Cathy G. Benninger, R.N., M.S., C.N.P., and Jennifer W. McCallister, M.D.
Ms. Benninger is a staff member and Dr. McCallister is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH.
Within the past 12 months, Ms. Benninger and Dr. McCallister report no commercial conflicts of interest.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, CCME staff, and interMDnet staff have nothing to disclose.
Estimated course time: 1 hour(s).
Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center and InterMDnet. Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:
List four key components of long-term asthma care as defined by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report-3
Describe the essential elements of an asthma action plan
Implement strategies for improving adherence to asthma therapy in the outpatient setting
Identify co-morbid conditions which may contribute to poor asthma control.
