Acknowledgement

This activity is jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and RME Collaborative.

This online program is recorded content from the live session at Rural Health Clinical Congress Fall 2022 and is co-supported by independent medical education grants from Astellas; Eisai, Inc.; Genentech, a member of the Roche Group; Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.; Organon & Co.; Pfizer, Inc.; and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sanofi. This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sanofi.

Credit Available

• Physicians — maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
• Nurses — 1.0 Contact Hour (0.5 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit)

All other healthcare professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.

Target Audience

This activity is designed specifically for primary care clinicians, registered nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses who care for patients from rural and underserved areas.

Program Overview

Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is an inflammatory disease that affects the nasal mucosa and paranasal sinuses. Patients with CRSwNP experience a high symptom burden including nasal congestion, loss of smell, rhinorrhea, and emotional/sleep symptoms, all of which have been linked to decreased quality of life. Management of CRSwNP can be particularly challenging in rural and underserved communities, where resources and access to specialty care are limited. In this CME/CE activity, expert faculty will review the pathophysiology of CRSwNP, diagnostic criteria and best practices for assessment, and emerging biologic targets and treatment options. Strategies for improving multidisciplinary management of CRSwNP in rural and underserved populations will also be discussed.

This enduring activity is a recorded session from Rural Health Clinical Congress Fall 2022 that took place on November 19, 2022.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:  

• Describe the pathophysiology and biological mechanisms involved in CRSwNP
• Summarize the efficacy and safety data of new and emerging biologic treatment options for CRSwNP
• Identify appropriate patients with CRSwNP for biologic therapy
• Utilize strategies for improving multidisciplinary care and management of CRSwNP in rural and underserved populations

Faculty

Stella Lee, MD
Associate Surgeon
Harvard Medical School
Section Chief – Rhinology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, MA



Barbara P. Yawn, MD, MSc, FAAFP
Professor of Family and Community Health
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and RME Collaborative. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine 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.

Credit Designation Statement

Physician Continuing Medical Education
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Nursing Education
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hour. Designated for 0.5 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and RME Collaborative adhere to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine requires faculty, planners, and others in control of educational content to disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). All identified conflicts of interest (COI) are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to Postgraduate Institute for Medicine policy. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is committed to providing its learners with high quality accredited continuing education activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company.

The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities related to the educational content of this CE activity:

Faculty

Stella Lee, MD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships: consultant/advisory board for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sanofi; and Genzyme.

Barbara P. Yawn, MD, MSc, FAAFP, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Planners, Managers, and Reviewer 

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and RME Collaborative planners, managers, and reviewer have nothing to disclose.

Instructions for Participation and Credit

This activity is offered at no cost to participants. To receive CME credit, participants must:

1. Read the CME/CE information, including learning objectives and disclosure statements.
2. Complete the pre-test.
3. View the online activity.
4. Complete the post-test and evaluation form.

A post-test score of 75% or higher is required to obtain credit. Your certificate will be made available for immediate download.

Course Viewing Requirements

Supported Browsers:
Internet Explorer 8.0+ for Windows 2003, Vista, XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and above
Google Chrome 28.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
Mozilla Firefox 23.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux
Safari 6.0+ for Mac OSX 10.7 and above

Supported Phones & Tablets:
Android 4.0.3 and above
iPhone/iPad with iOS 6.1 or above

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings. 

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. 

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Media

Internet activity

Fee Information

There is no fee for this educational activity.

Contact Information

General Questions
For general information or questions about this activity, please contact RME Collaborative at 800-913-9370 or cme@cmeruralhealth.com.

Accreditation Support
For questions regarding the certification of this activity, please contact Postgraduate Institute for Medicine at inquiries@pimed.com.