Purpose
The Advanced Topics I for the Nursing Care Team aims to enable the learner to expand upon the basic hemophilia management knowledge base including pharmacological treatments, using current literature and best practice review, case study analysis, professional networking, and methods designed to raise care quality for persons with hemophilia treated within the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this live activity, the participants should be better able to:
- Discuss considerations, controversies, and resources in the management of hemophilia in women
- Characterize inhibitor development, risk factors, and treatment methods in different types of hemophilia
- Discuss how to develop an individualized prophylactic treatment strategy for hemophilia patients through collaborative clinical decision-making by a health care team.
- Recall FVIII immune tolerance regimens and expected outcomes for persons with hemophilia with FVIII inhibitors
- Translate the rapidly evolving landscape of hemophilia treatment options
- Identify orthopedic challenges and interventions for individuals with hemophilia
- Develop a professional mentoring network within the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Network
Target Audience
Hemophilia treatment center nurses, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team who have treated persons with bleeding disorders for at least two (2) years.
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 activity, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be employed at a U.S. federally recognized HTC as a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, pharmacist, or similar role for at least two (2) years.
- Obtain approval to attend from Regional Administrator via automated process upon submission of application.
- Apply for this program by completing the Application Form.
Cost and Travel Information
- There is no registration fee to attend a Partners Program.
- Once registered, you will be contacted at least 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.
- 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