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

• 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. Professions in scope for this activity are listed below. Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number #4008163.

Physicians
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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.

Physician Assistants

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification for PAs. Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.