112 - Using Evidence to Decrease the Incidence of Infections in Nephrology Patient Populations

Contact hours available until 10/12/17.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Conferences Committee Disclosures:
• Denise Murcek – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
• Elizabeth St. John – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
• Dawn Koonkongsatian – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care
• Kyra Trappett – Employee, DaVita

There are no other disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

ANNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 00910.

Objectives:
• Discuss findings related to infection control from the first national survey of patient safety culture in nephrology nurse practice settings.
• Investigate evidence related to infection control practices in nephrology nurse practice settings.
• Explore the ways that evidence can be used to address commonly described infection control infringements in nephrology nurse practice.