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and wellness when comparing this group of women to the general population. They must also understand the crucial role
that culture plays in what and how the care is provided.
Assessment of Need
According to the 2003 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report,
Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities
in Healthcare
, ethnic and racial minorities receive inferior treatment for their healthcare problems compared to treatment
received by others. The review showed that stereotyping, biases and uncertainly on the part of the healthcare providers can
contribute to unequal treatment. One in five Americans suffer from doctor-diagnosed arthritis, but among three segments
of population the impact is worse. Women, African American and Hispanic/Latina Women have more severe arthritis and
functional limitations. The physical pain and arthritic leads to immobility which results in depression. Screening for mental
health problems are important in determining levels of depression and appropriate interventions.
CREDIT INFORMATION
State Board Approval for Nurses
Pfiedler Enterprises is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP14944, for
2.0 contact hours.
Obtaining full credit for this offering depends upon attendance, regardless of circumstances, from beginning to end.
Licensees must provide their license numbers for record keeping purposes.
The certificate of course completion issued at the conclusion of this course must be retained in the participant’s
records for at least four (4) years as proof of attendance.
Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board
The Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board has designated this educational activity to receive 2.0 contact hours in Category
A toward recertification.
IACET Credit for Allied Health Professionals
Pfiedler Enterprises
has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing
Education and Training (IACET).
CEU Statements
• As an IACET Authorized Provider,
Pfiedler Enterprises
offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/
IACET Standard.
• Pfiedler Enterprises
is authorized by IACET to offer
0.2 CEUs
for this program.
RELEASE AND EXPIRATION DATE
This continuing education activity was planned and provided in accordance with accreditation criteria. This material was
originally produced in May 2016 and can no longer be used after May 2018 without being updated; therefore, this continuing
education activity expires May 2018.