FACULTY
Michael Niederman MD, MACP, FCCP, FCCM, FERS
Associate Division Chief
Clinical Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care
New York Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This program will explore the use of agents recently granted emergency use authorization for the management of COVID-19. Clinicians will learn about the mechanism of action of monoclonal antibodies against COVID-19, how to identify patients who are at risk for developing severe COVID-19, and discuss best practices on incorporating these agents into clinical practice to prevent the development of severe COVID-19 in recently diagnosed patients. This activity will also explore the use of baricitinib in combination with remdesivir for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and provide guidance on how to select patients who would benefit from this therapy.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of a variety of specialties, including infectious disease specialists, pulmonary medicine specialists, emergency room practitioners, advanced practitioners, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to help support them in their effort to optimize care of patients with COVID-19.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Assess the rationale for the use of neutralizing monoclonal antibody therapies in recently diagnosed COVID-19 patients to prevent the development of severe disease
- Critique the efficacy and safety of dual neutralizing monoclonal antibody cocktail therapies recently granted emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for patients with COVID-19
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live virtual activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
Purpose: This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the treatment of patients with COVID-19.
Credits: 0.75 ANCC Contact Hour.
CNE ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Ultimate Medical Academy/CCM is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Awarded 0.75 contact hour of continuing nursing education of RNs and APNs.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Dr. Niederman has conducted research for Bayer, Merck, and Shionogi and is a consultant for Pfizer, Merck, Bayer, Thermo-Fisher, Nabriva, and N8 Medical.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse reviewer.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
Staff, Planners, and Managers
The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME/CE activity:
Matthew Frese, MBA, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Diana Tommasi, PharmD, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Lisa Crenshaw, Senior Program Manager for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Russie Allen, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Brianna Hanson, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Morgan Kravarik, Program Coordinator for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.
During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this live virtual activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the web-based live activity.
- Submit the evaluation form to Med Learning Group.
You will receive your certificate upon completion.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
For CME questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected].
RELEASE DATE: December 23, 2020
EXPIRATION DATE: December 23, 2021
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