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Managing Urinary Incontinence
Activity description
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common, yet significant, health problem that can seriously impact an individual’s quality of life. Many individuals suffer in silence and are reluctant to initiate conversations about this sensitive topic with their health care professional (HCP). UI is widely undertreated due in part to the assumption that HCPs will initiate these discussions. Unfortunately, this often does not occur.
The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) considers conversations about UI very important. Managing UI is a crucial part of assessing the health care quality of Medicare Advantage (MA) members. To assess provider accountability on this topic, the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS) measures an individual’s recall of conversations about UI and treatment options. The “Managing Urinary Incontinence” HOS measure contributes to the overall MA Stars quality score, which impacts bonuses and reimbursement.
This activity will highlight the prevalence of UI; provide effective communication and shared decision-making techniques; and discuss how to assess, treat and provide follow-up care for UI including available resources to support care and management.
Provided by
This activity is provided by Optum Health Education and Optum.
Commercial support
No commercial support was received for this activity.
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Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, PAs, nurses, nurse practitioners and other HCPs who have an interest in UI.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize the prevalence of UI.
- Understand the relationship between conversations regarding UI and HOS and subsequent MA Stars scores.
- Demonstrate communication techniques that ensure successful conversations about UI.
- Assess, recommend treatment options and provide appropriate follow-up care for UI.
- Discuss available resources for the effective management of UI.
Presenter
Steven Gregg, PhD
Executive Director
National Association for Continence (NAFC)
About the presenter
Steven Gregg joined the NAFC as Executive Director in 2014. Prior to joining NAFC, Steve led marketing and communication initiatives within the pharmaceutical, health care, consumer packaged goods and technology industries for over 20 companies. His career has ranged from scientific investigation for a global sports beverage to global brand management for Fortune 100 companies. In terms of philanthropic interests, Steve has served on the board of directors of the International Swimming Hall of Fame as well as provided strategic guidance to Swim Across America, an organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related events.
Steve joined the world of business from a faculty position at the University of California at Berkeley (where he received his PhD in exercise biochemistry-physiology). His Bachelor's degree is from North Carolina State University, and his Master's is from the University of Arizona. Beyond the academic and professional spheres, Steve is an accomplished swimmer. During his swimming career, he has medaled in nearly every major world event, including two World Aquatic Championships, the Pan-American Games, the FINA Cup (now known as the Pan-Pacific Championship), and the Olympic Games.
Activity planners
Sarah Chart, RN
Vice President
Optum Health Education
Rebecca Gleason, RN, CCM
Activity Manager
Optum Health Education
Carol Umstead
Clinical Program Development Manager, Education
Clinical Performance Quality, 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, Optum Health 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, reselling 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
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Optum Health Education and Optum. 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
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.
Physicians
Optum Health Education designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. 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.
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 AMA - Physicians
- 0.75 ANCC - Nurses
- 0.75 Attendance - General Attendance
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