This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) through the joint sponsorship of St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center Inc. and The Cardiovascular Research and Education Foundation of Indiana, Inc. St.Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of  5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

As a sponsor accredited by the Indiana State Medical Association, St.Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center Inc. must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all sponsored educational programs.  All faculty participating in these programs must complete a disclosure statement indicating any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest that may have a direct bearing on the subject matter of the continuing education program.  This pertains to relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or other corporations whose products or services are related to the subject matter of the presentation topic.

 

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

 

This program has been approved by the American Osteopathic Association for 5.0 hours of Category 2A credit.

 

This program has been approved by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) for 5.25 Contact Hours, Synergy CERP Category A, File number 00016718.