2014AM: The Vampire Diaries: The Tale of Healthcare Acquired Anemia (CE: 1.5)


Description:

This program is regarding the link between diagnostic blood loss and healthcare acquired-anemia. You will examine the financial and patient safety impacts of healthcare-acquired anemia and identify methods to reduce its occurrence.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Outline the epidemiology and common causes of healthcare-acquired anemia (Iatrogenic anemia).
  • Discuss the patient safety and financial implications of healthcare-acquired anemia.
  • Describe methods that can be used to reduce the incidence of healthcare-acquired anemia.

 

Author(s):

Kyle Riding, PhD, MLS (ASCP)CM


Launched: 2014