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Partners in the Press!

Hemaware Magazine recently featured the Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program

The National Hemophilia Foundation’s monthly patient-oriented bleeding disorder magazine, “Hemaware” featured an article about the Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. The article features several quotes from Natalie Duncan and Dr. Amy Shapiro from Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center and describes the indirect benefits of the Partners Program to patients by increasing the competency of their providers. Check it out here: http://www.hemaware.org/story/teachable-moments

Fantastic New CE Opportunity on Genetics!

PartnersPRN presents Genetics and Bleeding Disorders: Expanding Nurses’ Proficiency a complementary CE activity provided by the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education and the National Hemophilia Foundation.

Program Overview

As part of the management team at HTCs, nurses frequently spend more time with patients on an ongoing basis than any other specialist on the team, providing an opportunity to increase patients’ and families’ understanding of bleeding disorders. Although nurses are frequently involved in discussions concerning the implications of the genetics of a bleeding disorder with patients or family members, they are often not adequately educated about the science behind these disorders.

This activity begins with Dr. Barbara Konkle’s (Puget Sound Blood Center) presentation Genetics of Bleeding Disorders. Michelle Alabek, MS, CGC (Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania) follows with Discussing the Genetics of a Bleeding Disorder. Jennifer Maahs, PNP (Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center) closes the activity with Case Studies Review.

Target Audience

The intended learners for this activity are nurses who are involved in the management of individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.

Purpose

The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to increase knowledge related to the genetics of bleeding disorders and to familiarize participants with typical information reviewed with patients (with bleeding disorders) by genetic counselors.

Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be better able to:

Summarize the underlying genetic basis for hemophilia and other, less common congenital bleeding disorders

Outline several ways in which a congenital bleeding disorder can impact family planning and pregnancy care

Accreditation Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This activity is provided for 1.4 contact hours under ANCC criteria.

Thank you!

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Biogen Idec.

HERE’S HOW TO PARTICIPATE!

HTC staff should login under the “Education for HTCs-By HTCs” section of the home page. All others can find this activity by signing in under “Education for All Healthcare Providers”. This activity is located in the “Genetics” category.

Announcing the Latest Complimentary CE Activity!

PartnersPRN is proud to present Managing Patients with Hemophilia with Inhibitors: Challenging Cases provided by the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education and the National Hemophilia Foundation.

This activity was held in conjunction with the National Hemophilia Foundation’s 65^th Annual Meeting held October 2013. Three case studies involving patients with hemophilia with inhibitors are presented.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for nurses interested in the treatment and care of patients with hemophilia with inhibitors. Healthcare professionals treating such patients must stay abreast of recent clinical research and best practices among their peers in order to provide their patients with appropriate evidenced-based treatment.

Purpose

The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to develop deep understanding of the etiology, treatment, and management of complex cases of hemophilia involving inhibitors that will enhance the nurses’ ability to advocate for, manage, and educate patients.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this learning activity, participants should be better able to:

• Summarize the additional challenges encountered in the medical care of patients with hemophilia with inhibitors that create a critical need for healthcare professional to provide optimal care to these patients
• Outline the responsibilities of nurses and physicians within an HTC in the management of patients with hemophilia

Program Faculty

Sue Purdie, BSN, RN: Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota

Glen Roy, RN: Maine Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center

Michelle Witkop, DNP, FNP-BC: Northern Regional Bleeding Disorders Center, Munson Medical Center

Moderator: Leonard A. Valentino, MD: Rush University Medical Center

Accreditation Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This activity is provided for 1.0 contact hours under ANCC criteria.

Here’s how to participate:

HTC staff should login under the “Education for HTCs-By HTCs” section of the home page. All others can find this activity by signing in under “Education for All Healthcare Providers”. This activity is located in the “Inhibitors” category.

Thank you!

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc.

Cardiovascular Disease in an Adult with Hemophilia

The PartnersPRN has launched a new complimentary continuing education activity titled Cardiovascular Disease in an Adult with Hemophilia.

Program Overview

Thanks to the availability of clotting factor concentrates and the multidisciplinary care provided at hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs), the life expectancy of persons with hemophilia now approaches that of the general male population. But this means more individuals with hemophilia are at risk for, or are experiencing, age-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease.

Using a clinical scenario that is becoming more common at HTCs, this interactive online learning activity reviews the prevalence of cardiovascular disease among individuals with hemophilia and summarizes recommendations from HTCs across the world that are experienced in managing such patients.

Module Authors

• Ashwin Vasudevamurthy, MD
• Anne Greist, MD
• Jennifer Maahs, PNP

Accreditation Statements and Credit Designations

Physicians

The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This activity is provided for 1.0 contact hours under ANCC criteria.

Participate in this Complimentary CE Activity Today!

HTC staff should login under the "Education for HTCs-By HTCs" section of the home page. All others can find this activity by signing in under "Education for All Healthcare Providers". This activity is located in the "Bleeding Disorders Interactive Primer" category.

 

New Online CE Activity! Pharmacy/340B in the HTC

Introducing a new PartnersPRN online learning course, Pharmacy/340B in the HTC!

This learning module describes previous and current pharmaceutical treatments and adjuvant therapies and products currently under development for patients with bleeding disorders. It also provides information about the role of the 340B Pharmacy Program in assisting patients to access these products.

This learning module is available exclusively to HTC staff! Login under the "Education For HTCs-By HTCs" section click on the black box "Click Here for Online Educational Modules". This activity is located in "The Basics" category.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Continuing Nursing Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This activity is provided for 1.25 contact hours under ANCC criteria.

0.2 contact hours are related to pharmacotherapeutic content.

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