Contact Hours 1.25
CERP A 1.25
Pharmacology Hours 1.25
Expires Oct 15, 2026
Topics: Infectious Disease, Pharmacology
Population: Adult
Role: APRN
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00
Activity Summary
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
This advanced session describes the epidemiology of common nosocomial pathogens and the optimal use of appropriate antibiotic therapy to effectively treat infection. We review current antibiotic classes and specific drugs as well as new antibiotics and those in development. In addition, we review current evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of serious infections including CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP, HAP/CAP, necrotizing and severe soft tissue infections and C difficile infection management.Objectives
- Explain and analyze current recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of VAP, CAP/HAP, UTI and bloodstream infections.
- Describe the prevalence of HAIs and MDROs in the acute care setting and how this influences antibiotic prescribing practices.
- Choose appropriate antimicrobial therapy for at least three severe infections in the inpatient environment.
Continuing Education Disclosure Statement
Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity, read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes, and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. 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 1.25 contact hours.
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.
DisclosureAny 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.
AACN programming meets the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education contact hours for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting CE to fulfill continuing education requirements.
Refund PolicyContinuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.