Examining the Benefits of a Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator Vest
On-Demand Audio Webcast
Sponsored by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC
Presenters
Mr. Douglas Beinborn, MA, BSN
Operations Manager, Heart Rhythm Services
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Ms. Ann Harris, MSN, RN, ACNP-C
Clinical Coordinator,
Cardiac Electrophysiology Program
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York
Target Audience
This activity is designed for Case Managers, Emergency Department Nurses, EP Nurses, skilled nursing facilities and critical care nurses
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify the number of people in the U.S. per year that are at risk for sudden cardiac arrest
- Describe risk factors associated with sudden cardiac arrest
- Recognize the association of coronary artery disease with sudden cardiac arrest
- Relate reduced left ventricular ejection fraction with sudden cardiac arrest
- Achieve a comprehensive understanding about what is a wearable defibrillator vest, its mechanism of action, its indications for use and clinical benefits.
- Discuss the key clinical and patient compliance benefits of constant monitoring
- Achieve an understanding of Medicare indications and reimbursement guidelines
- Outline protocols and define the nurses’ responsibilities for use of a wearable defibrillator vest within a clinical setting.
Activity Overview
This on-demand audio webcast is available with synchronized slides and audio.
To be eligible for documentation of credit, participant must participate in the full activity, complete the 20-question post-test with a score of 75% or better, and complete the evaluation form. Participants who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form online may immediately print their documentation of credit.
There is no fee associated with this activity.
Release Date: November 23, 2009
Expiration Date: November 23, 2010
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
For questions regarding this activity, please call 609-371-1137.
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CNE Accreditation
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This continuing nursing education activity was approved for 1 contact hour.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13255 for 1 contact hour.
Case Manager Credit
This activity is approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit for case managers by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).
Independent Clinical Reviewer
Robert S. Dieter, M.D., R.V.T.
Loyola University Medical Center
Vascular and Endovascular Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Section of Cardiovascular Medicine
Maywood, Illinois
Planning Committee
The planning committee comprises Douglas Beinborn, MA, BSN, Ann Harris, MSN, RN, ACNP-C, and Robert Dieter, MD; Alex Slonim, Lindsay Mazzagatti and Trish Levy; NACCME.
Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
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All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and levels of evidence.
The faculty has reported the following:
Mr. Beinborn has disclosed that he has no relevant financial relationship with any commercial interest.
Ms. Harris has disclosed that she is a consultant to Zoll Lifecor Corporation.
Dr Dieter has disclosed that he is a member of the speaker’s bureau for BMS, Sanofi, Pfizer, Schering, Lilly and Abbott.
Mr. Slonim, Ms. Mazzagatti and Ms. Levy have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.
NACCME requires faculty to inform participants whenever off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in their presentations.
The faculty has disclosed that no off-label/unapproved use(s) of drugs and/or devices will be discussed.
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Grant Support
Supported by an educational grant from Zoll Lifecor Corporation
