17th Annual Interdisciplinary Transplant Symposium (2023)

Add to Calendar 17th Annual Interdisciplinary Transplant Symposium (2023) 10/18/2023 7:45:00 AM 10/18/2023 4:30:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://hhchealth.cloud-cme.com/Transplant_2023 Description: Solid organ transplantation has become the standard of care for individuals with end-stage kidney, liver, or heart disease. There are more than 103,000 people in the United States on the United Network for Organ Sharing wait list. Advances through research have significantly impacted the success rates of transplantation, resulting in increased life years and improved quality of life for transplant recipients. Ca... TPC River Highlands false MM/DD/YYYY


Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM EST, Hartford HealthCare, TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT


Virtual Registration Closes 10/16/2023 at 12pm

 

 



Solid organ transplantation has become the standard of care for individuals with end-stage kidney, liver, or heart disease. There are more than 103,000 people in the United States on the United Network for Organ Sharing wait list. Advances through research have significantly impacted the success rates of transplantation, resulting in increased life years and improved quality of life for transplant recipients. Care of patients pre and post transplant is conducted in collaboration with community providers. Participants who attend this symposium will be able to apply updated therapies to the care of individuals with end-stage organ disease.



Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

  1. Define Xenotransplantation and discuss specific challenges with utilization of these organs
  2. Describe factors that predict non-adherence in transplant recipients.
  3. Identify importance of nutrition and weight management in transplant and how this correlates with outcomes.
  4. Describe different types of donors and associated risk factors in for heart, liver and kidney recipients based on utilization of the different donor organs
  5. Identify ethical concerns and variations in religious beliefs with regard to use of different types of organ donors.
  6. Summarize environmental concerns facing transplant recipients and precautions needed to optimize safety from infection.


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.50 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (6.50 hours), ABS CC (6.50 hours), ABS CC SAM (6.50 hours), ACPE Contact Hour(s) (6.50 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (6.50 hours), APA Credit(s) (6.50 hours), ASWB Contact Hour(s) (6.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (credits designated as AMA PRA Category 1) (6.50 hours), Pharmacology Education (6.50 hours)


Specialties - Cardiology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Nursing, Social Work, Transplant
Professions - Nurse, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physician (includes Resident/Fellow), Physician Assistant, Psychologist, Social Worker


In support of improving patient care, Hartford HealthCare 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.
  • Physicians: Hartford HealthCare designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
    •  MOC for American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM):  Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 6.50 MOC point(s) in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
    • MOC for American Board of Surgery (ABS):  Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • Psychologists: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
  • Nurses: This activity is designated for a maximum of 6.50 ANCC contact hours.
  • Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs: This activity is approved for 6.50 CPE contact hours. ACPE UAN: JA4008261-0000-23-029-L01-P and JA4008261-0000-23-029-L01-T. Awarding of credit is based on completing an activity evaluation form.
  • Social Workers: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Hartford HealthCare is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 6.50 general continuing education credits.
  • Dieticians and Diet Technicians: approved for 6.0 CPEUs - Certificates to come from HH Transplant Program 
  • Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator: approved for 6.5 CEPTCs - Category 1; Certificates to come from HH Transplant Program
  • Other Learners: All other learners will receive a Certificate of Participation for 6.50 hours of education.  Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

                 



Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 5 business days before the course will receive a full refund.  No refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date.  All refunds will be made in accordance with the procedures of the HHC Accounts Payable Department, and may take up to 60 days.  Please send cancellation requests to continuinged@hhchealth.org.

Hartford HealthCare reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Hartford HealthCare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact [email protected].