Activity ID
13373Expires
May 14, 2027Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
0.5Fee
30CME Provider: American Medical Association
Description of CME Course
In this episode of Stories of Care, host Megan Srinivas, MD, MPH talks with James Lewis, MD, a health officer with the Snohomish County Health Department. Dr Lewis underscores the importance of communication and collaboration in infection prevention across health care settings, especially long-term care acute care hospitals. Dr Lewis also emphasizes the significance of building relationships, continuous dialogue, and advocating for resources to strengthen infection prevention practices within long-term care facilities.
Disclaimers
1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.
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Educational Objectives
1. Describe challenges related to infection prevention and control that are commonly encountered in long-term acute care hospitals
2. Discuss the importance of robust infection prevention strategies in long-term acute care hospitals
3. Summarize the role of public health departments in supporting infection prevention activities in long-term acute care hospitals
Keywords
Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Geriatrics
Competencies
Medical Knowledge
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
DOI
10.1001/ama.2024.0000347
