Speaker: Dr. Allyson Kornahrens

Time: 10:30am-11:30am

Room: Valley of The Sun B

Learning Objectives/description:

At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will successfully:

•        Define SIRS, sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock

•        Describe treatment strategies for sepsis

•        Describe treatment bundles for sepsis

•        Understand the role of CMS/DOH as it pertains to sepsis

•        Describe the tools available to assist in the care of the septic patient

Discuss the role of Advanced Directives in the care of the septic patient