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| Course Info |
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Course Title:
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Bioterrorism and the Healthcare Epidemiology / Infection Control Team (Webcast) |
| Format: |
Webcast - Live Video and/or Audio |
| Cost (US $): |
None |
| Credit Types Offered: |
None of None
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| Course Description: |
This webcast program presents an update on infection control recommendations to address threats or actual events related to bioterrorism. Included is a summary of the current investigation and an overview of practical preparedness guidance for healthcare epidemiologists and other healthcare professionals. This program with a panel of experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally a live satellite and web broadcast on 11/16/01.
Objectives After the program, participants will be able to:
- Define the role of the healthcare epidemiology team in bioterrorism investigations and response.
- Describe the clinical syndromes important in heightened surveillance for identification of anthrax and smallpox.
- Understand recommendations for patient care, disinfection practices, mail handling guidance, and other infection control issues in healthcare facilities.
- Ensure the healthcare epidemiology team is prepared to respond to bioterrorism events in their communities.
Faculty James M. Hughes, MD, Director, National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID), CDC; Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH, NCID, CDC; Michael Bell, MD, MPH, NCID, CDC; Lynn Steele, MS, CIC, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP), NCID, CDC; Michele Pearson, MD, DHQP, NCID, CDC; and Robert A. Weinstein, MD, Chair, Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee, CDC and Epidemiologist, Bureau of Cook County Medical Services.
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Subject Area(s):
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Bioterrorism/Emergency Preparedness
Infectious Diseases/Immunizations |
| Target Audience(s): |
Epidemiologists
Health Officials
Nurses
Physicians |
| Sponsor/Offerer: |
APIC, SHEA, AHA, AMA, AAMC, NMA, UNC School of Public Health |
| Starting Date: |
Continuous/Self-Study |
| Ending Date: |
N/A |
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| Special Notes: |
Videotapes are out of stock and no longer available. |
| Contact Info |
| Contact Name: |
PHTN |
| Contact Phone: |
1-800-41-TRAIN |
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Registration
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no |
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Registration
Deadline:
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N/A |
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