COVID-19: One Year into the Pandemic

Date: January 27, 2021

Time: 02:00PM - 03:00PM

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This session includes an overview of the pathophysiology and diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Treatment for both inpatients and outpatients are discussed as well as discharge care. The long-term effects of COVID-19 on patients and their families are 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.

Credit Hours
1.0 contact hour

Accreditation Statement
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (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.

Speakers:

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