This activity is intended for physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare providers caring for patients with infections in the emergency department.
The goal of this activity is to define "state-of-the-art" treatment protocols and clinical strategies for the management of patients with infections and to support quality clinical practice of healthcare professionals involved in their care.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
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Awarded 1.25 contact hour(s) of continuing nursing education for RNs
and APNs; 1.25 contact hours are in the area of pharmacology.
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credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. To
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online during the valid credit period that is noted on the title page.
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