Care of the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Infection
Interprofessional BMT staff are not aware of changes in current evidence-based practices. Experts in the field have requested monthly, live seminars in order to provide information including research, evidence-based practice, and basic knowledge related to the care of the BMT patient.
Presenter: Mary Burgess, MD
Title of Program: Care of the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient (Series 2017) Infection (Session 2, Series 2017)
Program Overview: Interprofessional BMT staff are not aware of changes in current evidence-based practices. Experts in the field have requested monthly, live seminars in order to provide information including research, evidence-based practice, and basic knowledge related to the care of the BMT patient. Knowledge Gap: The purpose of this activity is to educate healthcare providers with the most up-to-date information on Care of the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Infection. |
Target Audience The target audience includes all healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals who would like to learn about Care of the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient and how it pertains to their respective profession. |
Release and Expiration Dates 10/12/2017 - 10/12/2020 |
Objectives 1. Evaluate and establish patient/family needs and develop a patient specific plan of care in regards to Infection 2. Recognize plan of care for diagnosis of infection. 3. Implement correct treatment plan as indicated for infection. |
References:· APIC Text of Infection Control and Epidemiology. Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Washington DC; 2000. (Two binder volumes, or CD-ROM) • Abrutyn E, Goldmann DA, Scheckler WE. Saunders Infection Control Reference Service, 2nd Edition. Philadelphia PA; WB Saunders; 2000. • ECRI publications are available on a variety of healthcare topics. Contact ECRI at (610) 8256000. CRI, 5200 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462-1298. |
Biographical Info Mary Burgess, MD SPECIALTIES Infectious Diseases Internal Medicine CONDITIONS/DISEASES TREATED UAMS doctors treat a broad range of conditions some of which may not be listed below. |
Speaker Disclosures: The following planners, speakers, and peer reviewers declare no financial relationships to disclose that relate to this program: |
Planners: Karen Bristow Heather Alverson | Peer Reviewers: Kim Miller |
Presenter: Mary Burgess, MD |
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