Shining a Light on Lung Disease 2019

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Overview

The premiere interprofessional respiratory symposium in Kalamazoo returns for its third year! We continue to work to make this year's event more valuable than ever for busy primary care providers. You'll hear experts in various pulmonary subspecialties discuss the latest research on diseases of the lung, methods to improve screening and diagnostics for your patients, and optimizing outcomes. Plus, enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, hot buffet lunch, and a vendor room featuring the latest therapies and technology to help your patient live their best lives. If you see patients with chronic lung disease in your practice, the Shining a Light on Lung Disease symposium is an event you cannot miss!

For more information, contact Mike Hess 269-337-6558.


Target Audience
Specialties - Academic/Research, Family Practice, General Practice, Geriatric Medicine, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Public Health, Pulmonary Disease

Date & Location
Friday, November 22, 2019, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Fetzer Center, Kalamazoo, MI


Objectives
  1. At the conclusion of the activity, learners will be able to properly screen patients at risk for chronic lung disease
  2. At the conclusion of the activity, attendees will be able to identify communication barriers with chronic respiratory patients
  3. At the conclusion of the activity, attendees will be able to better utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage healthy behaviors
  4. At the conclusion of the activity, attendees will be able to identify and overcome gaps/barriers in continuity of care
  5. At the conclusion of the activity, attendees will be able to implement evidence-based practices in treatment of multiple chronic lung diseases
  6. Discuss subjective barriers from the viewpoint of patients/caregivers
  7. Identify local, state, and national resources for best-practice guidelines and recommendations
  8. Compare and contrast diagnostic information for various chronic lung conditions, improving diagnostic skill

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine 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.

Credit amount subject to change.

Interprofessional Continuing Education

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 6.0 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.00 hours), Other Learner Attendance (6.00 hours), General Attendance (6.00 hours), Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) (6.00 hours), IPCE Credit (6.00 hours)