Series Description: 

The East Bay Lung Nodule and Cancer Screening Program is an interdisciplinary educational series focused on improving the evaluation, follow-up, and management of patients with lung nodules identified on imaging. Through case-based discussions, participants will apply Lung-RADS and Fleischner guidelines, address incidental findings, and collaborate across specialties to develop timely, coordinated, and patient-centered care plans. The series emphasizes effective communication, shared decision-making, and holistic care approaches to reduce care fragmentation, enhance patient experience, and improve clinical outcomes.

Target Audience: 

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Pharmacists (PharmD)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Physician Assistant (PA)

Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives: 

After Attending This Activity Learners Should Be Able To:

1. Develop and implement an evidence-based, patient-centered management plan for patients with lung nodules that incorporates clinical findings, patient preferences, and psychosocial considerations.
2. Apply Lung-RADS and Fleischner guidelines to evaluate lung nodules and determine appropriate follow-up, including imaging, tissue biopsy, or referral for shared decision-making consultation.
3. Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary care team to communicate diagnostic findings and educate patients, caregivers, and referring clinicians on coordinated lung nodule management strategies.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statement

Sutter Health designates this RSS activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians, 1.00 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses, 1.00 knowledge-based contact hours for pharmacists, and 1.00 MOC credits for learners who are associated with the following boards ABTS& ABIM. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Other Disciplines: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.

Attendance & Credit Claiming

Text the 6-letter attendance verification code to (916) 866-7913 to claim credit.