February 29, 2008

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Sponsored by THE DoD ... (and where pray tell is DU Illness on this list??)

accreditation and certification
intended audience
This activity was developed for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers interested in preparing for biological threats.
learning objectives
Avian Influenza
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Assess the history and current status of pandemic influenzas
Evaluate pandemic influenza as a biological threat to society
Describe the role of health care providers in a situation involving pandemic influenza
Discuss issues in treatment and management of pandemic influenza

Smallpox
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Evaluate the likelihood of smallpox use as a biological weapon
Describe the role of surveillance and containment in response to a smallpox outbreak
Utilize methods including rapid testing, antivirals, infection control techniques, and
post exposure vaccine to control smallpox cases

Toxins
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Recognize botulism and ricin by clinical syndrome
Describe the epidemiology of botulinum and ricin intoxications
Describe fundamentals of treatment and prevention for ricin and botulinum toxins

accreditation and certification
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Annenberg Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditstm (1 credit for each activity for a total of 3 credits). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Provider #040207. The Annenberg Center designates this program for a total of 3 contact hours of continuing education (1 hour for each activity for a total of 3 hours).
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower, Institute for Nursing Continuing Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
A maximum of 3 contact hours may be earned for successful completion of this activity (1 hour for each activity for a total of 3 hours).

Avian Influenza
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program has been developed according to the ACPE Criteria for Quality and is assigned ACPE Universal Program #797-000-07-001-H04. This program is designated for up to 1 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit.

Smallpox
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program has been developed according to the ACPE Criteria for Quality and is assigned ACPE Universal Program #797-000-07-002-H04. This program is designated for up to 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) of continuing pharmacy education credit.

Toxins
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program has been developed according to the ACPE Criteria for Quality and is assigned ACPE Universal Program #797-000-07-003-H04. This program is designated for up to 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) of continuing pharmacy education credit.

There is no charge for this activity. Statements of Credit will be provided by mail following activity participation, and upon completion and return of the evaluation form to the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences. Please allow 4-6 weeks for the delivery of your statement.

disclosure
It is the policy of the Annenberg Center to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all programming. All faculty and planners participating in sponsored programs are expected to identify and reference off-label product use and disclose any significant relationship with those supporting the activity or any others whose products or services are discussed.
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards, parallel documents from other accrediting bodies, and Annenberg Center policy, the following disclosures have been made:
J. Michael Lane, MD
Consultant:
Centers for Disease Control, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Acambis, DynPort Vaccine Company, World Health Organization
The following faculty have no significant relationship to disclose:
Louisa Chapman, MD, MSPH
Robert B. Couch, MD
Zygmunt F. Dembek, PhD, MS, MPH, LTC, MS
Robert Howard, PhD, EMBS, MPH
Scott R. Lillibridge, MD
COL James W. Martin
CJ Peters, MD
Terrence M. Tumpey, PhD
CJ Peters, MD has disclosed that there will be discussion about the use of products for non-FDA approved indications.

The ideas and opinions presented in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Annenberg Center and/or its agents. As in all educational activities, we encourage the practitioners to use their own judgment in treating and addressing the needs of each individual patient, taking into account that patient's unique clinical situation. The Annenberg Center disclaims all liability and cannot be held responsible for any problems that may arise from participating in this activity or following treatment recommendations presented.

This activity is supported by a research grant from the Department of Defense.

contact information
For help or questions about this Internet activity please contact:

Cindy Watlet
cwatlet@annenberg.net
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences
39000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Phone 760-773-4500
Fax 760-773-4513
8 AM - 5 PM, Pacific Time, Monday - Friday

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