COPD Management Thursday 24th November 2022 at 6.30pm - 8.00pm This CME/CNE event will Enable GPs and NPs to enrol eligible patients on the WBOPPHO COPD management programme. Update existing providers a refresher on the purpose and practical aspects of the programme. Upskill Nurses and provide the COPD programme in practice this event forms part 1 of the training. Facilitated by Clinical Advisor
Topic Recap NZ COPD guidelines 2021, Asthma and Respiratory Service- Spiro and pulmonary rehab Service & referral process, Eligibility and claiming CAT Scores/BPAC COPD support tool, Action Plans, Blue Cards, Nonpharmacological Interventions- smoking cessation, breathing, physical activity, rehab fan etc. Vaccinations: Pneumovax, Covid 19, Influenza, Example appointment planning
NP Julia Perry
Zoom session only Pre-Course preparation
1. Read NZ COPD Guidelines NZ COPD Guidelines | Asthma Foundation NZ 2. Familiarize yourself with COPD Action Plans and Breathlessness Plans https://www.asthmafoundation.org.nz/resources/copd-self-management-plan https://www.asthmafoundation.org.nz/resources/breathlessness-strategies-for-copd 3. Review inhalers available and how they are used http://www.nzrespiratoryguidelines.co.nz/uploads/8/3/0/1/83014052/inhalerchartfinalversion_2021.pdf
To be held on Thursday 24th November 2022 at 6.30pm - 8.00pm Zoom only session Please register yourself on the link as follows Register Here
Following the session attendees will: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Be able to identify which patients will gain most benefit from Pulmonary Rehabilitation services and how to refer Have increased confidence in consultation to support patients with COPD and be confident to access and complete COPD action plan Be able to complete Blue Card and understand and use CAT Know options other than medication for reducing symptoms Have a greater understanding of COPD management and considerations of Māori health Any queries email: tonih@wboppho.org.nz
Michelle Meyer NP and Clinical Advisor
The CME/CNE activity has been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and has been approved for up to 1.5 CME credits for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes.
CME attendance: THE WBOP PHO education team will only issue certificates and register attendee details on the RNZCGP CME register for those who attend events in person. Those who attend via Zoom or watch a recorded version of the event at a later date are able to claim CME points by entering the event as an ‘individually planned learning activity’ and completing a self-reflective activity via the RNCGP dashboard.