Series Description

Medical emergencies occur uncommonly in the ambulatory setting. However, when they do occur, the interprofessional team must be able to intervene quickly to manage the patient until the code EARS team arrives (if on the main campus) or EMS arrives if in an offsite clinic.

Target Audience

Nurses

Nurse Practitioners

Physicians

Physician Assistants

Patient Care Technicians

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. Children’s National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362 

Credit Designation

ANCC: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 LIVE ANCC contact hours. 

ACCME: Children’s National Hospital designates this live/enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Acknowledgement of Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support 

No financial or in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.