Management of Medical Complexity in a Transitional Setting

Add to Calendar Management of Medical Complexity in a Transitional Setting 8/27/2020 7:00:00 AM 8/27/2020 2:00:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://northwestern.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=78597 Description: Children with medical complexity (CMC) are among the most rapidly growing subgroups of the pediatric population. Recognizing the need to increase the core group of medical professionals competently trained to care for these children, the workshop will highlight an innovative, inter-disciplinary health care model that is evidence-based and family-centered. This CME activity is designed for prima... Online false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Thursday, August 27, 2020, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Online

Target Audience
Specialties - Critical Care Medicine, General Practice, Neurology, Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics

Overview
Children with medical complexity (CMC) are among the most rapidly growing subgroups of the pediatric population. Recognizing the need to increase the core group of medical professionals competently trained to care for these children, the workshop will highlight an innovative, inter-disciplinary health care model that is evidence-based and family-centered. This CME activity is designed for primary care clinicians: physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Objectives
  1. Describe the challenges that confront the families of children who are medically complex.
  2. Explain from the providers’ perspective, the obstacles encountered as well as the opportunities with treating medically complex children in the community.
  3. Demonstrate how the current health system influences the care of children with medical complexities.
  4. Recognize the role of the medical home within the larger system of care (medical neighborhood) for children with medical complexities.
  5. Apply concepts learned to example case studies.
  6. Demonstrate appropriate tracheotomy, G-tube care, and ventilator care.
  7. Apply the interdisciplinary health care model required to treat children with medical complexities in a community-based health center.

Registration
Participants must register in advance, on or before August 15, 2020. Please visit Almosthomekids.org/news to register. Registration is free for all attendees.

Accreditation

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Additional Information
Questions? Please contact Ponda Barnes, [email protected].

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (4.75 hours)