PA POLST: Pediatric POLST & EMS

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:​

  • Review POLST for Pediatrics. ​
  • Discuss differences between Out-of-Hospital DNR and POLST. ​
  • Describe role of EMS in POLST for Pediatrics.​

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: 
  • 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 Patient Safety/Risk Management
  • 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 Patient Safety/Risk Management
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Patient Safety/Risk Management
Course opens: 
01/06/2023
Course expires: 
01/06/2026
The Jewish Health Foundation (JHF)
United States

Planning Committee: ​

  • Maureen Saxon-Gioia, MS HSA, RN – Nurse Project Manager, Aging Initiatives, Jewish Healthcare Foundation
  • Emily Franke, MSW, LSW – Program Associate at Jewish Healthcare Foundation ​
  • Lisa George, MPH, CHES – POLST Coordinator, Senior Communications and Program Specialist, Jewish Healthcare Foundation 
  • Nicole Greer, MPH/MPA, RN - Quality Improvement & Accreditation Coordinator, Fairfax County Health Department
  • Alexander Nesbitt, MD - Medical Director, UPMC Susquehanna Health Supportive and Palliative Care​
  • Dan Kimball, MD- Retired Internist, Circle of Life Coalition of Berks County
  • Doug Kupas, MD - Commonwealth EMS Medical Director, PA Department of Health
  • Justin Engleka, CRNP- Senior Palliative Care Program Manager, Highmark Home and Community Services
  • Libby Moore, DHCE - Director, Federated Guardians
  • Margaret Kreher, MD - Palliative Care Physician, Jefferson Health
  • Mary Langford, CRNP - Board of Directors, PMDA
  • Rene Claxton, MD, MS - Assistant Medical Director, UPMC Community Palliative Care Programs
  • Roberta Geidner, MA - Manager, Horizon/ Advanced Care Planning, WellSpan Health

Course Director:​

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

Course Presenter:

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

No 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 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 1.0 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 1.0 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

  • 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 Patient Safety/Risk Management
  • 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 Patient Safety/Risk Management
  • 1.00 Attendance
    • 1.00 Patient Safety/Risk Management
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