Why Oral Health Should Be Promoted

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Examine the pathophysiology of the oral cavity and how it relates to systemic health. We discuss patient populations most vulnerable to poorer outcomes. Examine the current trends in oral care for the intubated patient, and discuss why the regimen is insufficient; discuss and identify structures needed to promote oral health and any potential barriers.

Objectives

Discuss the detriments of oral disease for the acute patient.
Explain why the current oral care regimen for the ventilated patient is not sufficient in promoting overall health.
Identify the systemic structure needed to promote health.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.