Description
Contact hours available until 2/28/17.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The authors reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education activity.
Nephrology Nursing Journal Editorial Board Statements of Disclosure
In accordance with ANCC governing rules Nephrology Nursing Journal Editorial Board statements of disclosure are published with each CNE offering. The statements of disclosure for this offering are published below.
Paula Dutka MSN, RN, CNN, disclosed that she is a coordinator of Clinical Trials for the following sponsors: Amgen, Rockwell Medical, Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Akebia Therapeutics, and Dynavax Technologies.
Carol M. Headley DNSc, ACNP-BC, RN, CNN, disclosed that she is a Consultant and/or member of the Corporate Speaker’s Bureau for Sanofi Renal, and a member of the Advisory Board for Amgen.
Tamara M. Kear, PhD, RN, CNS, CNN, disclosed that she is a Fresenius employee, freelance editor for Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and Elsevier publishing companies, and a consultant for Symplmed.
All other members of the Editorial Board had no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education activity.
This article was reviewed and formatted for contact hour credit by Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAAN, Nephrology Nursing Journal Editor, and Hazel A. Dennison, DNP, RN, APNc, CPHQ, CNE, ANNA Education Director.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Goal
To provide an overview of care coordination as a key strategy in improving effectiveness, safety, and the efficiency of the healthcare system.
Objectives:
- Discuss care coordination initiatives specific to care of adults with chronic kidney disease.
- Explain the effectiveness of care coordination between nephrology and primary care providers.
- Describe strategies nephrology nurses can implement to improve care coordination.
Author(s):
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Debra
J. Hain,
PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP,FNKF,
Professor; DNP Program Director; Co-Graduate Coordinator AGNP Concentration,
Florida Atlantic University; Christine E Lynn College of Nursing
Author(s):
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Maria
A. Pedulla,
Director, Deputy Head, Americas AML and Head, Americas Client ID,
Credit Suisse