FACULTY
Valentina Stosor, MD
Professor, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Organ Transplantation
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This online activity will explore best practices for the infusion of monoclonal antibodies in patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This CME initiative is designed for HCPs who are involved in the care and treatment of patients with COVID-19, including physicians, NPs, PAs, nurses, and pharmacists across emergency medicine, primary care, family medicine, and infusion centers.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
On completing the program, attendees should be able to:
- Establish procedures and protocols for in-clinic administration of neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) or for referring patients to medical centers with infusion capabilities and expertise in nAbs.
- Use guidance and resources that have been developed to promote safe and responsible infusion of nAbs for treating patients at high-risk of progressing to severe COVID-19.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this online activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the online activity.
NURSING CREDIT INFORMATION
This program would be beneficial for nurses involved in the care of patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
CNE Credits: 0.25 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 0.25 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
Faculty Member
Dr. Stosor received grant support from Eli Lilly. She was also an investigator in the BLAZE-1 trial.
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 independently peer reviewed.
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 of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Accreditation and Outcomes of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Lisa Crenshaw, Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Morgan Kravarik, Program Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
Diana Tommasi, PharmD, Medical Director of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
Brianna Hanson, MPH, Accreditation and Outcomes Coordinator of 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 the course of this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and nonapproved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CNE credit for this program. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:
- Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures.
- Participate in the online activity.
- Complete posttest and evaluation form online.
You will receive your certificate as a downloadable file.
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: June 25, 2021
EXPIRATION DATE: June 25, 2022
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT
Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected].
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