Clostridium difficile Infection in Adults and Children
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Release Date:
Mon, 1/1/18
Termination Date:
Tue, 12/31/19
Credits:
1
Description:
Annually more than 450,000 new cases of Clostridium difficile occur in healthcare settings in the United States. These infections significantly impact patient morbidity and mortality as well as costs associated with medical care. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of Clostridium difficile infections can improve patient outcomes and reduce associated costs of care. This self-study CME activity addresses the management of Clostridium difficile once infection is suspected in adult and pediatric hospitalized patients.
Participants in this CME activity will understand and be able to implement an evidence-based approach to the care of patients with Clostridium difficile infections, standardizing and improving the quality of care for these patients.
Participants in this CME activity will understand and be able to implement an evidence-based approach to the care of patients with Clostridium difficile infections, standardizing and improving the quality of care for these patients.
Educational Objectives:
This self-study activity is appropriate for clinicians who provide care for patients with Clostridium difficile infections in inpatient settings.
Target Audience:
This self-study activity is appropriate for clinicians who provide care for patients with Clostridium difficile infections in inpatient settings.
Accreditation and Credit Designation:
The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Michigan Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This CME activity was prepared for release in March 2017. CME credit may be awarded for a maximum of three years from its release date, specifically from March 1, 2017 through February 29, 2020. Continuation of credit from that date depends on a thorough review of the content currency and accuracy.
The University of Michigan Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This CME activity was prepared for release in March 2017. CME credit may be awarded for a maximum of three years from its release date, specifically from March 1, 2017 through February 29, 2020. Continuation of credit from that date depends on a thorough review of the content currency and accuracy.
Additional Info:
Authors:
Tejal N. Gandhi, MD; Infectious Diseases
Krishna Rao, MD; Infectious Diseases
Gregory Eschenauer, PharmD; Pharmacy
John Y. Kao, MD; Gastroenterology
Andrea H. Kim, MD; Internal Medicine
Megan Mack, MD; Internal Medicine
Lena M. Napolitano, MD; Surgery
F. Jacob Seagull, PhD; Learning Health Sciences
David M. Somand, MD; Emergency Medicine
Kathleen B. To, MD; Surgery
Amanda M. Valyko; Infection Control
Michael E. Watson, Jr., MD, PhD; Pediatric Infectious Diseases
David Wesorick, MD; Internal Medicine
Alison C. Tribble, MD; Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Consultants:
Meghan A. Arnold, MD; Pediatric Surgery
Daniel H. Teitelbaum, MD; Pediatric Surgery
Laraine Lynn Washer, MD; Infectious Diseases
Financial Disclosure Information:
There are no financial relationships to disclose for this CME activity.
UMHS Guidelines Oversight Team:
Grant Greenberg, MD, MA, MHSA
R. Van Harrison, PhD
Literature Search Services:
Taubman Medical Library
Tejal N. Gandhi, MD; Infectious Diseases
Krishna Rao, MD; Infectious Diseases
Gregory Eschenauer, PharmD; Pharmacy
John Y. Kao, MD; Gastroenterology
Andrea H. Kim, MD; Internal Medicine
Megan Mack, MD; Internal Medicine
Lena M. Napolitano, MD; Surgery
F. Jacob Seagull, PhD; Learning Health Sciences
David M. Somand, MD; Emergency Medicine
Kathleen B. To, MD; Surgery
Amanda M. Valyko; Infection Control
Michael E. Watson, Jr., MD, PhD; Pediatric Infectious Diseases
David Wesorick, MD; Internal Medicine
Alison C. Tribble, MD; Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Consultants:
Meghan A. Arnold, MD; Pediatric Surgery
Daniel H. Teitelbaum, MD; Pediatric Surgery
Laraine Lynn Washer, MD; Infectious Diseases
Financial Disclosure Information:
There are no financial relationships to disclose for this CME activity.
UMHS Guidelines Oversight Team:
Grant Greenberg, MD, MA, MHSA
R. Van Harrison, PhD
Literature Search Services:
Taubman Medical Library
Credits available:
AMA PRA Category 1: 1.00
Participation: 1.00
