JOPHON CNE (May/June 2023): Pediatric Chemotherapy Infusions in Outpatient Examination Rooms: A Novel Patient Care Approach

Description

JOPHON Courses offer continuing education created from JOPHON, APHON’s acclaimed journal. These courses feature original, peer-reviewed research aimed at enhancing clinical nursing care for children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders, and their families. 

Title: May/Jun 2023 Pediatric Chemotherapy Infusions in Outpatient Examination Rooms: A Novel Patient Care Approach 

Author(s): Tami K. Omdahl, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Janelle L. Stenzel, RN, Marsha L. Pike, APRN, CNS, DNP, Patricia M. Conlon, APRN, CNS, MS, CNP, Tracy A. Barry, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPN, Tanya M. Brown, PhD, LP, Kari L. Cambern, MSN, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, Kadi M. Davis, RN, Kelly A. Fjerstad, MSN, MBA/HCM, RN, NE-BC, Kevin K. Graner, RPh, Alexis K. Kuhn, PharmD, RPh, Alison P. Larson, MHA, Amir B. Orandi, MD, Emily L. Smith, RPh, Scott A. Soefje, PharmD, RPh, and Alan M. Janssen, MHA 

Course Overview: This course discusses a novel approach for administering pediatric chemotherapy infusions in outpatient examination rooms. It outlines objectives for healthcare professionals, including the safe administration of three chemotherapy agents in an ambulatory setting, the impact of alternative infusion locations on appointment itineraries, and the overall effect on pediatric hematology/oncology families. Additionally, it includes questions related to process improvements, patient capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and metrics for evaluating the success of the pilot project. 

Learning Outcomes:  

• Describe 3 chemotherapy agents which can be safely administered in an ambulatory clinic setting.  

• Explain how an alternative infusion location can be used for short infusions in the pediatric setting.  

• Describe how shorter appointment itineraries can impact pediatric hematology/oncology families.  

APHON will provide 1 nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hour(s) for the successful completion of this course. Successful completion of:  

• JOPHON Article Review 

• Post-Test 

• Evaluation 

APHON Related Organization Education  

• Pediatric nurses – Society of Pediatric Nurses: Home 

• ONS – ONS Store: Courses | Oncology Nursing Society 

• ASPHO – Webinars · ASPHO 

Individual Learning Needs Assessment (ILNA) Coding

The program content has been reviewed by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) and is acceptable for recertification points. You may claim 1 CNE in one of the following ILNA categories: Care of the Pediatric Hem/Onc Patient OR Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Nursing Practice

Please reach out to the Education Team at education@aphon.org with your name, the email associated with your APHON account, and the above ILNA category you would like to have reflected on your certificate and APHON can update your completion certificate to reflect your choice.