Heart Failure Management: Mission NOT Impossible

At the end of this webinar, you will be able to self-report increased knowledge of the definitions and incidence of heart failure, evidence-based management of acute and chronic heart failure, and best practices for discharge planning to support safe transitions of care for patients with heart failure.

Content:

This webinar will discuss the definitions and epidemiology of heart failure, reviewing HFrEF, HFpEF, Stages of HF and NYHA classification, incidence and prevalence.

You will leave with an increased knowledge of the management of acute and chronic heart failure utilizing guide directed therapy and will be better equipped to explain discharge planning for patients.

Featured Speaker:

Carolyn Dickens, PhD, APRN, ACND-BC

Dr. Carolyn Dickens is a nurse practitioner and Associate Dean for Faculty Practice and Community Partnerships at UIC. Dr. Dickens has over 20 years of experience working with low socioeconomic, minority patients who have cardiovascular disease and is intimately aware of the challenges this population has regarding their health. She is a mission-driven nursing leader committed to transforming the nursing workforce, advancing nurse-led care, and expanding access for underserved communities. 

Cost:

$35.00 per individual or $155.00 per facility. No charge for VIP Subscribers

1.0 Nurse Contact Hour

Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by VTL Center for Professional Development, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

No relevant financial relationships were identified for any member of the planning committee or any presenter/author or the program content.

This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $949,120 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.