Why Oral Health Should Be Promoted

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Examine the pathophysiology of the oral cavity and how it relates to systemic health. We discuss patient populations most vulnerable to poorer outcomes. Examine the current trends in oral care for the intubated patient, and discuss why the regimen is insufficient; discuss and identify structures needed to promote oral health and any potential barriers.

Objectives

Discuss the detriments of oral disease for the acute patient.
Explain why the current oral care regimen for the ventilated patient is not sufficient in promoting overall health.
Identify the systemic structure needed to promote health.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

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

Accreditation

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

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

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

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.