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Forward12.20.23 Public Health Out Loud - Grand Rounds
This is a live webinar held via the Zoom Meeting platform, Monthly on Wednesdays from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Jointly Provided by
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and The Rhode Island Department of Health, In Collaboration with Brown University AIDS Program
Important: Participants have up to 30 days post-event to claim credit. After 30 days, CME credit will no longer be available.
In addition to COVID-19 updates, this session will provide participants with a comprehensive lecture-style presentation about vaping, how it is affecting RI residents’ long and short-term health, and how providers can leverage recourses from the RI Department of health to help mitigate these issues.
2023-2024 Schedule
- Wednesday, January 17, 12 - 1 pm
- Wednesday, February 21, 12 - 1 pm
- Wednesday, March 20, 12 - 1 pm
- Wednesday, April 17, 12 - 1 pm
- Wednesday, May 15, 12 - 1 pm
Target Audience
This educational initiative is designed for all licensed healthcare professionals practicing medicine in the state of Rhode Island.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational initiative, learners should be better able to:
- Identify the personnel, mission, and key initiatives of the Rhode Island Department of Health Tobacco Control Program (TCP)
- Examine statewide trends in tobacco/nicotine use, including use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)
- Describe strategies that healthcare providers can implement to help patients reduce tobacco/nicotine use
- Summarize tobacco/nicotine treatment resources available to Rhode Islanders
- Summarize continuing education opportunities for healthcare providers related to tobacco/nicotine use treatment
DISCLAIMER
This educational program is designed to present scientific information and opinion for healthcare professionals, to stimulate thought, and further investigation.
PRIVACY POLICY
The Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and its educational partners protect the privacy of personal and other information regarding participants and educational collaborators. The CME Office maintains its Internet site as an information resource and service for physicians, other health professionals, and the public. The CME Office will keep your personal information confidential when you participate in a CME Internet-based program. CME collects only the information necessary to provide you with the services that you request.
Agenda
COVID-19/Public Health Updates
12:00 – 12:03 | Introduction, Dr. Chan
12:04 – 12:10 | COVID-19 Modeling, Dr. Fulton
12:11 – 12:19 | COVID-19 and Science Update, Dr. Bornschein
12:20 – 12:28 | Other public health updates, Dr. Chan
Special Topics
12:29 – 12:58 | Vaping & Nicotine Cessation, Kirsten Skelly & Julia Doherty (RI Department of Health)
12:59 – 13:00 | Live COVID Q & A/Closing – CME/CE reminder
Associate Professor of Medicine, Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Medical Director, Division of Community Health and Equity
Rhode Island Department of Health
Clinical Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Medical Director, COVID-19 Unit
Rhode Island Department of Health
Rhode Island Health Education Exchange Program Manager
Providence, Rhode Island
Director, Office of CME
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
Continuing Medical Education
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the Rhode Island Department of Health. The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- Rhode Island Specific: Each episode qualifies for 0.75 hours of risk management and cultural awareness credit.
Continuing Education for Social Workers
The above program has been approved in accordance with the Regulations of the Rhode Island Social Work Board of Licensure to offer 0.5 continuing education credit for social workers.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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. |  |
Continuing Nursing Education
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.75 contact hours.
Continuing Psychologist Education
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
- Credit Designation | This program offers 0.75 continuing education credit for psychologists.
Available Credit
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 0.75 ANCCThis continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
- 0.75 APA
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
In support of improving patient care, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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.
- 0.75 AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.