Sepsis in the Older Adult

This session explores issues connected to sepsis in the gerontological patient population. A review of the new guidelines for care is discussed and the implications for patients are shared.

Contact hours available until 9/21/2015.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Speakers have no disclosures to declare.

Planning Committee members have no disclosures to declare.

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

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity has been co-provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. and GAPNA.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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.

Objectives:

• Discuss the clinical presentation and management of sepsis in the older adult.
• Identify changes in the new international guidelines for sepsis care.
• Highlight the implications of the new sepsis guidelines for advanced practice nurses.