Though the final toll of COVID-19 is unknown at this time, the use and implementation of technology, telehealth, and nursing in the care of patients with COVID-19 is paramount. The nurse’s ability to assess, connect, intervene, and support patients during the unprecedented uncertainty of COVID-19 speaks volumes to the contributions and value of nursing.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 2/28/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers, authors):

Faculty, Planners, and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The author, editor, and education director reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this nursing continuing professional development article.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this education activity, the learner will be able to discuss the value of telehealth as it provides opportunities to mitigate disease spread while allowing for clinical case management.

Laurie A. Czaplewski MSN, RN-BC

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