PA POLST Module 4: POLST Conversation Tools

Overview

Target Audience

This program has been designed for Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and other healthcare professionals who are involved with End of Life care.

Learning Objectives

As a result of participation in this activity, participants will be able to:​

  • Discuss useful tools to assist in facilitation of POLST conversations ​
  • Identify key sections of POLST form and scripts for discussing with patients and families​
  • Review helpful phrases and guides to facilitate POLST conversations.​

Disclaimer Statement: ​
The information presented at this activity 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.​ ​

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 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.
    • 0.50 Patient Safety/Risk Management
  • 0.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 0.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/29/2022
Course expires: 
07/29/2028

Venue

The Jewish Health Foundation (JHF)
United States

Faculty

Planning Committee: ​

  • Maureen Saxon-Gioia, MS HSA, RN – Nurse Project Manager, Aging Initiatives, Jewish Healthcare Foundation
  • Emily Franke, MSW, LSW – Program Specialist, Aging and Behavioral Health Initiatives, Jewish Healthcare Foundation ​
  • Lisa George, MPH, CHES – Program Manager, Communications and Aging Initiatives, POLST Coordinator, Jewish Healthcare Foundation 
  • Nicole Greer, MPH/MPA, RN - Quality Improvement & Accreditation Coordinator, Fairfax County Health Department
  • Alexander Nesbitt, MD - Retired Medical Director, UPMC Susquehanna Health Supportive and Palliative Care​
  • Dan Kimball, MD- Retired Internist, Former Board Member, Circle of Life Coalition
  • Douglas F. Kupas, MD - Medical Director, Mobile Integrated Health Program, Geisinger Health System
  • Justin Engleka, CRNP- Senior Program Manager - Palliative Care, Highmark Health
  • Libby Moore, DHCE - Director, Federated Guardians
  • Margaret Kreher, MD - Associate Professor of Medicine, Dept. of F&C Medicine/Division of Palliative Care, SKMC, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Health
  • Molly Langford, MSN, GNP-BC -  VP of Clinical Practice, Alignmed Partners 
  • Rene Claxton, MD, MS - Associate Professor of Medicine, Director, Education and Professional Development, UPMC Pallative and Supportive Institute, Assistant Medical Director, UPMC Community Palliative Care Programs

Course Director:​

  • Judith Black, MD, MHA   - Jewish Healthcare Foundation Medical Advisor

Couse Presenter:

  • Nicole Greer, MPH/MPA, RN - Quality Improvement & Accreditation Coordinator, Fairfax County Health Department

Dr. Douglas F. Kupas is a consultant with Securisym Medical. 

No other planners, 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 to disclose.

Accreditation

Accreditation Statement:​
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.​

Physician (CME)​
he University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. 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 0.5 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.​

Available Credit

  • 0.50 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.
    • 0.50 Patient Safety/Risk Management
  • 0.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 0.50 Attendance

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