WMCMA Monthly Meeting

Thursday, January 12, 2017

"Communication, Case Management & Care Coordination for the COPD Patient " 2.0 CE

 Presented by Kathleen Fraser,

 

 Executive Director, CMSA & Past President, CMSA National

~This presentation is 2.0 CEs and will start at 11:00 am ~

 TIME:
10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
 Networking 10:30 ~ Buffet Lunch 11:00 ~ Program 11:00 am to 12:50 pm                    Teleconference Call-in at 10:55 am

 
LOCATION:
Lynnwood Convention Center
3711 196th Street SW Lynnwood, WA 98036

COST:
Onsite rate (includes lunch): $20 for members; $30 for non-members

TELECONFERENCE: $10

  Application has been made for pre-approval by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers for  2.0 CE contact hour(s).* 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, approximately 6.4% (around 15 million) of U.S. adults have been told by a health care provider, that they have COPD.  The prevalence and burden of COPD continues to increase due to continued exposure to COPD risk factors and the changing age structure of the world’s population, with more people living longer and therefore expressing the long-term effects of exposure to COPD risk factors.

Case Managers are key to assisting COPD patients and their family caregivers in understanding the required treatment options, risk factors, medication management and development of self-management skills that help to reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.  This session will highlight not only important case management interventions but the key strategies for improving transition planning and care coordination. 

Objectives:

1)      Define the disease burden and at-risk factors of the COPD population

2)      Review Treatment & Case Management Strategies

3)      Discuss adherence challenges and tools for COPD

4)      Evaluate transitions of care planning issues and coordination 

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:

 Kathleen Fraser, MSN, MHA, RN-BC, CCM, CRRN, the Executive Director of CMSA and also a Past President of CMSA National, and of the Houston/Gulf Coast CMSA Chapter. She has 36 years' nursing experience, 24 years of case management experience and was named the 2016 CMSA National Case Manager of the Year.  Kathy is the author of the CMSA Case Management Medication Adherence Guideline for COPD.

 

Please join us for this informative presentation.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:

The Onsite luncheon is limited to 65 attendees. Once the luncheon is full you can still register to listen by teleconference. 

 Online registration is easier than ever!  You can register online whether you are paying by credit card or planning to pay later or sending a check - just click on the "Register Now" button below.  You can also call the WMCMA office at (425) 329-9456 or email contactWMCMA@gmail.com to register.  Reservations must be prepaid or guaranteed by check, VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, or Discover.  Registration deadline is Monday, January 9th 2017.  Please help us by registering early so we have an accurate count for room space and lunches.  The cancellation deadline for this event is Monday, January 9th, 2017. Questions? Contact us at rebekahb.wmcma@gmail.com or contactwmcma@gmail.com.

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