Glucose Management in Noncritical Hospitalized Patients

Glucose Management in Noncritical Hospitalized Patients is organized by Baptist Health South Florida.

Dates:
Course opens: 12/01/2016
Course expires: 11/30/2021

Accreditation:
Baptist Health South Florida designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credits:
• 1.00 Florida Board of Dietitians
• 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
• 1.00 Florida Board of Nursing
• 1.00 Nurse Practitioners
• 1.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
• 1.00 Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine
• 1.00 General certificate of attendance

Description:
Hyperglycemic crisis, which includes diabetic ketoacidosis and a hyperosmolar state, is a common diagnosis in hospitalized patients whose admission rates continue to increase despite preventive strategies. Healthcare providers are encouraged to discuss challenges to glycemic control unique to the hospital setting, and share strategies on implementing current guidelines and glycemic targets for ill patients.

Objectives:
• Explain the impact of glycemic control on clinical outcomes for noncritically ill medical and surgical patients. 
• Implement current guidelines and glycemic targets for noncritically ill patients. 
• Execute strategies for safe and effective glycemic control from admission until discharge. 
• Discuss challenges to glycemic control unique to the hospital setting.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.