Activity ID
10410Expires
March 26, 2026Format Type
InternetCME Credit
0Fee
$27 - $55CME Provider: American Society of Anesthesiologists
Description of CME Course
Hospital-acquired infections affect two million hospitalized patients each year and contribute to the death of 90,000 annually. There is growing evidence that many of these hospitals acquired infections are originating in the operating room and anesthesia workspace. It is the responsibility of everyone working in the operating room to do their part to protect patients from the spread of infections.
In this course, you’ll learn about the latest guidelines developed to help providers reduce the spread of infections from anesthesia procedures and the anesthesia workspace. In addition, you will learn about the importance of proper hand hygiene, safe medication administration practices, and the role of environmental contamination in the spread of hospital-acquired infections.
ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Anesthesiology
Ophthalmology
Thoracic Surgery
Urology
Commercial Support?
NoNOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.
Educational Objectives
Recognize the benefit of scientifically accepted infection control and prevention practices.
Identify infection risks in the perioperative setting and how pathogens are transmitted.
State the importance of personal protective equipment for the healthcare worker.
Explain the importance of effective cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of anesthesia equipment.
Competencies
Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Systems-based Practice
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Inpatient, Rural, Urban
