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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Posttest 3Certificate

Description

The role of case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals in supporting patients through the healthcare continuum is crucial to achieve the best patient outcomes. A panel of speakers will discuss the impact of inclusion, equity, diversity, and the social determinants of health on patients' experiences within the healthcare system. We will explore the root causes of healthcare disparities and how we can provide navigation to patients in traversing the healthcare continuum to achieve optimum outcomes.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Recognize how social determinants of health and diversity in healthcare impact healthcare access, delivery, and outcomes.
  2. Identify policies and strategies that healthcare organizations and clinicians can implement to ensure that their clients receive equitable healthcare.
  3. Select appropriate tools to assess social determinants of health and to measures progress toward achieving health equity.

Learning Outcomes

Seventy-five percent of participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the role of case managers in achieving health equity by achieving a posttest score of 70% or greater.

Disclosures

There are no relevant financial relationships associated with this continuing education activity. The speakers declare that there will be no non-FDA approved drug and treatment trials discussed.

Price: FREE

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • FL - BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, Georgia Board of Nursing, New Mexico Board of Nursing, South Carolina Board of Nursing, and West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, #50-1223.







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Test Code: PCMWEB1221EL
Published: December 17, 2021
Expires: 3/7/2025
Required Passing Score: 12/15 (80%)
Authors: Tahitia Timmons MSN, PMGT-BC, OCN, CDP ; Raine Arndt-Couch JD, MSW, LCSW/LCSW-C, CCM; Michael Garrett MS, CCM, CVE, BCPA; Colleen Morley�DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN
Specialties: Case Management, Public Health