Sepsis Education with a Focus on CMS Sep-1
Michael Benham, MD

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify the CMS SEP – 1 reporting requirements.
2. Review the requirements of the 3-hour and 6-hour bundle requirements for CMS SEP-1
3. Identify the impact of bundle compliance with outcomes (mortality, length of stay)
4. Recognize documentation requirements associated with SEP-1
5. Recognize Sepsis Order Sets which increase bundle compliance.

Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) in the context of colon and hysterectomy surgeries
Srikanth Gogineni M.D,IHI Fellow, CPPS

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1. Apply increase understanding of SSI risk factors in colon and hysterectomy surgeries, foster discussions on modifiable factors, and propose interventions.
2. Discuss enhance knowledge of evidence-based preventive measures, preoperative preparation (including patient optimization and antibiotic prophylaxis), recommended lead measures, and the significance of postoperative surveillance for better patient outcomes.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE:  Drs. Michael Benham and Srikanth Gogineni have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: William Culp, MD and Craig Lilie, MD have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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