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HSC III: Using the USPSTF Recommendations 8/24

Announcements

  • This activity will be part of the introductory lecture for the HSC III course,
  • You will utilize the USPSTF recommendations in the PCM III course including your PACE Synthesis presentations.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Introduction

Health Systems and Community III

Week 1

August 24, 2020

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • If you prefer to access the database via the app, please download the app before class or at the beginning of class. The link for the app is listed below.
  • Sign Up at Cochrane Crowd prior to class on September 29th. Cochrane will send you a confirmation email after you sign-up.

 

UPCOMING ASSESSMENTS:

  • Cochrane Crowd assignment - Complete in class on September 29th
  • Literature Review - October 20th
  • Timed Clinical Question assignment - Complete in class on October 20th
  • Introduction to PBLI presentation - November 17th

 

 

TOPIC: Introduction to the United States Preventative Services Task Force Recommendations

FACULTY: Heather McEwen, MLIS, MS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

AT THE END OF THE LECTURE, STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

  • Discuss the purpose of the USPSTF and how their recommendations can be used to provide better patient care.
  • Define each of the USPSTF grades
  • Perform a search for recommendations for a patient and explain which preventative care measures and screening  tests  should be part of that patient’s care.

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