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IDEA Initiative

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) Initiative was established to address systemic racism and the resulting health disparities. Through this Initiative, the AC Forum will work to increase awareness and promote diversity in our leadership, membership, and programming.

Our initiatives include a webinar series, educational tools and resources, as well as scholarships to our conference and Boot Camp programs.

Learn More About Health Disparities and the IDEA Initiative.



Featured Webinar: Understanding the Social Determinants of Health
Join members of the AC Forum IDEA Initiative as they discuss how an understanding of the social determinants of health can inform how practitioners engage with patients and introduce a new AC Forum Rapid Resource on this important topic.



Could I Have Stopped a Stroke
In this quick highlight video, learn how health disparities impact a patient’s access to quality health care and anticoagulation therapy.

Rapid Resource: Social Determinants of Health & Patient Care
This resource provides a brief overview the social determinants of health and highlights actions practitioners can incorporate into their practice to address health disparities.

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New ACF Manuscript on Securing Leadership Commitment for AC Stewardship

Securing administrative leadership support for Anticoagulation Stewardship programs is often a significant barrier to implementation. In a new resource in the Journal of American College of Clinical Pharmacy entitled "Securing Administrative Leadership Commitment for Anticoagulation Stewardship Programs," we present a structured approach to guide clinicians advocating to leadership for stewardship programs at their institutions. Elevate your understanding and become a catalyst for positive change in anticoagulation care!


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Anticoagulants in Older Adults

Don’t miss our upcoming webinar on March 28, 2024 @ 12:00 PM ET!

Join AC Forum for a discussion on the current environment of Anticoagulants in Older Adults. The focus will delve into the publication, Comment on: 2023 updated AGS Beers Criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults. Additional consideration will be given to supplementary topics, such as fall and bleed risks and strategies for managing them, polypharmacy, anticoagulation management in nursing home settings, navigating anticoagulants with hospice/end of life situations, as well as outcomes from FRAIL-AF and other relevant papers.

Presenters:
Andrea Van Beek, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, CACP (Moderator)
Arthur Allen, PharmD, CACP (Moderator)
Allison Burnett, PharmD, PhC, CACP (Presenter)
Margaret Fang, MD, MPH (Panelist)
Anna L. Parks, MD (Panelist)




Thrombosis and Antithrombotic Care in the Hispanic Community

Don’t miss our upcoming webinar on March 19, 2024 @ 12:00 PM ET!
As of 2020, Hispanics constitute approximately 19% of the 62 million individuals living in the United States. In this lecture, we delve into the critical topic of thrombosis and antithrombotic care specifically tailored for the nation’s second-largest racial or ethnic group. Hispanics exhibit diverse and heightened rates of cardiovascular risk factors, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, psychological stress, and occupational exposures. These factors underscore the importance of understanding and addressing the unique healthcare needs within the Hispanic community.

Throughout the presentation, we will explore the prevalence of thrombosis, identify key risk factors, and examine the various obstacles to care that may disproportionately affect Hispanics. By shedding light on these issues, we aim to advocate for tailored interventions and improved access to equitable and effective healthcare resources for this vital segment of our population.

1.0 Hours of Ethics CE Available!

Learning Objectives:

  • Contrast epidemiology of thrombotic disease among Hispanics relative to other racial groups
  • Dissect thrombotic risk factors prevalent among Hispanics
  • Discuss cultural competence factors that may impact antithrombotic care delivery for Hispanics

Presenter:
Alfonso Tafur, MD, MS, MBA
Director of Cardiovascular Research
Director of Vascular Medicine

NorthShore University Health Systems

Moderators:
Julia Bayadinova, NP, MN
Nurse Practitioner
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

Julia Mulheman, PharmD, CACP
Pharmacy Manager
Cleveland Clinic Health System

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