Title
Category
Credits
Event date
Cost
Assertiveness and Conflict Resolution
  • Case management
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CCMC - General - Case Managers
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
While conflict is an expected part of daily interactions within the health care setting, unresolved conflict can disrupt team functioning, lower morale, decrease productivity and increase stress among health care professionals, profoundly diminishing patient care and organizational performance. This activity will focus on skills and strategies to develop assertiveness and recognize and resolve conflict professionally. Participants will be guided through the nuances of conflict within the workplace and learn how to use assertive communication to turn conflict into opportunities for growth, collaboration and professional development.
Active Surveillance and Management of Prostate Cancer
  • Disease management
  • Oncology
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
$0.00
This activity will provide an overview of the natural history of early-stage prostate cancer and review current data on the benefits and drawbacks of screening. It will discuss important aspects of diagnosis and describe evidence-based strategies for detection of early-stage prostate cancer.
Pillars of Kidney and Cardiovascular Protective Interventions in Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Disease management
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
$0.00
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition requiring comprehensive management that includes appropriate medication therapy and interdisciplinary care coordination. This activity will discuss kidney- and cardiovascular-protective interventions for CKD and examine the roles of risk stratification, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and urinary albumin creatinine ratio (uACR). In addition, considerations for the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors will be discussed, including heart failure status and adverse effects. Approaches to interdisciplinary care coordination for CKD that integrates nephrologists, primary care physicians, dietitians, and other health care professionals (HCPs) will be highlighted.
1 + 1 = 3: The Value of Medical-Behavioral Integration in Whole-Person Health
  • Disease management
  • Wellness
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 APA - Psychologists
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
Addressing the multifaceted nature of patients’ wellbeing requires an understanding of the value of integrated medical and behavioral health care in providing holistic and high-quality patient care. This activity will delve into the significance of combined physical and behavioral health treatments on patient outcomes and discuss the key components of evidence-based integrated behavioral health models. Participants will also examine hurdles to adopting these integrated models, including systemic and cultural barriers, to better enable them to advocate for and navigate the provision of whole-person health care.
Nonsurgical Management of Overweight/Obesity
  • Disease management
  • Wellness
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
$0.00
Obesity is a chronic health condition and a leading cause of chronic diseases in adults and children. Lifestyle changes with the use of medication is a nonsurgical management strategy to promote weight loss and lessen the effects of these conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity. This activity will discuss how to effectively assess for obesity and provide nonsurgical management interventions through helping patients commit to lifestyle changes and the use of pharmacotherapies.
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.
Across the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Spectrum: A Call to Action
  • Health equity
  • 1.00 AAFP - Family Physicians
  • 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 COPE - Optometrists
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
This activity will provide health care providers with increased awareness surrounding these issues so that communication with LGBTQ+ people is respectful and sensitive. It will review how patient-provider interactions can be more supportive of the individual’s needs, how to take a full history and perform an inclusive and affirming physical exam, and how health information can be thoughtfully documented to provide accurate information regarding health issues, screening recommendations and risk prevention.
Empathy: Social Care Education
  • Health equity
  • Wellness
  • 4.50 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 4.50 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 4.50 AMA - Physicians
  • 4.50 ANCC - Nurses
  • 4.50 APA - Psychologists
  • 4.50 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 4.50 CCMC - General - Case Managers
  • 4.50 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
The empathy series is a multi-module activity designed to be self-paced and interactive. We encourage you to complete the modules individually and then reflect on learning amongst your colleagues. The series is designed to equip you with social care expertise that drives deeper awareness and compassionate care for the people you serve. This content is applicable to any role within health care, focusing on critical concepts like health equity, social determinants of health, empathy, health disparities, cultural humility, motivational interviewing and compassion. Each module uses a variety of interactive and educational elements using data, infographics, animated video, knowledge checks, historical events and audio recordings from our members. The empathy series will require you to reflect on your personal and cultural experiences and encourage you to slow down, actively listen and take the appropriate action to serve others, whether that be patients, colleagues, family, friends or your community.
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.
The CMS’ Two-Midnight Rule and Medical Necessity
  • Case management
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CCMC - General - Case Managers
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
$0.00
Understanding and applying the concept of medical necessity and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Two-Midnight Rule are paramount to ensuring both compliance and high-quality care for patients who are admitted to the hospital. This activity, which includes interactive case studies, will examine the factors that impact medical necessity and the types of reviews that can be applied. It will provide participants with an improved ability to navigate these regulations and practical insight into effectively integrating these standards into their daily practice.

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