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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide information about the differences in patient care outcomes for geriatric trauma patients (GTPs) pre- and postinstitution of an expanded GTP protocol.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Recall issues related to trauma in geriatric patients.
  2. Identify components of the Delta Alert protocol and results from the use of that protocol.
  3. Compare the differences in study results between the pre-Delta and post-Delta cohorts.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development 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 Professional Development 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.







Planner
Test Code: JTN0518A
Published: May/Jun 2018
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Journal of Trauma Nursing
Required Passing Score: 14/19 (73%)
Authors: Lynn L. Wiles , PhD, RN, MSN, CEN; Mark D. Day , BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN
Categories: Geriatrics , Trauma
Specialties: Gerontology, Trauma
Topics: Guideline , Older Adults , Trauma , Trauma-Informed Care