Buried in Trash Not Treasure: The Hidden Health Hazards of Extreme Hoarding

Author(s): Boyle Susan

Contact Hours 1.00

CERP B 1.00

Expires Dec 31, 2026

Topics: Behavioral/Psychosocial

Population: Adult

Role: Staff

Fees
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Hoarding disorder (HD) is not just a gimmick for a TV show; it is a serious psychiatric illness, often triggered by a stressful event in childhood, that impacts millions of people across the U.S. and the world. Many of us probably lie somewhere on the spectrum: Consider how many photos you have on your phone, or in a box in your basement. This presentation sheds light on HD, explores some screening tools, discusses how it may impact your patients and shares the latest treatment options.

Objectives

  • Describe characteristics, symptoms and epidemiology of hoarding disorder (HD).
  • Identify potential biohazards and complications of HD.
  • Review diagnostic screening methods and treatment options for HD.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.