Program Overview
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Columbia University Irving Medical Center invites you to join
the leading educators from Columbia University, addressing an overview of high-yield
challenging scenarios in the understanding the clinical and strategic management of infections in hospitalized patients. Through a combination of lectures and case-based presentations,
this course will deliver up-to-date and cutting-edge information that can be
directly integrated into clinical practice.
Learning Objectives
-Identify effective methods for recognizing essential
requirements and existing deficiencies in managing infectious diseases within
hospital settings.
-Discuss the challenges associated with multidrug-resistant
infections.
-Explore new antimicrobials and innovative strategies for
effectively managing infections resistant to multiple drugs.
-Recognize the importance of preventing opportunistic
infections, particularly in patients with compromised immune systems.
-Understand effective strategies for preventing and managing hospital-acquired infections, including CAUTI, CLABSI, and C. difficile.
-Target updates for hospitalists regarding the latest information and best practices in the diagnosis and management of HIV/AIDS in a hospital setting.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.
Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Statement
Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of TBD AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants
PAs may claim a maximum of x.x Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Nurse Practitioners
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allows reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. Maximum of x.x hours.
