CME INFORMATION

Statement of Need

Pneumonia, a vaccine-preventable disease, remains a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality, yet approximately one-third of adults aged 65 years and older have not received the pneumococcal vaccine. This initiative aims to provide healthcare professionals with education and tools to increase awareness and rates of pneumococcal vaccination in residents of senior housing settings.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, case managers, and other administrative personnel employed in senior housing and care settings in Indiana.

Participation is open to healthcare professionals in Indiana who interact with patients in senior housing and care settings.

Activity Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
• Discuss the morbidity and mortality of invasive pneumococcal disease in elderly populations
• Outline pneumococcal and influenza vaccine recommendations and schedules for residents and healthcare providers in senior housing settings
• Identify organizational changes and tools to overcome barriers to immunization against pneumococcal disease in senior housing settings
• Introduce nationally recognized quality measures to improve pneumococcal vaccination rates in residents of senior housing settings, including continuing care retirement communities, low income senior housing, and assisted living facilities

Support

This activity is supported through an educational grant from Pfizer, Inc.

Sponsors

This activity is sponsored by LeadingAge Indiana, Indiana University and The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning.

Accreditation

Each in-service program will be certified for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers. A certificate of participation will be available to ALL participants.

Specific details will be provided to each facility prior to the in-service meeting.