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Webinar | Matters of the Heart – Beyond Survival in Advanced Cardiac and Hospice Care
February 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This educational webinar features a panel of clinical experts examining the role of evidence-based treatments and interdisciplinary support in the care of patients with advanced heart failure.
The session will review American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines in advanced heart failure care along with the benefits of the AHA Palliative/Hospice Heart Failure certification. Attendees will learn from pragmatic guidance on hospice eligibility and its ability to elevate heart failure care while improving outcomes for patients, families and health systems.
Speakers:
– Dr. Joseph Shega, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, VITAS Healthcare
– Dr. Heather Veeder, Regional Medical Director, VITAS Healthcare
– Dr. Srinivas Murali, Professor of Medicine and Former Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine, Allegheny Health Network
This webinar is offered for both CE and CME credit:
CE credit is available to nurses (RN, LPN, LVN; in California, Registered Nurses only), social workers and certified case managers, as well as licensed nursing home administrators in the states of Florida and Illinois.
CME credit is available to physicians (MD, DO), nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA).
Attendees can earn one continuing education hour. See below for full certification information and instructions.