Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MSHCT
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify appropriate screening tools for early identification of sepsis and sepsis-related symptoms.
Recall diagnostic tools and criteria for diagnosing sepsis.
Recognize appropriate management strategies when caring for a patient with sepsis.
Outline:
Section 1: Early Identification of Sepsis
The Impact of Sepsis
Identification and Early Intervention
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Diagnosing Sepsis
Diagnosing Sepsis
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Treatment
Management of Sepsis
Detailed Explanation of Care Bundles
Antimicrobial Therapy
Supportive Treatments
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Meet John
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN
Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 17 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at WakeMed Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer.
Reviewer: Adam Root, PharmD
Adam Root graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2013. Adam has worked in the managed care, medication policy, drug information, and community pharmacy settings and has a background in policy and guideline development, clinical program design, and medication use evaluation. He is currently employed as a Drug Use Management Coordinator at Kaiser Permanente.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.