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Description
This article has been approved by the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board for Category A credit toward recertification as an ONC.Purpose of Activity
To describe the process of fragility fracture certification and the challenges an orthopedic unit faced in becoming the first organization in the U.S. to be successfully surveyed for the Joint Commission's Fragility Fracture Certification.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Outline the process of fragility fracture certification.
- Identify challenges and benefits of fragility fracture certification.
Disclosures
The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Price:
$10.00
Credits:
- ANCC 1.0 CH
- DC - BON 1.0 CH
- KY-BON 1.0 CH
- GA - BON 1.0 CH
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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Test Code: ON0717A
Published: Jul/Aug 2017
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources:
Orthopaedic Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Categories:
Orthopaedics
Specialties:
Orthopaedics