Lona Mody, M.D., M.Sc.
Dr. Mody is an Assistant Professor, University of Michigan Medical School, and Associate Director, Clinical Programs, at the Ann Arbor VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Within the past 12 months, Dr. Mody reports no commercial conflicts of interest.
Estimated course time: 1 hour(s).
Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center and InterMDnet. Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:
Describe risk factors and epidemiology of common infections in long-term care facility residents
List diagnostic criteria for infections in patients with a paucity of symptoms
Implement strategies to prevent common infections in long-term care facility residents.
