PA AAP EPIC - Pediatric Associates of Kingston- Food Insecurity - April 23 2020

April 23, 2020

Learning Objectives

ObjectivesAt the conclusion of the activity, participants should be able to:

Understand the prevalence of food insecurity and its impact on health

Identify community resources to help patients access healthy food

Learn to effectively integrate food insecurity screening and referrals into patient visits

Recognize the value of fostering partnerships with food pantries and other community organizations

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/03/2020
Course expires: 
06/30/2021
Event starts: 
04/23/2020 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
04/23/2020 - 1:00pm EDT

Disclaimer Statement

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses

PA AAP Pediatric Associates of Kingston
PA
United States

Dr. Sharon Cowden, MD, FAAP

Retired Pediatrician, Children's Community Pediatrics, Pittsburgh Pediatrics; Former Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics at the UPSOM; Volunteer, Northside Common Ministries Food Pantry 

Dr. Laura Frank, PhD, RD, LDN

                Associate Professor and Director, Didactic Program in Nutrition Department of Urban Public Health and Nutrition, La Salle University School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Faculty Disclosure

No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.

Accreditation and credit designation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The University of Pittsburgh 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 healthcare team.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
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