Optimizing Drug Allergy Protocols and Systems for Improved Care

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Session 2301 from the 2017 AAAAI Annual Meeting discusses the many important contributions an allergist can make to inpatients with reported or realized drug reactions. Antibiotic allergies accumulate throughout life, and can ultimately affect the treatment of inpatient infections. Discussion will include the allergy section of the electronic health record (EHR), which contains information crucial for maintaining patient safety.

Target Audience

Physicians
Allergists/Immunologists
Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Allied Health Professionals

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the development and assessment of protocols for IV contrast, chemotherapy desensitizations and perio-operative reactions
  • Describe the effects of penicillin allergy on a patient and a health system with practical solutions for outpatients, inpatients and perioperative patients
  • Describe the allergists’ role in improving the accuracy of documentation of drug allergies and the formation of a better electronic medical record allergy section
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 1.25 CE
    CE credit.
  • 1.25 CME
    CME credit.
Course opens: 
05/31/2017
Course expires: 
06/14/2019
Cost:
$25.00
Rating: 
0

Faculty
Aleena Banerji, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Relevant relationships: None

KimberlyBlumenthal, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Relevant relationships: None

Amy Dowden, MD FAAAAI
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Relevant relationships: None

Elizabeth Phillips, MD FAAAAI
Vanderbilt University, Evensville, TN
Relevant relationships: None

Reviewers
Robert Corriel, MD FAAAAI
Manhasset Allergy and Asthma Associates, Manhasset, NY
Relevant relationships: None

Karen Gregory, DNP APRN-BC RRT AE-C
Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic, Edmond, OK
Relevant relationships: Merck, MEDA and Novartis: speakers bureau

Bruce Lanser, MD
National Jewish Health, Denver, CO
Relevant relationships: None

AAAAI Disclosure Policy
Pursuant to the Code of Ethics for the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) and the Standards for Commercial Support of Continuing Medical Education of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the AAAAI requires disclosure of certain information from faculty members of educational activities designated for CME credit by the AAAAI. Prior to the activity, authors and reviewers are required to disclose all relationships that meet the following parameters:

  • Employment. Name of employer and job title.
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The information disclosed by the speakers and planning committee was reviewed in accordance with the AAAAI Disclosure Policy. All potential conflicts of interest were resolved by the planners, faculty, and reviewers prior to their participation in the development of this activity.

Accreditation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CE Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) is a Provider, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #10704, for up to 1.25 Contact Hours.

Medium and Method of Physician Participation for an Enduring Activity
Follow these steps to complete the activity:

  1. Register for the activity.
  2. Review the CME Info Page.
  3. Complete all required components.
  4. Complete the post-test. You must achieve a score of 70% or higher on post-tests to claim credit.
  5. Complete the activity evaluation.
  6. Claim your credits. Enter only the number of credits earned based on your participation in the activity.
  7. Print or save your certificate.

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Release date
Original release date: June 1, 2017.  Valid for credit through May 31, 2019.

Questions
Activity-related questions should be directed to cme@aaaai.org

Available Credit

  • 1.25 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 1.25 CE
    CE credit.
  • 1.25 CME
    CME credit.

Price

Cost:
$25.00
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