Commissioner's Medical Grand Rounds: Healthy Aging Starts with Prevention: An Overview of the New York State Master Plan for Aging

Description

This Grand Rounds session presents an introductory overview of the Master Plan for Aging in New York State, with an emphasis on prevention and preventive health. Participants will gain initial insights into the plan's aims, its foundational role in shaping policies for an aging population, and the implications for healthcare practices, particularly in the context of preventive strategies. The session will convene subject-matter experts to discuss resources available for healthcare providers, outline the significance of the plan, and give a foundational understanding of how to address and prevent health concerns of New York State's aging population.

How to watch this webcast

Session Details

Moderator:

  • James V. McDonald, MD, MPH
  • Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health

Opening Remarks:

  • Erin M. Bell, PhD, MS
  • Interim Dean at the University of Albany School of Public Health

Special Appearance:

  • Adam S. Herbst, Esq.
  • Deputy Commissioner Aging & Long-Term Care, Chair, Master Plan of Aging

Speaker(s):

  • Dr. Jo Ivey Boufford, M.D.
  • Clinical Professor of Global Health, New York University School of Public Health
  • Dr. Linda Fried, M.D., MPH.
  • Dean, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health; Director, Robert N Butler Columbia Aging Center

Presentation

Continuing Education Credits

Learning Outcome:

As a result of this educational activity, the learner will have increased and enhanced their knowledge and competence on New York State's Master Plan for Aging and preventative health measures.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the webinar, viewers will be able to:

  • Identify the primary components and objectives of New York's Master Plan for Aging
  • Explain the significance of the Master Plan for Aging to addressing the needs of an aging population in New York State.
  • Describe the role of healthcare professionals in incorporating key prevention concepts within the Master Plan for Aging into their healthcare practices.

Continuing Education Information

To Obtain Continuing Education Credits

Each participant interested in CE credits must watch the activity, complete an evaluation and post-test, which is available above under "Evaluation, Post-test for CE Credits". A score of 80% and above on the post-test will generate a certificate indicating the requested credits.

Criteria for Successful Completion:

Learners must attend 100% of this activity to be awarded full continuing education credits /contact hours.

Disclosure Statements

The planners, moderator, and presenters do not have any financial arrangements or affiliations with any ineligible companies whose products, research or services may be discussed in this activity.

No commercial funding has been accepted for this activity.

Continuing Medical Education Credits

The School of Public Health, University at Albany is accredited by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Public Health, University at Albany designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Medical Education Credits are offered until February 28, 2025.

Continuing Nurse Education Contact Hours

University at Albany School of Public Health is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This offering is approved for 2.0 nursing contact hours.

Nursing Contact Hours are offered until February 28, 2025.

Certified Health Education Specialist Contact Hours

Sponsored by the School of Public Health, University at Albany, SUNY, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 2.0 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0. Continuing Competency credits available are 2.0. Provider ID# 99086.

Continuing Education Contact Hours are offered until February 28, 2025.

Certified in Public Health

This event is sponsored by the School of Public Health, University at Albany, an approved provider of CPH Renewal Credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.

This offering is approved for 2.0 Certified in Public Health Renewal Credits.

CPH Renewal Credits are offered until February 28, 2025.