Stopping the Spread of RSV: A Toolkit for Educating and Engaging Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities
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Faculty
Stefan Gravenstein, MD, MPH
David S Greer Professor of Geriatrics
Director, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine
Professor, Health Services Policy and Practice
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Associate Director, Center on Innovation in Long-Term Services and Supports
Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center
Providence, RI
Ricardo Correa, MD, EdD, FACP, FACE, FAPCR, FACMQ
Fellowship Director, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Director of health equity Center
Cleveland Clinic, Ohio
Judith R Sands, RN, MSL, BSN, CCM, CPHQ, CPHRM, ARM
Clinical Consultant and Author
Raleigh, NC
Agenda
- The ABCs of RSV
- Diagnosis of RSV
- Preventative Strategies to Reduce Risk of Infection and Co-Infection
- Emerging Vaccination Options for Older Adults
Learning Objectives
- Identify gaps in patient and provider knowledge and perceptions of RSV, including symptoms, routes of transmission, seasonality, and high-risk groups
- Develop interprofessional strategies for overcoming barriers to RSV testing and diagnosis
- Apply evidence-based strategies to communicate with patients and caregivers about current and emerging prevention strategies for RSV, with a focus on vaccines in development
Activity Overview
Intended Audience: Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, case managers, and other providers specializing in geriatrics, emergency medicine, pulmonology, primary care, allergy, or immunology and caring for people at long-term care facilities
Although respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is mostly known for its effects on infants, it can also lead to severe illness in older adults.
This guide provides health care professionals who care for older adults, such as residents of long-term care facilities, with resources to educate patients about RSV and strategies to prevent it, including vaccines under development. Use the guide with patients individually or in group settings to build a foundation for education and a forum for patients to ask questions and voice concerns.
Included in this guide:
- Patient-friendly slide deck on RSV symptoms, risk factors for severe disease, testing, prevention strategies, and vaccines under development
- Tips for engaging patients in collaborative learning so they become active participants in their own care
- Resources to support education and shared decision-making
In support of improving patient care, PRIME® 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.
PRIME Education is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 060815. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour (which includes 0.2 hour of pharmacology).
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Funding Disclosure
This activity is provided by PRIME Education. There is no fee to participate. This activity is supported by an educational grant from Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP.
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