UPCOMING WEBINARS
Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs): The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Tuesday, January 13th, 12 p.m. ET
1 hour RN, CCM
Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) have transformed the treatment landscape for patients with advanced heart failure, serving as both a bridge to transplant and a destination therapy. This webinar provides case managers with an in-depth overview of LVAD purpose, types, associated risks, and clinical benefits. Attendees will gain practical strategies to enhance patient support, address common concerns, and empower individuals to make informed choices regarding LVAD therapy. Designed for medical case managers working in transplant, med/surgical, and cardiac settings, this session will strengthen knowledge and confidence in managing patients along the LVAD care continuum.
Objectives:
- Explain the purpose, types, risks, and benefits of LVAD therapy in patients with advanced heart failure.
- Apply best practices to support patients and families considering or living with an LVAD.
- Conduct informed decision-making by integrating LVAD knowledge into patient education and care planning.
Fee: Free to members | $40 for nonmembers
Spotlight on Skin Health: Early Recognition and Prevention for Healthcare Teams
Wednesday, February 11th, 12 p.m. ET
1 hour RN, SW, & CCM
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, yet it is also one of the most preventable when early recognition and education are prioritized. Although Skin Cancer Awareness Month occurs in May, nurses and social workers are uniquely positioned to begin these vital conversations now—supporting patients with timely guidance, evidence-based resources, and practical tools for prevention.
This webinar provides an early “Spotlight on Skin Health” designed to help care teams strengthen their role in skin cancer education, address misconceptions, and promote proactive behaviors across diverse patient populations.
Participants will learn to identify common and high-risk presentations, understand prevention strategies, and communicate key messages that empower patients to take ownership of their skin health year-round. Through a blend of clinical insights and patient-centered approaches, attendees will leave equipped to share meaningful guidance, encourage screening, and connect individuals with diverse skin types to the appropriate dermatologic care before peak awareness activities begin in May.
Objectives:
- Recognize early signs and common presentations of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma—including risk factors and patterns across diverse skin types.
- Apply evidence-based strategies to educate patients on preventing skin cancer through sun protection, behavior modification, and routine self-examination.
- Guide patients in accessing appropriate dermatologic care and credible, culturally relevant resources to support year-round awareness and early detection.
Fee: Free to members | $40 for nonmembers
PAST WEBINARS
From Nursing to Case Management: Adapting a Proven Scale to Understand and Improve the Case Manager Experience
Recording: https://www.pathlms.com/cmsa/courses/118233
** RN, CCM ** The Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI) has been widely used for more than two decades to study the nursing work environment. Professional case managers specialize in care coordination to meet the clinical and financial goals of medically and socially complex patient populations across the continuum of care. Understanding the practice environment is important for workforce development, enhancing professional satisfaction, and maximizing the impact of case management across acute care settings.
Everyday Empowerment: Community Coaching for Successful Transitions
Recording: https://www.pathlms.com/cmsa/courses/114549
** RN, CCM ** The accelerating aging population has intensified the nursing home access crisis, leaving many older adults without needed placement and putting current residents at risk of displacement. While the federal Money Follows the Person (MFP) program helps transition individuals from institutions to the community, many struggle with everyday tasks essential for reintegration. To address this gap, the Community Coaching pilot program pairs participants with a Community Coach who complements home- and community-based case management by supporting life skills, community navigation, and connection-building. Early results show smoother transitions and higher satisfaction among participants. This presentation will outline the need for community support, the program’s design, and pilot outcomes, demonstrating its potential to strengthen person-centered care and inform scalable, future long-term care models.
Who We Are, Why It Matters: Strengthening Professional Identity in Case Management
Recording: https://www.pathlms.com/cmsa/courses/114536
** RN, CCM, SW ** Professional identity (PI) is the cornerstone of effective case management practice, shaping how professionals perceive their roles, collaborate across teams, and advocate for patients. This webinar explores the evolving concept of PI in case management by drawing on key literature, international perspectives, and original survey findings.
Turning the Stroke Journey into a Path of Empowerment and Healing to Enhance Recovery and Quality of Life
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Recording: https://www.pathlms.com/cmsa/courses/107715
** RN, CCM ** Join us for this insightful webinar showcasing a quality improvement initiative conducted at Al Hada Armed Forces Hospital in Taif, Saudi Arabia, aimed at transforming the care experience for ischemic stroke survivors. With an average modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 3.33 among patients—indicating considerable functional limitations—this project sought to enhance poststroke outcomes through the implementation of a comprehensive, evidence-based case management model.
Sustainable and Scalable Initiatives to Address Food Insecurity
Friday, June 13th, 2025 | 1 p.m. Eastern
Recording: https://www.pathlms.com/cmsa/courses/106824
** RN, CCM, SW ** Partnering with donors, community and stakeholders is essential in addressing food security. Economic uncertainties with social drivers of health impact U.S. citizens daily. This presentation will describe the multidisciplinary integration of these and other initiatives that are proving efficacious in alleviating food insecurity. It will further explore known outcomes including sustainability and scalability.