EFM Case Study #21 & #22 (FL)
- Expiration Date
- Nov 07, 2026
- Media Format
- Interactive
- MOC Approved
- Yes
- Activity Type
- Online
- Est. Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Credits
-
CME/CNE: 1.50
$225
Target Audience
Obstetricians, family practice physicians, midwives, obstetric nurse practitioners, perinatal nurses, and residents. Other interested healthcare practitioners skilled in EFM or EFM stakeholders are also welcome to participate.
- EFM
- Perinatal
Description
Case Study #21 and #22 address monitoring laboring patients and their fetuses. Prolonged periods of uninterpretable or absent fetal heart rate data (FHR) or uterine contraction (UC) data on the EFM strip can lead to legal complications. Case study #21 discusses how failing to monitor the FHR/UC data violates the standard of care for the reasonably prudent obstetrical caregiver and offers solutions to prevent it. Case study #22 outlines strategies for providers and hospitals on how to safely adopt intermittent auscultation (IA) into clinical practice. There is a current disconnect between scientific evidence that supports the use of intermittent auscultation (IA) in low-risk pregnant patients and the use of IA in clinical practice. All professional perinatal organizations encourage the universal adoption of IA as part of a “non-interventional” care model for low-risk obstetric patients.
Learning Outcomes/Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:
- List three maternal, fetal, or other causes of continuous electronic fetal monitoring (CEFM) data omission.
- Adopt 2 clinical strategies to limit CEFM data omission and failure to monitor malpractice allegations.
- List three benefits and limitations of intermittent auscultation (IA) and continuous electronic fetal monitoring (CEFM).
- Analyze a case study and identify two risks associated with the administration of IA in the low-risk population.
- Adopt three risk reduction strategies into your clinical practice when utilizing IA.
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CME Information
This activity is sponsored by LAMMICO/Medical Interactive.
LAMMICO/Medical Interactive designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Statement
LAMMICO/Medical Interactive is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CNE Information
LAMMICO/Medical Interactive designates this enduring material for 1.50 contact hour(s). LAMMICO/Medical Interactive is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Learning Assessment
There will be a post test for this activity with a minimum performance requirement of 8 out of 10 correct answers.
Method and Medium
To obtain CME/CNE credit, view the entire online presentation, complete the evaluation and posttest and print your certificate online.
Resident Information
Residents will earn a certificate of completion.
State Requirements
This course may meet specific CME requirements for the following states. It is the user's responsibility to confirm whether content meets the user's state's specific requirements:
- Connecticut - This activity includes content in Risk Management
- Massachusetts - This activity includes content in Risk Management
- Pennsylvania - This activity includes content in Risk Management / Patient Safety
- Texas - This activity includes content in Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility
MOC Approval Statement
Through the American Board of Medical Specialties ("ABMS") ongoing commitment to increase access to practice relevant Maintenance of Certification ("MOC") Activities through the ABMS Continuing Certification Directory, EFM Case Study #21 & #22 (FL) has met the requirements as an MOC Part II CME Activity (apply toward general CME requirement) and/or an MOC Part II Learner Assessment Activity for the following ABMS Member Boards:
MOC Part II CME Activity
- American Board of Family Medicine
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Disclosure Statement
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Editor(s)
Cathy Jones, MSN, NPD-BC, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS - Read Bio
Medical Expert Reviewer(s)
Kenneth E. Brown, MD, MBA, FACOG, FACHE - Read Bio
Managing Editor(s)
Dawer Azizi, MHA, BSN, RN, CPHRM, LAMMICO Director of Risk Management
Sharon Cusanza, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, LAMMICO Senior Risk Management Education Specialist
Accredited Provider Program Director
Sharon Cusanza, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, LAMMICO Senior Risk Management Education Specialist
Content Advisors/Planning Committee Members
Dawer Azizi, MHA, BSN, RN, CPHRM, LAMMICO Director of Risk Management
Geri Cook, RHIA, CPHRM, LAMMICO Risk Management Manager
Carol A. Curran, RNC, MS, OGNP, LAMMICO Senior Perinatal Educator and Medical Interactive Business Specialist
Sharon Cusanza, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, LAMMICO Senior Risk Management Education Specialist
Karen K. Davis, MA, CPHRM, LAMMICO CME/CNE Writer/Editor
Joseph Tran, Attorney at Law, Legal Counsel – Medical Interactive
Amanda Martin-Sanchez, MEd, BSN, RN, CNOR, LAMMICO CME/CNE Educator
Lynne Vega, RN, LAMMICO Hospital RM Specialist
Lynda Sanders, LAMMICO Continuing Education Specialist
Karen Tong, Patient Representative and LAMMICO Communication Strategist
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