3rd Interdisciplinary Pain and Opioid Crisis Seminar

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LIVE

Friday, April 23, 2021, 7:45 AM - Saturday, April 24, 2021, 1:00 PM, Online


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.75 hours), ABA MOCA Part 2 (13.75 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (13.75 hours), ANCC - Nursing Contact Hour(s) (12.75 hours), Controlled Substances (4.50 hours), Medical Ethics/Professional Responsibility (13.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (13.75 hours), Pharmacotherapeutics (4.50 hours)

This seminar will offer essential knowledge and information regarding opioid utilization and its associated clinical, public health, and legal ramifications as well as provide practical solutions to address such issues and improve patients outcomes.

1. Apply the latest evidence-based principles of pain management and chronic opioid therapy.
2. Recognize scope and magnitude of the opioid epidemic.
3. Self-report knowledge and skills gained for team collaboration managing cancer pain in a holistic fashion.
4. Utilize practical strategies and skills to address nonmedical opioid use.
5. Implement way to improve patient care and ensure patient safety related to the use of opioids.

1. Nurses will demonstrate knowledge by participating in discussions on the latest opioid management strategies
2. Nurses will apply knowledge in case study discussion on how Interprofessional teams will work together to improve patient outcomes for cancer patients on opioids.

Virtual Conference opens at 7:45 am on Friday, April 23, 2021 at and the conference will adjourn at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 24, 2021.  All times are CST (Central Standard Time)

You will receive instructions for the Virtual program via email 3-5 days prior to the conference.  The only requirement for the online training is that you must have a laptop/desktop computer, webcam and access to stable internet connection.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: The registration fee, minus a $50.00 administrative handling fee, is refundable if a written request is received on or before April 10, 2021.  No refunds will be granted after that date.  The request for a registration refund must include the tax identification number of the company or institution if registration was paid by a company or institution check.  For additional information, contact Continuing Professional Education at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866 or email [email protected].
 
The Department of Continuing Professional Education reserves the right to cancel activities prior to the scheduled date if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary.  Each registrant will be notified by mail, email or at the phone or fax numbers given on the registration form.

In case of activity cancellation, the liability of the Department of Continuing Professional Education is limited to the registration fee.  Continuing Professional Education will refund the full registration fee.
 
The Department of Continuing Professional Education reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and is not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.

In support of improving patient care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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.

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center complies with all requirements of the identified accrediting body  (ACCME, ANCC, ACPE). Disclosure of speakers, faculty members, planning committee members and their commercial relationships will be shared with learners prior to the educational activity.