Activate the Lactate

Author(s): Megan Brighton BSN, RN Angie Shemwell BSN, RN, CCRN Robyn Maehren BSN, RN, CEN Malia Arthur BSN, RN

CERP B 0.20

Expires Jun 03, 2027

Topics: Sepsis

This activity will NOT be recognized for ANCC and CA BRN accredited contact hours.

This activity will be recognized for Synergy CERPs hours for the education presented.

See Continuing Education Disclosure Statement for more information.

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Activity Summary

The use of point of care lactate testing improved the timely recognition and treatment of severe sepsis in a large Level II tertiary emergency department triage area leading to improved outcomes and bundle compliance. This project resulted in a reduction in ED length of stay and a return on investment of 1032%.

Objectives

  • Describe early recognition of severe sepsis to meet the sepsis bundle.
  • Identify how to reduce length of time in from presentation to recognition of severe sepsis.

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, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

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.