Series Description

The goal of this activity is to equip participants with the skills to perform timely and effective CPR and other lifesaving interventions. Participants will demonstrate the ability to respond appropriately to common causes of Code Blue activation within the PICU, ensuring rapid and accurate medical interventions. Additionally, learners will practice effective communication and feedback during critical situations, while also demonstrating competence in their specific roles during a simulated code scenario. This will enhance their ability to provide better, safer patient care in high-pressure environments.

Target Audience

Physicians

Nurses

Nurse Practitioners

Pharmacists

Social Workers

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

ACCME: Children’s National Hospital designates this live/enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

ANCC: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 LIVE ANCC contact hours. 

APCE: Children’s National Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  This program meets ACPE criteria for 0.75 contact hours. 

ASWB: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Children’s National Hospital is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 0.75 general continuing education credits.  

Disclosure of Conflict of Interest 

The planning committee and presenters have no identified conflicts of interest. 

Acknowledgement of Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support 

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