Transitions of Care for Patients with COPD

Faculty

Needs Statement

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is responsible for one death every four minutes in the United States and is now the third leading cause of death. COPD is also responsible for a significant number of potential preventable hospital readmissions, which result from poor transitions of care caused by breakdowns in communication, education or accountability. This presentation will address the elements of successful care transitions for patients with COPD.

Target Audience

This activity was designed to address the educational needs of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and nurses.

Objectives

• Discuss the impact of COPD on hospitalization
• Describe the elements of successful care transitions
• Evaluate the value of patient self-management in COPD

Accreditation

CNE

UNT Health Science Center is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # 16274. This activity is approved for 1.20 Contact Hours.

Physicians

The University of North Texas Health Science Center is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center has requested that the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education approve this program for 1.00 hour of AOA Category 2A CME credits. Approval is currently pending.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

ACGME Competencies

• Patient care
• Medical knowledge

IOM Competencies

• Provide patient-centered care
• Employ evidence-based practice

PT

UNT Health Science Center is accredited by Texas Physical Therapy Association, Provider 1810035TX. This activity is approved for 1.00 CCU for PTs and PTAs.

For successful completion, a participant must attend the program, complete the evaluation, and request credit online at conclusion of the activity.

The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Chuang has nothing to disclose.

The UNT Health Science Center Professional and Continuing Education Staff and the Planning Committee have nothing to disclose.

Acknowledgement

Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim.

The activity was supported by PACE - General.