Pediatric Health Care Transition: Optimizing Outcomes

Activity description 

This activity consists of a recorded presentation from the "33rd Annual National Conference" held October 14-16, 2024, in Bloomington, Minn. It is designed to meet the educational needs of nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, psychologists, physicians, PAs and social workers.

The transition from pediatric to adult health care is a critical phase for individuals with chronic and complex health conditions. During this activity, we will explore the importance of involving adult care providers early in the management of conditions like severe asthma to ensure continuity of care. The goals of health care transition (HCT) and its positive impact on health outcomes, particularly for those with special health care needs, will be discussed. Participants will also review clinical processes that support HCT along with common challenges. A successful pediatric HCT model will be showcased, offering practical strategies for maintaining comprehensive care as pediatric patients move into adulthood.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss the need for adult providers to be involved in the care of burgeoning disease, such as severe asthma, in individuals transitioning to adult care.
  • Define the goals of HCT and how this process positively impacts health care and outcomes for the pediatric population, particularly those with special health care needs.
  • Identify the clinical processes by which HCT is optimally achieved, integrating relevant health care teams and optimizing care plans for individuals with complicated health issues.
  • Recognize the challenges associated with HCT and the role of the provider, including discussion on release of information, guardianship and healthcare proxies.
  • Review an example of a successful pediatric health care transition model and strategies for continuing care for complex pediatric patients as they become adults.

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This activity is jointly provided by Optum Health Education.

Commercial support
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Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 0.75 AMA - Physicians
  • 0.75 ANCC - Nurses
  • 0.75 APA - Psychologists
  • 0.75 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 0.75 ASWB - Social Workers
Activity opens: 
12/09/2024
Activity expires: 
12/09/2027
Rating: 
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Presenter
Ahmet Uluer, DO, MPH
Director, BRIDGES Adult Transition Program
Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Boston Children's Hospital

Planners
Elizabeth Albert, MD
Clinical Activity Manager
Optum Health Education
Eden Prairie, MN

Sara Fleszar, PharmD, BCOP
Senior Clinical Pharmacist
Optum Health Solutions

Rebecca Gleason, RN, CCM
Activity Manager
Optum Health Education
Eden Prairie, MN

Lisa Latts, MD, MSPH, MBA, FACP
Senior Medical Director, Value-Based Care
Optum
Eden Prairie, MN

Katie L. Lo Coco RN, BSN, CCTC, CCM
Clinical Operations Manager for Transplant Solutions M&R
Optum Health

Disclosures of relevant financial relationships
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, OptumHealth Education (OHE) requires all those in control of educational content to disclose their financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. Ineligible companies are defined by the ACCME as companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used by or on patients. Individuals must disclose all financial relationships, regardless of the amount, with ineligible companies and regardless of their view of the relevance of the relationship to the education. OHE ensures that the content is independent of commercial bias

The presenter and planners have no financial relationships to disclose.

Method for calculating CE credit
CE credit was calculated by the complexity of content.

Accreditation statement
Joint Accreditation LogoIn support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Optum Health Education. Optum Health 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

IPCE LogoThis activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 0.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

 

Nurses
The participant will be awarded up to 0.75 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.

Pharmacists/Pharmacy technicians
This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours ([0.075] CEU) in states that recognize ACPE.
Attending the full program will earn 0.75 contact hours.
Unique Activity Number(s):  JA0007123-0000-24-091-H01-P/T

Physicians
Optum Health Education designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PAs
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Psychologists
Optum Health Education is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to offer continuing education for psychologists. Optum Health Education maintains responsibility for this program. 0.75 CE hour.

Social workers
ACE LogoAs a Jointly Accredited Organization, Optum Health Education is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Optum Health Education maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 0.75 enduring continuing education credits.

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 pre-approved 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.

Available Credit

  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 0.75 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 0.75 AMA - Physicians
  • 0.75 ANCC - Nurses
  • 0.75 APA - Psychologists
  • 0.75 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 0.75 ASWB - Social Workers
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