social determinants of health (SDOH) are “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age.” There is increasing awareness that SDOH affect physical and mental health outcomes. Understanding an individual’s SDOH can help uncover social and behavioral factors that impact their health. This discussion will address the impact of SDOH for improving overall health, and also for reducing health disparities that are often rooted in social and economic disadvantages.
Understanding the Relationship between Loneliness and Health Outcomes in Older Adults	Older Adults	ACPE - Pharmacists ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians AMA - Physicians ANCC - Nurses APA - Psychologists Attendance - General Attendance CCMC - General - Case Managers ASWB - Social Workers		$0.00	Activity descriptionPsychological and sociological factors have a significant influence on how well individuals age. Age-related medical issues can also lead to greater psychological distress, including depression. This can lead to loneliness, which may lead to serious health-related consequences. Social restrictions that some illnesses place upon older adults’ lifestyle can result in isolation and loneliness. This activity will discuss the relationship between loneliness and poor psychological adjustment, social isolation, depression, decreased mobility and cognitive decline.
Preventing Falls in Older Adults: Risk Factors and Interventions	Disease Management Managed care	ACPE - Pharmacists ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians AMA - Physicians ANCC - Nurses APA - Psychologists Attendance - General Attendance CCMC - General - Case Managers NAB - Nursing Home Administers ASWB - Social Workers		$0.00	Activity descriptionFalls are the leading cause of injury in individuals over age 65. Fall prevention in older adults and for those in skilled nursing facilities (SNF) continues to be a major focus for quality improvement in patient safety. Preventing these falls is an ongoing challenge to the entire interdisciplinary care team.
The Relationship Between Pain, Stress and Sleep	Wellness	ACPE - Pharmacists ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians AMA - Physicians ANCC - Nurses APA - Psychologists Attendance - General Attendance CCMC - General - Case Managers ASWB - Social Workers		$0.00	Activity descriptionThere is a growing body of research that explores the interrelationships between pain, stress and sleep. This activity will review the interrelationship of pain and sleep on physical activity, stress and behavior, as well as the importance of assessing sleep quality for individuals with pain. Dr. Schubiner will also highlight techniques to reduce stress and improve sleep.Provided byThis activity is jointly provided by OptumHealth Education and Healthcare Transformation – UnitedHealth Group Alliances.
Genetic Testing and Treatment: Part 1, Neuromuscular Diseases	Disease Management Wellness	ACPE - Pharmacists ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians AMA - Physicians ANCC - Nurses APA - Psychologists Attendance - General Attendance CCMC - General - Case Managers ASWB - Social Workers		$0.00	Activity descriptionGenetic/genomic testing and treatment is continually evolving. The goal of this activity is to assist health care professionals (HCPs) in understanding how the vast and growing field of genetic testing can impact the plan of care and treatment for individuals with neuromuscular diseases.
Addressing Maternal Mortality	Health Equity Wellness	ACPE - Pharmacists ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians AMA - Physicians ANCC - Nurses APA - Psychologists Attendance - General Attendance CCMC - General - Case Managers ASWB - Social Workers		$0.00	Activity descriptionMore American women are dying of pregnancy-related complications than in any other developed country. African American, Native American and Alaska Native women are about three times more likely to die from causes related to pregnancy compared to white women in the U.S. Both societal and health system factors contribute to unacceptably poor maternal health outcomes related to pregnancy and childbirth.
The Impact of Aging, Hearing Loss and Cognitive Burden on Health Literacy on Older Adults	Managed care Older Adults	ACPE - Pharmacists ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians AMA - Physicians ANCC - Nurses APA - Psychologists Attendance - General Attendance CCMC - General - Case Managers NAB - Nursing Home Administers ASWB - Social Workers		$0.00	Activity descriptionGrowing evidence demonstrates an association between hearing loss and the development of declining cognitive function, health literacy, psychosocial well-being and overall quality of life in older adults. This activity will discuss the association between hearing loss and cognitive burden, as well as the potential impact of untreated hearing loss.
Medication Management for Parkinson’s Disease	Disease Management Transplantation	ACPE - Pharmacists ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians AMA - Physicians ANCC - Nurses APA - Psychologists Attendance - General Attendance CCMC - General - Case Managers ASWB - Social Workers		$0.00	Activity descriptionThis activity consists of recorded presentations from the "29th Annual National Conference" held virtually Dec. 2–3, 2020.
Gene Therapy: Transitioning from Proof of Principle to Practical Treatments	Disease Management Transplantation	ACPE - Pharmacists ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians AMA - Physicians ANCC - Nurses APA - Psychologists Attendance - General Attendance CCMC - General - Case Managers ASWB - Social Workers		$0.00	Activity descriptionThis activity consists of recorded presentations from the "29th Annual National Conference" held virtually Dec. 2–3, 2020.
Home-Based Care of Complex Patients Before and In Crisis	Disease Management Transplantation	ACPE - Pharmacists ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians AMA - Physicians ANCC - Nurses APA - Psychologists Attendance - General Attendance CCMC - General - Case Managers ASWB - Social Workers		$0.00	Activity descriptionThis activity consists of recorded presentations from the "29th Annual National Conference" held virtually Dec. 2–3, 2020.

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