Orthopedic Education Day, March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

The nursing staff working with the orthopedic patients need to be aware of the current standards of care that contribute to the best outcomes for this patient population thru the continuum of care.  Recent trends in post operative complication root cause analyses and chart audits revealed inconsistencies in practice. 

Staff will gain an increase in knowledge of how nursing, ortho nurse navigators, and rehab services all contribute to the care of the orthopedic patient.  Understanding how these roles work together can also increase interprofessional relationships.

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • PCT/Nurse Assistant

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate correct application and removal of orthopedic devices

Identify signs and symptoms of post operative complications and preventative measures

Discuss the role of the nurse care coordinator- how impacts the patient and the care team

Discuss nursing care of the post operative hip/knee and spine patient based on updates to standards of care

Perform a CAM assessment for delirium identification

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 3.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 3.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/26/2025
Course expires: 
04/26/2025
Event starts: 
03/26/2025 - 10:00am EDT
Event ends: 
03/26/2025 - 2:00pm EDT
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UPMC Central PA
Mechanicsburg, PA
United States
  • Maryalyce McCormick, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, ONC, CNRN, SCRN
  • Vanessa Arruzzo, BSN, RN
  • Margaret Brady, BSN, RN
  • Samantha Carver, BSN, RN
  • Dianna Cole, BSN, RN
  • Jennifer Crockett, BSN, RN
  • Toni Flick, BSN, RN
  • Brittany Hodges, MSN, RN
  • Amanda Holt, BSN, RN
  • Emily Hoover, BSN, RN
  • Tina Keck, MHA, MSN, RN, ONC
  • Linda Keen, BSN, RN
  • Tim Lehman, DPT
  • Kristin McCann, BSN, RN
  • Abby McHugh
  • Krislyn McMullen, MSN,RN
  • Julie Miller, DPT
  • Kristin Roberts, BSN, RN, ONC
  • Alida Roman
  • Corey Schwerin, BSN, RN
  • Allison Sherer, BSN, RN
  • Becky Stevens
  • Melissa Stubljar
  • Stephanie Watson, BSN, RN
  • Sara Williamson, DPT
  • Lisa Wysocki, BSN, RN
  • Chris Liggett, DPT
  • Miranda Moravetz, DPT
  • Heather Ernst
  • Nicole Stengle
  • Martyna MacFadden, BSN, RN
  • Anna Over, MSN, RN, TCRN, EMT

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. 

Available Credit

  • 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 3.75 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 3.75 Attendance
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