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SKILLS UPGRADE 2004 An Interactive One Day Workshop for clinicians
involved in the planning & implementation of disease
management strategies for persons with lung disease.
There will be a strong focus on content that will enable
clinicians to provide quality education at all levels of
the continuum of care, from the bedside to the clinic
and rehabilitation settings, to the home.
HIGHLIGHTING…
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Disease Process
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Nutrition
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Medications
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Exercise
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Breathing Retraining
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Sexuality
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Bronchial Hygiene
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Compliance
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Energy Conservation
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Life Management Skills
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Stress Management
Instructed By: JANE KNIPPER, RN, MA, FAACVPR
Experienced clinician, educator and public speaker
PURPOSE & CONCEPT…
Pulmonary education programs are emerging
as a cost-effective service for management of patients
with chronic pulmonary diseases. Assisting patients in
becoming more knowledgeable about their disease and more
actively involved in their own health care, benefits not
only the patients and their families, but also the
institutions, physicians and clinicians providing care for
pulmonary patients. This vital one-day workshop provides
information and details essential for optimal utilization
of pulmonary education services. It delivers the tools for
anyone providing education in their practice.
Presentations will be based on the most current scientific
studies available.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND…
All health care professionals involved in the
care of the individuals with lung disease, including
but not limited to:
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Bedside clinicians in nursing
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Respiratory care
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Care managers
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Physical and occupational therapists
Also beneficial for:
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Social workers
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Dietitians
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Exercise physiologists
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Home health personnel
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Other clinicians involved in patient
education
BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES…
At the conclusion of this workshop the successful participant
will:
Design & implement a successful education program for
pulmonary patients.
Identify successful strategies to
enhance compliance and motivate patients to be
active in the management of their disease.
Understand the components of a
safe exercise program for the person with lung
disease.
Understand the impact of lung
disease on psychosocial well-being, and the
importance of establishing a support network.
Recognize the correlation between
sound patient education and a reduction in over
utilization of facility services.
Improve documentation skills to
maximize reimbursement.
WORKSHOP CURRICULUM…
PART 1. UNDERSTANDING LUNG DISEASE
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Obstructive lung disease
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Restrictive lung disease
PART 2. EFFECTIVENESS OF PATIENT EDUCATION ALONE VS A
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF EDUCATION, EXERCISE AND
PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT
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Hospitalizations/Medical resource
use
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Occupational disability
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Quality of life/symptoms
PART 3. ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF
THE EDUCATION PROGRAM
Energy conservation; Sexuality;
Nutrition; Exercise; Stress Mgt/Support
PART 4. MANAGING THE DISEASE
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Life management skills
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Enhancing compliance
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Putting it all together:
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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Documentation/reimbursement;
Measuring the outcomes of your work
WORKSHOP FACULTY…
Spend an exciting interactive day with Jane Knipper, RN,
MA, FAACVPR, an experienced clinician, educator and public
speaker. She has over 25 years of experience in the nursing
profession. Her background includes: general medical &
respiratory critical care nursing, staff education, and
pulmonary rehabilitation, as well as college and graduate
college level teaching on respiratory related topics. Janie is
currently the coordinator of a pulmonary rehabilitation
program in a large Midwestern university affiliated hospital
Ms. Knipper is active in the American Assoc. of Cardiovascular
and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and recently served as the
Pulmonary Nurse on the association's board of directors. She
is also active in the state affiliate society, the Iowa
Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, currently
serving on the board of directors as Past-President, Chair of
the Standardization Committee, and Co-Chair of the
Reimbursement Committee. Ms. Knipper's enthusiasm for
improving the quality of life for those with pulmonary disease
and her easy-going presentation style will make for a dramatic
day of learning.
