Beyond the Crises of 2020: Caring for Ourselves and Each Other, Staying Connected

Monday, November 30, 2020, 12:00 AM - Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 11:59 PM

Given the many restrictions on visitation for inpatients and in-person support from loved ones for many various appointment types, patients and staff have felt a noticeable absence of the family role as part of the health care team. Sharing best practices and alternatives to communicating and connecting will allow staff to restore the voice of the family member and see patients benefit from their social and emotional support.

This lecture series is available to Beaumont Health/OUWB providers ONLY.

1. Recognize the impact of visitation restrictions on patient outcomes and experiences.
2. Explore the approaches to restoring partnerships with patients and families.
3. Understand the key components of the Communication Liaison Pilot program.

Open to all Beaumont providers and employees, including: physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and office staff

Instructions for Beaumont Health Employees, Providers, and Staff

1. Click on the Begin Activity  tab
2. Click Launch Video
3. Click on Authenticate - if you are already logged into a Beaumont computer using your Beaumont network login, you will be automatically logged into the video system.  If you are at home or another off-site location, you must enter your Beaumont network login (what you use to access Beaumont's email and/or Epic system).
4. Upon completion of the videos, return to Post-test to complete a brief attestation and evaluation to receive credit.

Questions On How to Access the Module? [email protected] 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), AMA PRA Non-Physician (Attendance) (0.50 hours), Nursing CE (ANCC) (0.50 hours)

In support of improving patient care, Beaumont Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Medicine CME: Beaumont Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing CE: This activity is approved for 0.5 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hour.

Resources for Additional Learning:

1. Curtis, J., et al. Practical Guidance for Evidence-Based ICU Family Conferences. 2008. National Institutes of Health.
2.  Anne Arundel Medical Center. Family Coordinators Become Lifeline Between Patients and Families. 2020. Living Healthier Together.

Planning Committee/Speaker Disclosure

All speakers, planning committee members, CE committee members and staff involved with this activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) with commercial interests to disclose.