The Asepsis Program

Review Current Evidence Based Practices/Guidelines Involving Sterile Fields

October 28, 2011
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Health Sciences Building / Room EC-1218

• 11:00 am- 12:30 pm: Lecture and demonstrations
• 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Simulation Lab
• Lunch is provided
• Limited to 28 participants

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TARGET AUDIENCE:  Faculty Physicians

 OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify current healthcare polices and regulatory bodies that impact patient care practice.
2. Discuss accepted standards/guidelines as they relate to the surgical field and sterile procedures
3. View demonstration of standards/guidelines as they relate to the surgical field and sterile procedures.
   a. Review of skills used in sterile procedures
   b. Technique to reduce bloodstream infections.
4. Identify breaks in sterile/aseptic technique in presented scenarios
5. Demonstrate competency in skills using accepted standards/guidelines as they relate to the surgical field and sterile procedures in a simulated environment
6. Assume responsibility for one’s own clinical competency in skills relating to the surgical field and sterile procedure through ongoing self-evaluation

Earn 3.5 CME credits-Free!

 

Accreditation:  The Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation: TheMedical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

11:00 am -12:30 pm	Lecture	1.50
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Simulaton Lab	2.00
	TOTAL CREDITS	3.50

              
Upon completion receive a $25 credit on your ID for use at any GSHU vending outlet- bookstore, gift shop, cafeteria, etc.