Heart Failure: Current Treatments and Readmission Avoidance
HF can have a devastating impact on the quality of life of individuals. An effective multidisciplinary team approach for optimal management of HF is needed. This presentation will review the relationship of the team members and their impact on HF through screening, diagnosing, treatment, pharmaceutical management, and prevention of readmission. The relationship between physical and mental health and its potential impact will be reviewed and, through the use of case study examples, optimal clinical management strategies for HF will be explored.
Learning objectives
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to
- Explore clinical features, risk factors, co-morbidity, evaluation, treatment and admission avoidance for HF.
- State the relationship between HF and depression and its impact on HF.
- Discuss the importance of a multidisciplinary approach when treating HF.
- Identify optimal clinical management strategies for HF through case study examples.
Faculty
Mohammed A. Mirza, MD
Senior Behavioral Health Medical Director
Optum
Sandra (Sandy) Parks, RPh
Clinical Pharmacist
Optum, Population Health Management
James H. Steg, MD
National Medical Director
Advanced Illness, Life Navigator, and MyCarePath Programs
Heart Failure Program Subject Matter Expert
Optum, Population Health Management
Planners
Sarah Chart, RN
Senior Director
OptumHealth Education
Eden Prairie, MN
Rebecca Gleason, RN, CCM
Activity Manager
OptumHealth Education
Eden Prairie, MN
Disclosures of Relevant Financial Relationships
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial SupportSM, OptumHealth Education requires all those involved in the development of activity content to disclose their relevant financial relationships. An individual has a relevant financial relationship if such person (or his/her spouse/partner) has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with a commercial interest. OptumHealth Education ensures that the content is independent of commercial bias.
Ms. Chart and Ms. Gleason have indicated that they are employees of and own stock in UnitedHealth Group.
The remaining activity faculty or planners have no financial relationships to disclose.
Method of Participation
There are no fees for participating in or receiving credit for this activity.
For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.
Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the activity, which includes the following:
- Completing the entire activity
- Completing the Pre- and Post-Activity Assessments, Activity Evaluation, and Application for Certificate of Credit forms
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Method for Calculating CE Credit
CE credit was calculated by the complexity of content.
Accreditation StatementIn support of improving patient care, OptumHealth Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the health care team.
Credit Designation Statements This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Physicians
OptumHealth Education designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nurses
The participant will be awarded up to 1.00 contact hour(s) of credit for attendance and completion of supplemental materials.
Nurse Practitioners
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
Case Managers
The Commission for Case Manager Certification has approved this program for a maximum of 1.00 clock hour(s) for Certified Case Managers (CCM).
Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hour(s) (0.1 CEU) in states that recognize ACPE.
Attending the full program will earn 1.00 contact hour(s). Unique Activity Number(s): JA0007123-0000-18-000-H01-P/T
Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be provided to learners upon completion of activity requirements, enabling participants to register with licensing boards or associations that have not been preapproved for credits. To apply for credit types not listed above, participants should use the procedure established by the specific organization with which they wish to obtain credit.
Provided By
This activity is provided by OptumHealth Education.
Commercial Support
There was no commercial support received for this activity.
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Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of case managers, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and physicians interested in heart failure (HF).
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
- 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
- 1.00 AMA - Physicians
- 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
- 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
- 1.00 CCMC - General - Case Managers