Description: 

Staying current with emerging evidence is essential to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This interdisciplinary activity provides healthcare professionals with an opportunity to critically evaluate contemporary medical literature, discuss the applicability of new research findings to diverse patient populations, and explore how evidence-based recommendations can be translated into clinical decision-making. Through collaborative discussion, learners will examine the impact of health equity, social determinants of health, and patient-centered care principles on the interpretation and application of clinical evidence in practice.
 

Target Audience: 

Pharmacists (PharmD)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives: 

Upon completion of this learning activity, participants should be able to:

 • Critically appraise contemporary medical literature

• Integrate evidence-based findings into clinical decision-making by assessing the applicability of emerging research to diverse patient populations

• Apply principles of health equity, social determinants of health, and patient-centered care

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, 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. 

Credit Designation Statement

Sutter Health designates this RSS activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians and,1.00 ACPE credit hours for pharmacists. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Other Disciplines: Non-Physician Participation Credit (AKA - AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™) Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.