Description

This session will include an overview of the pathophysiology and diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Treatment for both inpatients and outpatients will be discussed as well as discharge care. The long-term effects of COVID-19 on patients and their families will be reviewed, which includes COVID-19 "long haulers" and post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). Though it is unknown at this time, there are potential long-term physical and psychologic effects of the pandemic on healthcare workers.

Accreditation Statement
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and AMSN.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5387.

Disclosures
The speaker and planning committee members reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education activity.

Learning Outcome
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to understand current diagnostic, treatment, and nursing care of the patient with COVID-19.

Speaker(s):

• Lynne Kokoczka, MSN, APRN- CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cleveland Clinic