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The Mastering Iron: Powering Patient & Practice Outcomes

Description

It is a comprehensive initiative focused on addressing iron deficiency and its impact on health. It emphasises iron’s critical roles in oxygen transport, energy production, and cognitive development, particularly highlighting the prevalence and consequences of iron deficiency in women.

The program provides detailed guidance for diagnosing iron deficiency through laboratory tests and clinical assessments, and includes comprehensive protocols for administering iron, covering dosage, techniques, and monitoring to ensure safe and effective delivery. Additionally, practical advice is offered on setting up IV iron services within healthcare facilities, facilitating the adoption of these protocols.

A unique aspect of the program is its emphasis on iron therapy as a route to both patient and practice performance. By offering sustainable and remunerated iron services, healthcare providers can enhance patient care and improve practice performance, making IV iron therapy a valuable community service offering.

In summary, the “Iron Therapy Outcomes” program equips healthcare providers with the knowledge and tools to better manage iron deficiency, advocating for IV therapy to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life. By positioning iron services as both a clinical necessity and a sustainable, remunerated community service, the program supports improved patient care and practice performance.

Details

The learning objectives:

1. Understand the Critical Roles of Iron:

• Comprehend iron’s essential functions in oxygen transport, energy production, and cognitive development

• Recognise the specific prevalence and consequences of iron deficiency, particularly in women

2. Diagnose Iron Deficiency Effectively:

• Gain proficiency in utilising laboratory tests and clinical assessments to diagnose iron deficiency accurately

• Learn to interpret diagnostic results to identify iron deficiency in various patient populations

3. Administer Iron Therapy Safely and Effectively:

• Master the comprehensive protocols for administering iron therapy, including dosage, techniques, and monitoring.

• Ensure the safe and effective delivery of iron therapy to improve patient outcomes

4. Implement IV Iron Services in Healthcare Facilities:

• Acquire practical knowledge on setting up IV iron services within healthcare facilities

• Understand the logistical and clinical considerations necessary for establishing and maintaining IV iron services

5. Integrate Iron Therapy into Clinical Practice:

• Learn how to incorporate iron therapy into routine clinical practice to address iron deficiency comprehensively

• Understand the importance of positioning iron services as both a clinical necessity and a community service to support improved patient care and practice performance

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CPD Activity Details

Topic

General Practice and Primary Care, Women's Health

CAPE Aspects

Effective Year

Educational Activities (EA) - 2.30

Reviewing Performance (RP) - 1.0

Measuring Outcomes (MO) - 0.0

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