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ForwardUPMC Shadyside Virtual Pulmonary Conference (Payment Only)
This is for payment only.
Target Audience
Nurse
Physican
Respiratory Therapists
Learning Objectives
At the end of the conference the learner will be able to:
1. Discuss the epidemiology of pulmonary hypertension (PH).
2. Explain the algorithm used in diagnosing PH.
3. Discuss treatment options available for PH.
4. State definition of long-COVID
. 5. Discuss pathophysiology of long-COVID.
6. Discuss potential treatment options for long-COVID.
7. Review the epidemiology of lung cancer in the US.
8. Identify patients who should be screened for lung cancer and how often screening should be done.
9. Identify best practice in lung cancer screening.
10. Discuss the broad differential and timing of post-HCT pulmonary complications.
11. Discuss current limitations to dx paradigm for post-HCT pulmonary complications.
12. Examine newer techniques to aid in diagnosis of post-HCT pulmonary complications.
13. Review basic concepts in infection prevention.
14. Discuss latest concepts and rules in preventing ventilator-associated infections.
15. Recognize various forms of workplace violence.
16. Apply mitigation strategies when facing workplace violence
17. Respond to workplace violence in a safe and effective manner.
18. Identify 2 pressure injury prevention methods for respiratory devices.
19. Acknowledge the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to prevent pressure injuries
In support of improving patient care, 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.
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 7 contact hours.
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.