Skilled Nursing Facilities Series: Respiratory Assessment
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.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Older adults
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 0.75 ANCC - Nurses
  • 0.75 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 0.75 ASWB - Social Workers
Incorporating Palliative Care Into Your Primary Care Practice
This activity will discuss the role of palliative care in a primary care setting and the impact it has on quality of life for patients and their families. Patients who can benefit from palliative care will be identified and strategies to engage patients in the palliative-care discussion will also be reviewed, along with resources for both patients and providers that require a higher level of care.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Palliative care and hospice
Format
  • Online Education
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
Medically Necessary Contact Lenses
This activity will provide a current update to participants’ comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various contact lens options for patients with common diagnoses requiring medically necessary contact lenses. This session will delve into the tool chest of contact lens solutions, including standard rigid gas permeable (RGP) lens designs, reverse geometry RGPs, hybrids and scleral lenses. Participants will explore the anatomy of contact lenses, specific designs and applications for conditions such as keratoconus and irregular corneas. The activity will also cover the advantages and considerations associated with each lens type, patient experiences and advancements in scleral lens designs.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Vision
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 COPE - Optometrists
Pillars of Kidney and Cardiovascular Protective Interventions in Chronic Kidney Disease
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.
Category
  • Disease management
Format
  • Online Education
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
Urinary Tract Infections Provider Education (Podcast)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common infectious illness, particularly among individuals aged 65 years and older, and affect roughly 20% to 35% of women during their lifetime. UTIs contribute to 8 million ambulatory visits and 1 million hospitalizations annually in the US. This podcast will provide an overview of updated approaches to UTI detection, diagnosis and treatment; review common uropathogens; and highlight the distinctive challenges of UTIs related to infection characteristics and complications. Experts will share valuable insights through a discussion of evidence-based strategies to manage and prevent UTIs effectively.
Category
  • Disease management
Format
  • Podcasts
Credits
  • 0.50 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 0.50 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 0.50 AMA - Physicians
  • 0.50 ANCC - Nurses
  • 0.50 Attendance - General Attendance
Nonsurgical Management of Overweight/Obesity
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.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Wellness
Format
  • Online Education
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
Serious Illness Conversation
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.
Category
  • Behavioral health
  • Disease management
  • Palliative care and hospice
Format
  • Online Education
Credits
  • 2.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 2.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 2.00 Attendance - General Attendance
What’s New in Glaucoma Management?
This activity will explore updated approaches to the management of glaucoma—the “silent thief of sight” that affects an estimated 3 million Americans. It will examine the latest evidence from recent studies on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures and discuss comparative data on more invasive surgical techniques such as trabeculectomy and tube shunt surgery. Patient cases will be introduced to enhance participants’ understanding of the glaucoma treatment process. In addition, potential future innovations in glaucoma treatment will be discussed.
Category
  • Disease management
  • Vision
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 COPE - Optometrists
Creating Space for Complex Conversations with Patients Experiencing Life-Changing Illnesses
Caring for patients with complex medical conditions can be emotionally challenging for health care providers, particularly when difficult conversations need to be had with patients and their loved ones. This session will explore complex grief, its symptoms, and how health care professionals can recognize it in themselves and their patients, as well as provide strategies for managing grief and supporting patients and families.
Category
  • Disease management
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 1.00 ADA - CERP (Dentists/Allied Dental Staff)
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 APA - Psychologists
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CDR - Dietitians
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers
The Extraordinary Impact of Sleep on Health, Function and Well-Being
While scientists are still working to identify and clarify all of the functions of sleep, decades of studies have confirmed that sleep is of fundamental importance for various physical and cognitive processes and even survival. Studies have also identified potentially catastrophic effects of lack of sleep on health, wellness, and brain function. This presentation will discuss research that indicates the impact of sleep deprivation on the body and examine the role of underdiagnosed sleep apnea as a significant threat to public health.
Category
  • Disease management
Format
  • Webcasts
Credits
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacists
  • 1.00 ACPE - Pharmacy Technicians
  • 1.00 ADA - CERP (Dentists/Allied Dental Staff)
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 ANCC - Nurses
  • 1.00 APA - Psychologists
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 CDR - Dietitians
  • 1.00 ASWB - Social Workers

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