University of Vermont Project ECHO

 

University of Vermont Project ECHO New COPD Guidelines for Patient Care

This series will discuss best practices and evidence-based care for patients, including COPD prevention, early detection and treatment. Sessions will incorporate strategies, screening tools, resources, clinical pearls, and an overview of new care guidelines.

This program is offered at no cost to participants through a grant from the Vermont Department of Health.

Participants can receive CME credit for each learning session attended. 

General questions about the University of Vermont’s Project ECHO can be directed to Patti.Smith-Urie@uvm.edu, clinical/topic-specific questions can be directed to Mark.Pasanen@uvm.edu

October 7, 2024 - December 16, 2024

New COPD Guidelines for Patient Care

 

This program is free to participants and has limited enrollment.  Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis. 

University of Vermont Project ECHO New COPD Guidelines for Patient Care Program Overview

Register by September 27th. Click HERE.

 

 

Session Date

 

ECHO Session

 

Session Topic

 

Session Materials

October 7

Session 1

Prevention, Early Detection, and Diagnosis of COPD (Mark Pasanen, MD)

Slides
October 21Session 2

Non-Pharmacologic Treatment of COPD (Including Pulmonary Rehab and Oxygen Delivery) (Julia O'Shea, RRT)

Slides
November 4Session 3

Pharmacologic Treatment of COPD: Updated Guidelines (Katie Menson, DO)

Slides
November 18Session 4

Management of COPS Exacerbations (Including Post-Hospital Care) (Mark Pasanen, MD and Kayla Grout, RRT)

Slides
December 2Session 5

Optimizing Care for COPD: Care Coordination, Lung Cancer Screening, and Care of Special Populations (Ram Baalachandran, MD)


December 16Session 6

Late Stage COPD and End-of-Life Care Panel (Moderator: Mark Pasanen, MD)


 

Project ECHO New COPD Guideline for Patient Care

UVM ECHO 2025 COPD Flyer

 

 Additional Resources

 

Website link: How to Exercise When You Have COPD | TIME 

Document link: How to Exercise When You Have COPD | TIME

 

How to Use Asthma Medicine Devices:

How to use Asthma Inhalers and Medication Devices | American Lung Association

 

How to Use an Asthma Inhaler - video from UVMMC Respiratory Therapist Judith Wahler:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=24Llbxg6a4U

 

Vermont Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Resources:

Quit Tobacco & Nicotine | Vermont Department of Health

802quits.org/health=professionals/

802quits.org

 

Grifols Alpha ID at Home Test Kits:

AlphaID at Home Genetic Health Risk Service