Patient Safety Episode 2

Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 8:00 AM - Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:59 PM

Topics for the Vital Signs podcast will include Sentara safety and quality initiatives that focus on improving patient care at Sentara facilities. Our faculty will be discussing the most recent developments in health care, and discussing best practices across the system. 

To Claim Credit for listening to this episode:

1. Click here and enter 13721 as the Activity ID (number). 

2. Then go to the MY CME tab and complete the evaluation.

3. Credit hours will be reflected on your transcript, or you may download your certificate.

1. Identify a focus topic of concern regarding practice, wellness, or mindfulness
2. Illustrate the specific topic and how options for improvement or knowledge are attained.
3. Describe evidence-based options to manage the identified topic of focus.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.25 hours)

Sentara Health is accredited by the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Sentara Healthcare designates this Enduring Material activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accessibility Statement
 
Sentara Healthcare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Copyright Information
Music: Phoenix Rising https://www.purple-planet.com

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Sentara Healthcare Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of an accredited activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.