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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 05/13/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Nurse efforts to provide patient education and recommendations may, at times, be insufficient to produce behavioral change. Moreover, attempts to persuade patients to adhere to recommendations may result in agreement lacking in follow-through, or outright opposition. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a patient-centered, evidence-based communication approach with actionable tools for increasing patient receptivity and adherence to medical information and recommendations. This webinar will provide an overview and live demonstration of a specific MI-based communication framework called Ask—Offer—Ask (AOA). Nurses will learn how to apply the AOA approach to share medical information and advice in a way that avoids lecturing and increases patient receptivity and reduces defensiveness.
Nurse efforts to provide patient education and recommendations may, at times, be insufficient to produce behavioral change. Moreover, attempts to persuade patients to adhere to recommendations may result in agreement lacking in follow-through, or outright opposition. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a patient-centered, evidence-based communication approach with actionable tools for increasing patient receptivity and adherence to medical information and recommendations. This webinar will provide an overview and live demonstration of a specific MI-based communication framework called Ask—Offer—Ask (AOA). Nurses will learn how to apply the AOA approach to share medical information and advice in a way that avoids lecturing and increases patient receptivity and reduces defensiveness.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to:
- Describe the Ask—Offer—Ask (AOA) framework and compare/contrast with traditional advice-giving
- Explain how to apply the AOA approach to sharing medical education and recommendations with patients
- Identify clinical opportunities to apply the AOA framework
Valerie Hoover, PhD
Valerie Hoover, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in California. She completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Florida, with an emphasis in clinical health psychology and health behavior change. She then completed her clinical residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and postdoctoral fellowship at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. In 2015, Dr Hoover joined the clinical faculty at Stanford University, School of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. In her role at Stanford, in addition to seeing patients and consulting with health care teams, she also provided Motivational Interviewing (MI) training with medical professionals in Cardiovascular Medicine, Primary Care, Clinical Nutrition Services, and Genetic Counseling. In 2017, Dr Hoover was inducted into the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (or MINT), which was established in 1997 by the founders of Motivational Interviewing and is the foremost professional home and certifying organization for MI trainers. She currently serves as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Stanford University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; sees patients in her private practice; and works with health care organizations to bring Motivational Interviewing training to their health care workforce.
CRNI® RUs: This session has been approved for 2 CRNI® recertification units and meets the non INS Meeting criteria.
Contact Hours: This session has been approved for 1 contact hour
Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: May 13, 2028
To receive contact hours for this educational activity, you are required to attend the entire educational activity and complete the evaluation.
The Infusion Nurses Society is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14209. The certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 04/08/2025
Patients receiving bone marrow transplants commonly present with a plan of care that requires a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement. A gap in best practices guidance for this specific patient type was identified. When organizational standard of care policies vary based on the latest evidence, nurse-led research examines population-specific comparison data for organizational policy changes. In this session, we will explore a case study and outline the steps of how the research process enabled nurses in an inpatient bone marrow transplant unit to change PICC line locking practice guidance for oncology patients.
Patients receiving bone marrow transplants commonly present with a plan of care that requires a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement. A gap in best practices guidance for this specific patient type was identified.
When organizational standard of care policies vary based on the latest evidence, nurse-led research examines population-specific comparison data for organizational policy changes. In this session, we will explore a case study and outline the steps of how the research process enabled nurses in an inpatient bone marrow transplant unit to change PICC line locking practice guidance for oncology patients.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to:
- Critique the steps in the research process
- Using the internal organizational research processes, analyze a nurse-led research study
- Discuss the strategies to engage key stakeholders in implementing an organizational practice change
Linda Denke, PhD, RN, CCRC
Linda Denke, PhD, RN, CCRC, is a senior nurse scientist at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, and a globally respected figure in academic medical center nursing research. Her international recognition is evidenced by her invitations to present at over 34 conferences, nationally and internationally, where she has influenced thousands. Dr Denke’s portfolio includes over 40 academic medical center research studies focusing on mental health and integrating physical and mental health into holistic care, engaging interdisciplinary teams across acute and ambulatory settings.
CRNI® RUs: This session has been approved for 2 CRNI® recertification units and meets the non INS Meeting criteria.
Contact Hours: This session has been approved for 1 contact hour
Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: April 8, 2028
To receive contact hours for this educational activity, you are required to attend the entire educational activity and complete the evaluation.
The Infusion Nurses Society is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14209. The certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.
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Contains 2 Component(s) Recorded On: 03/26/2025
This session will provide an in-depth exploration of the role the microbiome plays in overall health and its impact on the pathogenesis and recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI). Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms behind rCDI, including the significant burden it places on patients both during and after acute infection. We will delve into the microbial composition, potency, and standardized manufacturing process of REBYOTA® (fecal microbiota, live-jslm), an FDA-approved therapeutic option for rCDI. Participants will have the opportunity to review key efficacy and safety data from clinical trials, providing evidence of REBYOTA® in clinical settings. Through patient case studies, we will also discuss the practical application of REBYOTA® in real-world clinical practice, offering valuable insights into its role in managing and preventing rCDI recurrence. This session is ideal for health care professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of microbiome-related diseases and explore innovative treatments for recurrent CDI.
This session will provide an in-depth exploration of the role the microbiome plays in overall health and its impact on the pathogenesis and recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI). Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms behind rCDI, including the significant burden it places on patients both during and after acute infection.
We will delve into the microbial composition, potency, and standardized manufacturing process of REBYOTA® (fecal microbiota, live-jslm), an FDA-approved therapeutic option for rCDI. Participants will have the opportunity to review key efficacy and safety data from clinical trials, providing evidence of REBYOTA® in clinical settings.
Through patient case studies, we will also discuss the practical application of REBYOTA® in real-world clinical practice, offering valuable insights into its role in managing and preventing rCDI recurrence. This session is ideal for health care professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of microbiome-related diseases and explore innovative treatments for recurrent CDI.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to:
• Understand the role of the microbiome in overall health, pathogenesis of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), and the burden of rCDI
• Learn about REBYOTA®, review efficacy and safety data, and discuss patient case studies
• Review step-by-step how to administer REBYOTA®This webinar does not offer any continuing education credits or recertification units.
Candace L. Cotto, RN
Candace Cotto, RN, has been a nurse for 45 years. She started her career as a critical care nurse, then switched focus to research at the YALE Cancer Center. She's been a research nurse in Gastroenterology for 10 years, with a focus on Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) clinical trials and has worked on REBYOTA® trials since 2017; the most recent trial being the PUNCH CD3-OLS trial, which led to US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in November 2022. She has performed over 120 REBYOTA procedures. Ms Cotto has spoken in numerous forums on recurrent CDI (rCDI) and was published in Gastroenterology Nurse, Sep-Oct 2024 (Prevention of Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection: What Gastroenterology Nurses Need to Know). She has been on the Speaker Board for REBYOTA with Ferring Pharmaceuticals since it received FDA approval.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 02/11/2025
Intravenous (IV) iron is a crucial treatment option for iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA), especially in cases where oral iron supplements are insufficient, poorly tolerated, or ineffective. It is important for clinicians who are infusing IV iron to understand how to administer IV iron, assess and intervene if hypersensitivity reactions occur, and treat post-infusion hypophosphatemia. In this session, we will provide guidance on the administration of and classification of IV iron formulations, classification of, and management of infusion reactions and treatment-emergent hypophosphatemia.
Intravenous (IV) iron is a crucial treatment option for iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA), especially in cases where oral iron supplements are insufficient, poorly tolerated, or ineffective. It is important for clinicians who are infusing IV iron to understand how to administer IV iron, assess and intervene if hypersensitivity reactions occur, and treat post-infusion hypophosphatemia. In this session, we will provide guidance on the administration of and classification of IV iron formulations, classification of, and management of infusion reactions and treatment-emergent hypophosphatemia.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to:
• Know the intravenous iron formulations and their administration
• Describe and recognize complement-mediated hypersensitivity reaction (CARPA)
• Discuss the management of hypersensitivity reactions to intravenous iron
• Recognize formulations that lead to treatment-emergent hypophosphatemia and the populations most affected.
Layla Van Doren, MD, MBA
Dr. Layla Van Doren, MD, MBA is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, where she specializes in classical hematology with an expertise in the diagnosis and management of iron- related disorders, including iron deficiency and anemia.
CRNI® RUs: This session has been approved for 2 CRNI® recertification units and meets the non INS Meeting criteria.
Contact Hours: This session has been approved for 1 contact hour
Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: February 11, 2028
To receive contact hours for this educational activity, you are required to attend the entire educational activity and complete the evaluation.
The Infusion Nurses Society is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14209. The certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/15/2025
This session explores the principles of Patient- and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) through the compelling story of an individual living with Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) since birth, requiring long-term vascular access for 35 years. Audience members will gain insight on strategies to enhance patient and family centered care for individuals living with chronic vascular access needs in their patient settings. This session will highlight patient experiences, health care delivery challenges, and barriers to accessing appropriate and timely care. There will be a focus on resources, language to use, and actions to take to promote collaborative and compassionate delivery of care.
This session explores the principles of Patient- and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) through the compelling story of an individual living with Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) since birth, requiring long-term vascular access for 35 years. Audience members will gain insight on strategies to enhance patient and family centered care for individuals living with chronic vascular access needs in their patient settings. This session will highlight patient experiences, health care delivery challenges, and barriers to accessing appropriate and timely care. There will be a focus on resources, language to use, and actions to take to promote collaborative and compassionate delivery of care.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to:
- Learn an example of the rare gastrointestinal (GI) chronic disease journey
- Explain Patient- and Family-Centered Care (PFCC)
- Describe the challenges and gaps in requiring long-term vascular access
- Discuss strategies to implement a patient and family-centered approach in current care routine
- Illustrate the mechanisms behind successful partnerships between patient/family and clinical care providers
Swapna Kakani, MPH
Swapna Kakani, MPH, is an advocate, speaker, consultant, and researcher in rare and chronic disease health care delivery and patient experience. Through her platform, Swapna Speaks, Swapna has spoken across the world to various companies and associations and has given a TEDx talk. Swapna also does health care advocacy, research, and policy work for the intestinal failure, vascular access, and broader rare disease communities in her home state of Alabama and nationally. In 2017, she founded Alabama Rare, an organization advancing health care policy and education for Alabama’s rare disease community. In 2021, she, alongside parent researchers/advocates, co-founded the gutsy perspective, a research initiative driven by members of the short bowel syndrome community to ensure the patient and family narrative is represented in research and patient-centered outcomes. Swapna was born with short bowel syndrome and has lived with a combination of total parenteral nutrition (TPN), IV fluids, tube feeding, and an ostomy for 35 years. She received a small intestine transplant 10 years ago. Swapna resides in Huntsville, AL, and received her Master's degree in Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Swapna Kakani, MPH (she/her/hers)
Advocate - Speaker - Consultant - Researcher
E: info@swapnakakani.com
W Consultant: www.SwapnaKakani.com
W Researcher: community-driven research on life with SBS | the gutsy perspective
W Policy Action: www.alabamarare.orgthe gutsy perspective
thegutsyperspective.orgCRNI® RUs: This session has been approved for 2 CRNI® recertification units and meets the non INS Meeting criteria.
Contact Hours: This session has been approved for 1 contact hour
Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: January 15, 2028
To receive contact hours for this educational activity, you are required to attend the entire educational activity and complete the evaluation.
The Infusion Nurses Society is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14209. The certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.
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