Hospital Acquired Infections Continuing Education Activities

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Description According to the National Institutes of Health, hospital-acquired pneumonia tends to be more serious, because a patient's defense mechanisms against infection are often impaired during a hospital stay. In addition, the types of germs present in a hospital are often more dangerous than those encountered in the community. Objectives Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to: 1.) Identify how to choose appropriate empiric antimicrobial therapy ...

Robert Bettiker, MD, is associate professor of medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. Here, he discusses the pathophysiology, epidemiology, causes and treatment of community acquired pneumonia (CAP)... and describes the use of the Pneumonia Severity Index Rule in management of CAP. Gregory Mayro, MD, is a second year infectious diseases fellow at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA where he also completed his training in Internal Medici...

There is heightened concern among clinicians regarding all types of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). Currently catheter-related bloodstream infection (CR-BSIs) occur in an estimated 3% to 7% of intensive care patients with central venous catheters (CVCs). Central line-associated bacteremia, primarily seen with CVCs, can increase the intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay by 6 days and hospital stay by 21 days, while adding a cost of $56,000.Historically it has been acceptable for a hos...

This course will focus on the most common bacterial, fungal, and viral infections and exanthems. The content also explores the causes, factors that may exacerbate the condition, levels of severity, and the best practices for management of the condition. Features/Benefits: The pediatrician should be better able to diagnose and treat skin infections. The course content will focus on the skills and knowledge required to: * Identify and manage bacterial, fungal, and viral skin inf...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) have updated intravascular catheter infection prevention guidelines in April of 2011. Every hospital, home health and outpatient setting should be aware of these new evidenced based guidelines and incorporate them into their policies and procedures as well as their training and education.These guidelines were developed for healthcare personnel who insert intravascular...

This course is structured to provide essential education regarding the epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The course begins with background information on the pathogenesis of bacterial infections, transmission of infection in the healthcare setting, and the development of drug resistance. The primary sources of HAIs related to the environment, patient factors, and iatrogenic factors are also discussed. The core of the course is a comp...

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Recommend universal culture-based screening of all pregnant women at 35-37 weeks' gestation to optimize the identification of women who should receive intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis Create guidelines for providers of prenatal, obstetric, and neonatal care, supporting microbiology laboratories, hospital administrators, and managed-care organizations, childbirth educators; public health authorities, and expectant parents and their advo...

This is the season for colds and other respiratory tract infections, including croup and infection of the ears, sinuses, and throat. Being up to date on these viruses is critical to appropriate diagnosis and preventive measures.

After completing this CME module, participants will be able to 1. List and describe the variety of factors known to contribute to the incidence of nosocomial infections in general and surgical site infections in particular. 2. Discuss preventive strategies and best practices that have been shown to decrease the rate of surgical site infections. 3. Apply knowledge regarding correct antibiotic selection, dosing, and duration of use to prevent surgical site infections.

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: * define the major fatal complications of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and in particular the contribution of infections as a cause of death. * describe the difficulties in the clinical diagnosis and the role of autopsy in the study of invasive fungal infections in HSCT patients. * define the chronology, time trends, and microbiological spectrum of fatal fungal infections in HSCT recipients and their organ distr...

CMS included 10 hospital-acquired conditions (HAC) in which hospitals will not receive payment related to the adverse events for Medicare patients. One of these areas includes falls. Every hospital should consider having a falls team to look at this patient safety issue. Preventing falls among patients and residents requires a multifaceted approach. This seminar will discuss recognition, evaluation, assessment, categories of risk, policies and procedures, evidenced based literature, toileting,...

Infection control is a very important area in today''s healthcare environment. The CDC estimates that each year there are about 1.7 million Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) in America leading to 100,000 deaths. It is estimated that Healthcare Acquired Infections are responsible for nearly $20 billion in excess healthcare costs each year. This is also why HAIs are a top priority for the US Department of Health and Human Services.CMS is planning infection control inspections to be assured...

Description The Joint Commission has made it a national priority to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections. Specifically, the prevention of central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) is recognized as an explicit Hospital National Patient Safety Goal. This goal is highlighted with good reason as central line associated bloodstream infections cause considerable morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. In the US alone, there are an estimated 82,000 catheter-relat...

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to: * Explain the medical and operational impact of bloodstream infections and sepsis * Delineate the limitations of blood culture practices * Describe the rapid methods that are performed in microbiology as an adjunct to blood cultures * Discuss the imperatives and needs for rapid reporting of laboratory results to support early goal-directed therapy for sepsis

Course Description & Objectives * Review the issue of increasing the intensity of continuous patient monitoring outside of high acuity locations. * Review the impact of such continuous patient monitoring on patient outcomes. * Describe the overall purpose of the SCIP program * Determine the effect of SCIP reporting and postoperative infections * Review the issue of nosocomial gram-negative bacterial infections * Review treatment options for these infections ...

Course Objectives 10.01 Pneumonia in the Elderly * State the prevalence and mortality associated with nosocomial pneumonia * Describe the pathogens responsible for both community acquired and nosocomial pneumonia * List risk factors for pneumonia in the elderly * Describe common signs and symptoms presented by patients with pneumonia * Cite lab tests and lab values that assist in the differential diagnosis of pneumonia * Describe pharmacologic treatment strat...

Learning Objectives: 1) Describe embryonic development of the aorta and its normal anatomy. 2) List uncommon aortic disorders, both congenital and acquired, and their findings at multidetector CT. 3) Discuss the role of multidetector CT in evaluation of suspected aortic disease and during follow-up after treatment.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Discuss basic information and common issues about sexually transmitted diseases. * Classify the organisms causing the most common genital STDs in the United States. * Explain the principles of and special requirements for prevention of STDs. * Describe the most common genital STDs in the United States. * Discuss the treatment of each of the most common STDs in the United States. * Explain the main ways by which STDs can be controll...

Overview We are excited to return to Vail, Colorado for the 30th Annual Conference on Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Vail is a short and beautiful drive from Denver, Colorado and is a small community nestled in the mountains. This conference presents topics of interest to pediatricians, family practice and infectious diseases physicians, and other health professionals. Speakers cover the most recent information on diagnosis, management and prevention of infections in pediatrics. Discussion ...

David B. Nash, MD, MBA, the Founding Dean of the Jefferson School of Population Health on the campus of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nash is also the Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy Here, he discusses the main cultural barriers to quality in medical practice and how they can be overcome. Dr. Richard Jacoby is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa. He ...

Medication errors are the most common type of medical errors in healthcare. Adverse drug events account for 30% of all hospital-acquired conditions. An IOM report estimated that a hospital patient is subject to one medication error per day with considerable variation in rates across facilities. The US Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) have set a goal to reduce ADEs by 50% by 2013.This program will cover areas of interest to healthcare practitioners to reduce medication errors. Healt...

This 3-hour program will provide a summary of several expert presentations that were delivered at the HAI Conference. This program also includes key points from the Consensus Statement on the prevention of CLABSIs that was developed during the conference, owing to the combined efforts of the presenters, attendees, and the Consensus Advisory Panel. This Statement will be published in the medical literature in 2010. **Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians will ...

Regulatory efforts to monitor pressure ulcer incidences in all healthcare settings and the Medicare payment change for hospital acquired pressure ulcers has focused the national spotlight on pressure ulcer prevention and early identification. But recent consensus by wound care experts confirms that pressure ulcers may be unavoidable under certain circumstances and in defined populations. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the state of the evidence and to highlight the areas where...

MONDAY APRIL 23, 2012 INFECTIOUS DISEASES: AN UPDATE IN THE TREATMENT OF HIV, HEPATITIS and OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS ACPE # 043-9999-11-029-L01-P Objectives: 1. Recognize the etiology, modes of transmission and prevention of HIV infection. 2. State information about lab tests used to diagnose and monitor the course of HIV infection and progression to AIDS 3. Recognize the mechanism of action of commonly used antiretrovirals. 4. Identify the main antiretroviral side effects among drug cl...

Statement of Need/Program Overview Clinicians who treat patients with hemophilia, whether congenital or acquired, have many questions and observations about current issues and the clinical challenges they face when developing treatment strategies for their patients. Common inquiries include the clinical features of hemophilia, the treatment regimens utilized (including on-demand and prophylaxis), adherence and other barriers to optimal management, and dosing and administration of both factor ...

Healthcare acquired infection (HAI), a preventable injury, is the fifth leading cause of the death in the United States. HAI’s are estimated to kill over 90,000 people per year while adding over five billion in excess cost to our healthcare system. As of October 2008, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services no longer reimburse hospitals for certain preventable injuries. Beginning January of this year (2011) mandatory national reporting of central line associated blood stream infecti...

Course Description & Objectives * Describe the approach used for a cost-minimization analysis * List the median cost savings associated with dexmedetomidine * Describe the primary factors associated with the cost savings * Compare benzodiazepine usage with propofol * Assess current usage of dexmedetomidine * Determine if type of ICU dictates drug usage * Describe the frequency of use of acid-suppressive drug therapy in outpatients and inpatients * ...

In response to a growing emphasis on cardiac imaging, this comprehensive curriculum features lectures in advanced cardiac imaging including MR, CMRI, SPECT and PET. The program offers nine lectures. Global Lectures Series Objectives: - Identify the abnormal cardiac structures in cardiac CT - Identify the abnormal cardiac structures cardiac MRI - Distinguish the normal cardiac anatomy and physiology and common anatomic variants - Define the basic principles of cardiac imaging, to inclu...

The most common presentations of venous thromboembolism (VTE) are deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremity and pulmonary embolism. A risk factor for VTE, either hereditary or acquired, can now be identified in approximately 80 percent of patients. Furthermore, there is often more than one factor at play in a given patient. As an example, 50 percent of thrombotic events in patients with inherited thrombophilia are associated with an acquired risk factor (eg, surgery, pregnancy, oral co...

Reduction in ocular inflammation and infections begin by aggressively treating pre-existing external eye disease prior to surgery. Leading clinicians will provide on overview of the rationale behind prophylaxis, the organisms involved in postoperative infections, strategies for preventing infection, and comparisons of the available antibiotics used for prophylaxis.