Contact Hours 1.25
CERP B 1.25
Expires Nov 15, 2026
Topics: Communication, Family-Centered Care
Role: Staff
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00
NTI Recorded Session NTI23247
Author(s): Renee Twibell, Jacquelyn McCrobie
Contact Hours 1.25
CERP B 1.25
Expires Nov 15, 2026
Topics: Communication, Family-Centered Care
Role: Staff
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Family and patient engagement in care improves crucial clinical outcomes during high-acuity illness. However, the escalating mandate for patient/family engagement often strains the resources of nurses on short-staffed units. In this foundational session, participants analyze a video case study, design realistic engagement strategies, and explore ways to balance patient and family needs. Attendees gain communication tips and timely, evidence-based tools to support patient/family engagement.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.
AccreditationThe 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
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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 PolicyContinuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.