Purpose
The Basic Partners Program is intended to enhance participants' knowledge of hemophilia and von Willebrand disease and increase competence to provide high quality bleeding disorder management within a multidisciplinary comprehensive care team as derived from evidence-based education, standardized guidelines, and professional networking
Refer to the Topic List and Learning Objectives for further information about the Basic Partners Program to determine whether this program meets your educational needs.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this live activity, the participants should be better able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology of hemophilia and von Willebrand disease (VWD), including the underlying genetics, differences by disease type and severity, basic treatments, and possible disorder-specific complications.
- Translate evidence-based assessment and management techniques during bleeding episodes and other complications associated with hemophilia and VWD
- Define a patient-/family-centered, multidisciplinary, team-based approach while caring for persons with bleeding disorders
- Discuss the organization and funding of the U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network and important partnerships within the network
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of core members of the multidisciplinary bleeding disorders comprehensive care team
- Recognize the value of a professional network of nurses and other healthcare providers from HTCs to promote quality care and evidence-based practice through collaboration
Target Audience
Multidisciplinary clinical providers who currently are, and have been, practicing in the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network for at least six (6) months, including, but not limited to, nurses, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, social workers, and other professionals who care for/provide services to persons with bleeding disorders.
Continuing Education
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska Medical Center 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.
ANCC Credits will be offered.
Eligibility Criteria
To attend this program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be employed at a U.S federally recognized HTC in a bleeding disorder patient-facing role for at least six (6) months.
- Obtain approval to attend from Regional Administrator via automated process upon submission of application.
- Apply for this program by completing the Application Form.
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Cost and Travel Information
- There is no registration fee to attend a Partners Program.
- Once registered, you will be contacted approximately 4 weeks before the program with logistical details, including air and ground transportation and hotel information. All registrants are encouraged to read the Partners Travel Policy to understand costs that are covered and costs that you may incur.
- The Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program is supported by an independent medical education grant(s). Travel and lodging for program participants are made possible by an at-will contribution from the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center.
Annual Dates
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January 13-15, 2025; February 17-19, 2025; April 7-9, 2025; November 10-12, 2025
Application Form
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