2026 NPPA Grand Rounds Rochester

May 6, 2026

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Define key concepts related to spirituality in healthcare, including spirituality, religion, spiritual needs, and spiritual care.

• Summarize current evidence on the relationship between spirituality/religiosity and health outcomes, including quality of life and end-of-life care.

• Recognize how spiritual beliefs can influence medical decision-making, including code status and preferences for life-sustaining treatment.

• Recognize questions that are helpful in assessing spiritual needs using patient-centered approaches and structured assessment tools

• Identify clinical scenarios in which referral to chaplaincy or spiritual care is appropriate.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

AAPA

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Faculty:
Kyle Satterblom, P.A.-C.
Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C.
Nicole Hofmeister, P.A.-C.
Danika M. Nelson, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
Amy S. Van Hoof
Jessie Wilburn, P.A.-C., M.S.

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded from this session will appear on your Transcript.

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