Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute

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5th Biennial Optimizing Care Team Approach for Sleep Disorders: Sleep Essentials for Nursing

presented by Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute

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Notification icon Saturday, September 21, 2024 8 AM - 3:30 PM US/Eastern

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Overview

Sleep disorders affect over 70 million Americans and cost the United States nearly $150 billion annually. Underdiagnosed and undertreated chronic sleep disturbances are associated with adverse medical, psychiatric and psychosocial outcomes. The 5th Biennial Optimizing Care Team Approach for Sleep Disorders: Sleep Essentials for Nursing will highlight common sleep disorders and strategies to combat them.

This exciting program will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and review their psychosocial outcomes and effects on cardiovascular and brain health. Attendees will receive updates on new and emerging technologies and treatments for sleep disorders while learning how to optimize their success. The role of nursing in improving sleep care delivery will be emphasized.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the program, the participant will be able to:

  • Discuss the epidemiology and diagnosis of sleep apnea, including the interpretation of sleep study results.
  • Discuss how to optimize positive airway pressure (PAP) and alternative treatment options for sleep apnea.
  • Explore potential negative health consequences of untreated sleep disorders in both adults and children.
  • Describe pediatric concerns related to poor sleep quality.

Target Audience

This course is intended for advanced practice nurses, nurses, medical assistants and other healthcare providers who manage adult and pediatric patients with common sleep disorders.

Accreditation

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education designates this internet live activity for a maximum of 6.75 ANCC contact hours.

 

For more information please visit the official event page.

Faculty
  • Robon Vanek

    Course Co-Director

  • Margaret Heidenreich

    Course Co-Director

  • Christen Cheuvront

    Course Co-Director

Course Syllabus

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