Activity ID
13056Expires
December 19, 2026Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
0.5Fee
30CME Provider: American Medical Association
Description of CME Course
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Michael Stevens, a Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and West Virginia University Health System’s System Healthcare Epidemiologist. Studies looking at rural hospitals note unique challenges: health care staff shortages, relative geographic isolation and difficulty in accessing mentoring in IPC and disconnects between local needs and upper-level mandates. Listen as Dr Stevens addresses these challenges and celebrates the resiliency of infection prevention in rural facilities.
Disclaimers
1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.
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Educational Objectives
1. Describe the infection prevention and control challenges often faced by rural hospitals
2. Identify resources that are available to support infection preventionists in rural hospitals
Keywords
Infectious Diseases, Infection Control
Competencies
Medical Knowledge
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
DOI
10.1001/ama.2022.0003364
