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ForwardLive Webinar - Sepsis Case Studies
Webinar Description:
Delve into sepsis case studies that illustrate common assessments and tools used to care for sepsis. This presentation will detail case studies that cover three different healthcare areas, as well as the team members involved in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with sepsis. These cases will highlight the need for all members of the healthcare team to be aware of acute changes, and the need to communicate them to the appropriate provider. It is also a reminder that patients need to be assessed at every shift for early identification and early treatment.
Target Audience
Nurses, physician assistants, physicians, emergency responders, physical therapists, patient care assistants, and other healthcare staff
Learning Objectives
At the end of the presentation, the learner should be able to:
- Restate SIRS and qSOFA criteria.
- Identify Early Goal Directed Therapy and its role in the treatment of sepsis.
- Apply key findings from sepsis case studies to clinical practice.
Sepsis Alliance gratefully acknowledges the support provided for this Sepsis: Across the Continuum of Care webinar series by bioMérieux, Inc.
Lori Muhr, DNP, MHSM/MHA
Sepsis Program Coordinator, JPS Health Network
Lori brings over 30 years of clinical, managerial, and educational experience to this project. She has a Doctorate Degree in Nursing Practice, a dual Master’s Degree in Management and Administration, is certified Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist, and works as an Advance Practice Nurse. She has experience in ED, Critical Care, and Community Health. Lori has experience working in rural hospitals, Level 1 Trauma centers, For-Profit and Not-for-profit organizations, all of which bring a unique perspective in her ability to reach all levels of healthcare providers. She has recently led JPS Hospital to achieve Joint Commission - Disease Specific Certification in Sepsis and has led them to be the first community safety net hospital to receive this designation. Her ability to simplify complex issues and passion for teaching comes through in her energetic and motivational style.
To Claim RN CE Contact Hours:
- Create an account on The Sepsis Institute.
- Attend the live webinar.
- During the live webinar, you will be given a password.
- Use the password to access the evaluation.
- We'll review the evaluation and notify you when you can download your statement of credit.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17068 for 1.2 contact hours, and 1.0 participation credits.
Other healthcare providers will receive a certificate of attendance for 1.0 contact hours.
Medical Disclaimer
The information on or available through this site is intended for educational purposes only. Sepsis Alliance does not represent or guarantee that information on or available through this site is applicable to any specific patient’s care or treatment. The educational content on or available through this site does not constitute medical advice from a physician and is not to be used as a substitute for treatment or advice from a practicing physician or other healthcare provider. Sepsis Alliance recommends users consult their physician or healthcare provider regarding any questions about whether the information on or available through this site might apply to their individual treatment or care.