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A Review of Current Pneumonia Guidelines to Improve Care of Patients with Hospital Acquired Pneumonia in the Department of Veterans Affairs

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Overview / Abstract:

Target Audience
This enduring activity is designed to meet the education needs of infectious disease specialists, pulmonary medicine specialists, nurses, NPs, PAs, and other physicians who treat and manage patients with hospital acquired pneumonia in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Program Overview
This enduring activity is focused on treatment for patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and/or ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) setting.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

Analyze diagnostic testing recommended for patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia.
Distinguish recommended treatments for hospital-acquired pneumonia.
Outline implications for the healthcare team when managing patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia.

Expiration

Dec 09, 2021

Discipline(s)

Nursing CNE, Physician CME

Format

Online

Credits / Hours

1.0

Accreditation

ACCME, ANCC

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Marin H. Kollef, MD, FACP, FCCP (Program Chair)
Professor of Medicine
Virginia E. and Sam J. Golman Chair in Respiratory Intensive Care Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine
Director, Critical Care Research
Director, Respiratory Care Services
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

Supported by independent educational grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Keywords / Search Terms

Relias LLC Hospitalist, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology, Respiratory, Pneumonia, Relias LLC Free CE CME

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