Speaker:
Allison Hickey, Former Under Secretary for Benefits, Department of Veterans Affair & Brig Gen (Ret. USAF)
Description:
With millions of new immigrants coming to our country each year, the need for awareness and skill development to communicate and advocate for individuals in a meaningful, culturally competent manner is crucial. This session will bring a sophisticated, world-aware perspective to our growing population diversity and the education and cultural barriers that can affect health. Participants will gain insight into social and cultural factors case managers must keep top of mind as patient advocates and case management professionals.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe two cultural or population trends on the rise;
- Identify three potential barriers to optimal health achievement that may be overcome by applying cultural awareness and competency; and
- Discuss steps an organization can take to assess and plan for cultural awareness and care for those in need.
Credit Information:
The Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM® board certified case managers. The course is approved for 1 CE contact hour(s). Activity code and Approval number will be awarded on your certificate of completion.
This program has been pre-approved by The Commission to provide continuing education credit to CDMS® board certified disability managers. The course is approved for 1 CE contact hour(s). Activity code and Approval number will be awarded on your certificate of completion.
To earn contact hours/CEs: In order to earn your contact hour(s)/CE, you will have to watch the presentation in its entirety and complete the survey. Once both the presentation and survey are marked as complete, you will receive your Certificate of Completion. If you are a CCM, your CEs will automatically record in your CCMC account.
Disclosures:
All planners and speakers have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships or conflicts of interest with commercial interests related directly or indirectly to this educational activity.
Commercial Support or Non-Commercial Sponsorship:
There is no commercial support for this activity. The planners and faculty have no relevant relationships to disclose.
Expiration date: 1/31/2026
