Trials and Tribulations of Establishing a Tracheostomy Team

Trials and Tribulations of Establishing a Tracheostomy Team - Disclosure

Course Description

Interview of the combined staff at the UW-Madison Voice and Swallowing Clinic in Madison, Wisconsin, and identified a need for education in the area of successfully establishing tracheostomy care teams in an acute care setting.

Objectives

Learning Outcomes:
As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to:
1. Identify the key components necessary for initiation of a tracheostomy team as well as potential barriers limiting successful implementation.
2. Describe the role of each provider specialty for successful intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration.
3. Summarize the benefits of a tracheostomy team for both the patient and the respective organization.

Method of Participation

The estimated time to complete this online activity and exam is 1 hour(s). To receive credit, a passing grade of 100% is required on a short online quiz. You will have opportunities to retake the quiz to achieve a passing score. After you have completed your exam and evaluation you will be able to automatically print your credit letter.

Credit

ASHA Approved Provider

Intermediate, Professional level 0.1 CE

Faculty

Kelly Sherwood Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP

Julie Raetz-Beckman, MS, CCC-SLP

Elizabeth Laessig-Stary, MSN, RN-BC

Kelly Sprague, RRT, BSHA

Faculty Disclosure

In compliance with requirements of ASHA's Continuing Education Board concerning transparency in course planning, delivery and marketing, below is information of speakers' financial and non-financial interests relevant to the content of their presentations.

Instructional Personnel/Guest Speakers

Elizabeth Laessig-Stary, MSN, RN-BC
Financial Disclosures: Employment, UW Health
Non-financial disclosures: None

Julie Raetz-Beckman, MS, CCC-SLP
Financial Disclosures: Employment, UW Health
Non-financial disclosures: None

Kelly Sherwood Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP
Financial Disclosures: Employment, UW Health
Non-financial disclosures: None

Kelly Sprague, RRT BSHA
Financial Disclosures: Employment, UW Health
Non-financial disclosures: None

Commercial Support

There is no commercial support for this activity.

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