Article C26101
Author(s): Janakiram Rameswaran, MSN, MPH, CPNP-AC, Jessica Strohm Farber, DNP, CPNP-AC, Kristin Atlas, MSN, CPNP-AC, ACCNS-P, Kerry Shields, MSN, MBE, CPNP-AC
Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
Expires Oct 01, 2029
Topics: Infectious Disease
Population: Pediatric
Role: APRN, Staff
Before you Begin
1. Reflect on the following question: What new knowledge or perspective do you hope to gain from this activity?
2. Review: Implicit Bias and its Impact on Patient Outcomes (License requirement for California)
Description
Once considered a disease of the past in the United States, measles has re-emerged as a growing public health concern. Increasing case numbers, declining vaccination rates, and large outbreaks have renewed the need for healthcare professionals to recognize and manage this highly contagious infection. This article examines the resurgence of measles and its implications for acute and critical care practice, including epidemiology, pathophysiology, early identification, infection prevention, complications, and management.Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
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