Event
5th Biennial Optimizing Care Team Approach for Sleep Disorders: Sleep Essentials for Nursing
presented by Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute
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Event info
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.
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Faculty
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Robon Vanek
Course Co-Director
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Margaret Heidenreich
Course Co-Director
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Christen Cheuvront
Course Co-Director
Course Syllabus
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