September 22, 2022
AT 12 PM CDT
NTOCC LUNCH N' LEARN WEBINAR:
"Advancing Health Equity Through Care Transitions"
Presented by:
Michael B. Garrett, MS, CCM, CVE, BCPA
Summary :
This session will provide attendees with information on key terms and concepts in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The attendees will learn about effective communication strategies in the care transition process to support diverse clients/patients. Also, the attendees will be given recommendations on specific interventions in coordinating care through the care transition process that can support diverse clients/patients.
Session Learning Objectives:
1. Explain key terms and concepts in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
2. Identify ways to accelerate your individual journey in incorporating DEI into care transitions practice
3. Deploy practical interventions in care transitions in working with diverse patients/clients
Speaker Bio:
Michael Garrett is a consultant with more than 30 years of progressively responsible experience in case management, utilization management, healthcare quality, and population health management services. More recently, he has also been involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in health and benefits. He currently serves on URAC’s health standards committee, and he is on the editorial board of the peer-reviewed medical journal Professional Case Management. He has served as an author, editor, and contributor on seven case/care management books as well as the author of numerous journal articles in the field of case/care management. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and religious studies from Gonzaga University, and a Master of Science degree from the University of Idaho in clinical psychology. He is board certified in case management, vocational evaluation, and patient advocacy.
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 American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) and the National Transitions of Care Coalition (NTOCC). ABQAURP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABQAURP is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses. This activity is designated for 1.0 contact hours through the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # 50-94.