Date: Wednesday, February 1, noon-1pm
Topic: Get Climate Smart: Rising Temperatures (Heat)
Overview: Have you noticed that it’s been warmer in the last decade or so? Average temperatures are increasing as are the frequency, duration and intensity of extreme heat events. Heat exposure adversely impacts the young and elderly, and those who must work outside or without air conditioning. High temperatures exacerbate many common health conditions, including cardiac, respiratory, and kidney diseases and mental health with cascading impacts for those on medications and/or live in urban heat islands. This session will explore clinicians’ roles in identifying patients at risk, providing counseling regarding signs and symptoms, and recommending strategies for reducing risks.
Reference: Sorensen C, Hess J. Treatment and Prevention of Heat-Related Illness. New England Journal of Medicine. 2022 Oct 13;387(15):1404-13.
Faculty:
Anne Getzin, MD; Aurora Family Medicine Residency Program, Medical Director, Aurora Health Center - Midtown
Andrew Lewandowski, DO; Pediatrician, Group Health Cooperative
Lillian Jensen, MN, RN, CNL, NPD-BC; Nursing Professional Development Specialist Lead, Nursing Education and Professional Development, Advocate Aurora Health
Monica Nakielski; VP Sustainability, Environmental Affairs and Sustainability, Advocate Aurora Health
Anita Peña, PharmD, BCPS; Disease Management Pharmacist, Enterprise Population Health Pharmacy, Advocate Aurora Health
Ivelisse Sanchez, DNP, APRN, ACCNS-P, CPN, CPEN; APRN Coordinator for Pediatric Emergency Departments; Advocate Children's Hospital
Natalie Sorenson, MSW, APSW; St. Luke's Family Practice; Aurora Health Care
Disclosure: The planners and speakers have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.
Overall Objectives:
- Discuss how climate change will impact patient’s health and care
- Initiate conversations with patients about how climate change will impact their health
- Collaborate with the health care team to manage chronic and acute illnesses associated with climate change
Target Audience: This activity is designed for advance practice clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, social workers, and members of the health care team who are interested in climate change and its impacts on health.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Aurora Health 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 Statement(s)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Advocate Aurora Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Advocate Aurora Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Advocate Aurora Health designates this live activity for a maximum 1.00 hours of CPE credit for pharmacists. CPE credit can be claimed on the AAH CE platform within 60 days of activity completion and information will be provided to CPE Monitor. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 AttendanceAttendance Credit
- 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 1.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
- 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.