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ExpoEd EXED177H

Delivering Safety: Obstetric Sepsis Obstacles and Opportunities

Facilitator(s): Joanna D Lejnieks, MSN, RN, CCRN

Supported by: Sepsis Learning Center

CERP A 0.50
San Diego Conference
Date Wednesday 5/20/2026
Time 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM PT
Booth 2029

Session Summary

Adult sepsis screening tools perform poorly in obstetric patients. These patients are not cared for exclusively in obstetric units, so nurses and APRNs must have knowledge of obstetric sepsis: how to identify it early and treat rapidly. Obstetric sepsis definition and an evidence-based screening tool is analyzed. Research-based treatment guidelines are detailed, as are practical strategies to implement a facility-wide obstetric sepsis screening and treatment protocol.

Objectives

  • Examine evidence-based treatment for obstetric sepsis and identify steps to create an obstetric sepsis standard protocol in your facility.
  • Apply the CMQCC two-step obstetric sepsis screening tool to a case using case review format.
Topics Sepsis
Population Adult

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

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

Accreditation

The 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, {{contactHoursCalc}} contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

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

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion. 

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.