The Pandemic is Ongoing: What Have We Learned So Far?

Course overview

The purpose of this learning activity is to enable nurses to identify errors made, best practices identified, and resources for self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) How COVID-19 spreads. Guidelines from CDC Decontamination strategies for masks, surfaces. Problem of insufficient testing. Uncoordinated response to pandemic. Healthcare disparities Errors made by healthcare providers. Correct donning/doffing procedure. Testing, tracing, and public health strategies. Cultural considerations in treatment and messaging. Strategies for nurses to provide safe, effective care during surge capacity. Nursing self-care: strategies and resources.