FACULTY
Charles P. Vega, MD, FAAFP
Health Sciences Clinical Professor
Department of Family Medicine
Assistant Dean for Culture and Community Education
UC Irvine School of Medicine
Irvine, CA
Geoffrey C. Wall, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
John R. Ellis Distinguished Chair of Pharmacy Practice
Professor of Clinical Sciences
Director, Drake Drug Information Center
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Science
Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae is the leading cause of pneumonia-related deaths and poses an important global public health concern. There are several vaccines available for prevention of this disease, but their implementation in the clinic is challenged by complex recommendations of their administration for various patient populations and by complicated guidelines for appropriate spacing and sequencing of vaccine schedules. Managed Care Specialists need to understand the nuances of pneumococcal vaccines to guide physicians on their appropriate use to reduce infections and improve clinical outcomes, particularly for at-risk patients. This educational activity will explore the impact of pneumococcal disease, pathophysiology of disease, guidelines recommendations, and strategies for managing vaccine hesitancy. In addition to a didactic presentation, the program features animations and case discussions to highlight the different aspects of this disease.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of managed care practitioners as well as primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team who evaluate patients for vaccination needs.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Summarize risk factors involved in pneumococcal vaccination decisions and consider the relevance of specific subtypes from a managed care perspective.
- Appreciate clinical data with novel pneumococcal conjugate vaccines and contextualize treatment options with current guidelines.
- Assess best practices for implementation of pneumococcal vaccination schedules to improve health outcomes for members of health plans.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with pneumococcal vaccination.
CNE Credits: 1.5 ANCC Contact Hour.
CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional education development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Awarded 1.5 contact hour of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.
PHARMACY ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Med Learning Group. Amedco LLC 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.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians (ACPE) Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.50 knowledge-based CPE contact hours.
UANs: JA4008163-9999-22-099-H04-P / JA4008163-9999-22-099-H04-T
NOTE to Pharmacists: The only official Statement of Credit is the one you pull from CPE Monitor. You must request your certificate within 30 days of your participation in the activity to meet the deadline for submission to CPE Monitor.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturers of any commercial products and/or providers of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Charles P. Vega, MD, FAAFP serves as consultant for GlaxoSmithKline and Johnson & Johnson.
Geoffrey C. Wall, Pharm D, FCCP, BCPS does not have anything to disclose.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by an independent nurse reviewer.
Joan Duer-Hefele, RN, MA, CCRC
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
Staff Planners and Managers
The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
- Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Angela Davis, Medical Director of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Ana Maria Albino, Senior Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Jessica Feygin, Program Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Joan Duer-Hefele, RN, MA, CCRC, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, VP of Accreditation and Outcomes of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Aimee Meissner, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
During this lecture, faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME/CE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the enduring activity.
- Submit the evaluation form to Med Learning Group.
You will receive your certificate upon completion as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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