Ethics Surrounding Interprofessional Care
Overview
Interprofessional healthcare is a collaborative approach to patient care where health care providers focus on goals that align with the patient’s needs. Interprofessional healthcare stretches beyond interdisciplinary or intradisciplinary care in that a variety of health professions work toward the same goals versus discipline specific goals being shared amongst the various providers. Ethical issues arise when resource allocation becomes a concern, identification of what is “best for the patient” is not agreed upon, and when differing interpretations of regulations are applied to patient care.
This online ethics course provides a case situation in which a young man with Down Syndrome interacts with a variety of health care providers over his lifespan. Participants will interact with the material in a variety of ways.
Intended Audience
This course is designed to meet the needs of multiple health care providers in regards to making ethical decisions in the clinic. However, the primary audience is the physical therapy profession.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Value individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values.
- Use the knowledge of one’s own role and those of other professions to appropriately assess and address the health care needs of patients and to promote and advance the health of populations.
- Communicate with patients, families, communities, and professionals in health and other fields in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease.
- Apply relationship-building values and the principles of team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient/population centered care and population health programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable.
Program
Module 1: Interprofessional Teams
Module 2: Applying Ethics and Interprofessional Care
Module 3: Live Webinar*
- August 6, 2020, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm central
- November 3, 2020, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm central
- February 10, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm central
*You will need to attend 1 of 3 live webinar sessions in order to receive credit. Instructions are available in Module 3.
The April webinar has been cancelled. Please be sure to complete your online coursework and attend the February 10 session to receive credit.
Faculty
Faculty/Planning Committee
Sue Wenker, PT, PhD Co-course Director | Jeanne Duncan, PT, DPT Co-course Director | Kristen E. Pecanac, PhD, RN Content Expert | Katie Brietzman, BSW Content Expert |
Susan E. Schmitt, PT, DPT Content Expert | Blase Nemeth, MD | Julie Martinelli, BS OCPD Staff | Jessica Carlucci-Jenkins, BA OCPD Staff |
FACULTY DISCLOSURE
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP that the faculty, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this CE activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests* in order to allow CE staff to identify and resolve any potential conflicts of interest. Faculty must also disclose any planned discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during the educational activity. For this educational activity all conflicts of interests have been resolved and detailed disclosures are listed below:
Sue Wenker, PT, PhD has no relevant relationships to disclose in regard to this activity.
Jeanne Duncan, PT, DPT has no relevant relationships to disclose in regard to this activity.
Blase Nemeth, MD has no relevant relationships to disclose in regard to this activity.
Katie Brietzman, BSW has no relevant relationships to disclose in regard to this activity.
Susan Schmitt, PT has no relevant relationships to disclose in regard to this activity.
Kristen Pecanac, PhD, RN, has no relevant relationships to disclose in regard to this activity.
Jessica Carlucci-Jenkins, BA has no relevant relationships to disclose in regard to this activity.
Julie Martinelli, BS has no relevant relationships to disclose in regard to this activity.
* The ACCME defines a commercial interest as any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical service directly to patients to be commercial interests.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use: The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP advises the participant that this continuing medical education activity does NOT contain reference(s) to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices
Course reviewed 5/2020
Reviewer Disclosures:
Accreditation
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) and Public Health Madison & Dane County. University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AMA)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4 ANCC contact hours. The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing is Iowa Board of Nursing provider 350.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for .4 continuing education units (CEUs) or 4 hours.
PHYSICAL THERAPY CONTACT HOURS
Approved by the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association for 4 contact hours.
WPTA Approval #17501. Approval valid May 6, 2019 - May 6, 2020.
WPTA Approval #17884. Approval valid June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021.
Available Credit
- 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 4.00 ANCC Contact Hours
- 4.00 Physical Therapy Contact Hours
- 4.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
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