sharon sanders
Editor-in-Chief & President
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV): Information and Guidance for Clinicians
= No Continuing Education
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Join by Phone:
Dial: 888-469-1678
Passcode: 3109821
Join by Webinar: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?i=PW1088072&p=3109821&t=c
Presenter(s):
Susan Gerber, MD
Medical Epidemiologist
Division of Viral Diseases
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Alexander Kallen, MD, MPH
Medical Officer
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Overview:
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a newly identified virus that can cause severe acute respiratory illness and death. MERS cases have been linked to the Middle East, and there is documented spread of the virus internationally. So far, no cases of MERS have been reported in the United States. However, clinicians need to remain vigilant. Epidemiologic investigations have demonstrated that this unique virus spreads from person to person during close contact, such as within families and healthcare facilities. Clinicians have a critical role in recognizing and managing suspect cases of MERS. During this COCA call, a CDC subject matter expert will discuss the clinical signs, epidemiology and infection control recommendations for MERS-CoV.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the session, the participant will be able to accomplish the following:
Be on the Alert for This Novel Coronavirus
Additional Resources:
MERS
<table class="table" summary="Conference Call Requirements" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
Minimum System Requirements
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">EC/PD/WD 1648</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> DATE OF ORIGINATION
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">NOV 1, 2007</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> DATE OF RENEWAL
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">DEC 18, 2011</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> DATE OF EXPIRATION
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">DEC 18, 2013</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> MATERIALS
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">PowerPoint Slide Set</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> TARGET AUDIENCE
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Veterinarians, Physician Assistants, and Other Clinicians
</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> PREREQUISITES
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">None</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> FORMAT
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">Live audio conference call on 6/13/13: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Audio-on-demand training after 3:00 PM on 6/13/13
</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> CONTACT INFORMATION
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">coca@cdc.gov</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> SUPPORT/FUNDING
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emergency Risk Communications Branch
</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">Attend the live conference call/webinar or download the materials afterwards
</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> FEES
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">There is no charge for COCA continuing education
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Accreditation Statements:
CME: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME?) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this electronic conference/web-on-demand educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit?. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Non-physicians will receive a certificate of participation.
CNE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited as a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity provides1.0 contact hour.
CEU: The CDC has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. The CDC is authorized by IACET to offer1.0ANSI/IACET CEU for this program.
CECH: Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designed for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) to receive up to 1.0 Category I CECH in health education. CDC provider number GA0082.
ACPE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program is a designated event for pharmacists to receive 1.0 Contact Hour in pharmacy education. The Universal Activity Number is 0387-0000-13-008-L04-P and enduring 0387-0000-13-008-H04-P. Course Category: This activity has NOTbeen designated as Knowledge-Based.
AAVSB/RACE: This program was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 1.2 hours of continuing education in the jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval. Please contact the AAVSB Race Program at race@aavsb.org if you have any comments/concerns regarding this program?s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession.
DISCLOSURE: In compliance with continuing education requirements, all presenters must disclose any financial or other associations with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters as well as any use of unlabeled product(s) or product(s) under investigational use.
CDC, our planners, and the presenters for this seminar do not have financial or other associations with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters. This presentation does not involve the unlabeled use of a product or product under investigational use. There is no commercial support for this activity.
To earn continuing education/contact hours:
http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2013/callinfo_061313.asp
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Join by Phone:
Dial: 888-469-1678
Passcode: 3109821
Join by Webinar: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?i=PW1088072&p=3109821&t=c
Presenter(s):
Susan Gerber, MD
Medical Epidemiologist
Division of Viral Diseases
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Alexander Kallen, MD, MPH
Medical Officer
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Overview:
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a newly identified virus that can cause severe acute respiratory illness and death. MERS cases have been linked to the Middle East, and there is documented spread of the virus internationally. So far, no cases of MERS have been reported in the United States. However, clinicians need to remain vigilant. Epidemiologic investigations have demonstrated that this unique virus spreads from person to person during close contact, such as within families and healthcare facilities. Clinicians have a critical role in recognizing and managing suspect cases of MERS. During this COCA call, a CDC subject matter expert will discuss the clinical signs, epidemiology and infection control recommendations for MERS-CoV.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the session, the participant will be able to accomplish the following:
- Describe the key components in the surveillance case definition for a patient under investigation for MERS-CoV infection
- Identify specimens to be obtained and the appropriate laboratory test to diagnose a patient with MERS-CoV infection
- List infection control measures appropriate for control of MERS-CoV
Be on the Alert for This Novel CoronavirusAdditional Resources:
MERS
- CDC Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
- Travelers? Health: A Novel Coronavirus Called ?MERS-CoV? in the Arabian Peninsula
- Update, Case Definitions, and Guidance
- Hospital All-Hazards Assessment Interactive Tool
. This interactive tool is designed to help you assess and identify potential gaps in your facility's all-hazards emergency plan(s). - Planning Resources by Setting. Other healthcare planning tools and resources available.
<table class="table" summary="Conference Call Requirements" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
Minimum System Requirements
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">
- Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office Live Meeting
- 512 megabytes (MB) of RAM - 1 GB Recommended
- Data and voice: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor, Intel Pentium-compatible
- High-speed Internet connection
- Super VGA 1024x768 or higher
- Video card with 64 MB of RAM (video RAM or VRAM) and Microsoft DirectX? 9 application programming interface generation
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">EC/PD/WD 1648</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> DATE OF ORIGINATION
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">NOV 1, 2007</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> DATE OF RENEWAL
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">DEC 18, 2011</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> DATE OF EXPIRATION
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">DEC 18, 2013</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> MATERIALS
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">PowerPoint Slide Set</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> TARGET AUDIENCE
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Veterinarians, Physician Assistants, and Other Clinicians
</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> PREREQUISITES
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">None</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> FORMAT
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">Live audio conference call on 6/13/13: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Audio-on-demand training after 3:00 PM on 6/13/13
</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> CONTACT INFORMATION
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">coca@cdc.gov</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> SUPPORT/FUNDING
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emergency Risk Communications Branch
</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">Attend the live conference call/webinar or download the materials afterwards
</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="row" align="left" valign="top"> FEES
</th> <td align="left" valign="top">There is no charge for COCA continuing education
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Accreditation Statements:
CME: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME?) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this electronic conference/web-on-demand educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit?. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Non-physicians will receive a certificate of participation.
CNE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited as a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity provides1.0 contact hour.
CEU: The CDC has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. The CDC is authorized by IACET to offer1.0ANSI/IACET CEU for this program.
CECH: Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designed for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) to receive up to 1.0 Category I CECH in health education. CDC provider number GA0082.
AAVSB/RACE: This program was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 1.2 hours of continuing education in the jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval. Please contact the AAVSB Race Program at race@aavsb.org if you have any comments/concerns regarding this program?s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession.
DISCLOSURE: In compliance with continuing education requirements, all presenters must disclose any financial or other associations with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters as well as any use of unlabeled product(s) or product(s) under investigational use.
CDC, our planners, and the presenters for this seminar do not have financial or other associations with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters. This presentation does not involve the unlabeled use of a product or product under investigational use. There is no commercial support for this activity.
To earn continuing education/contact hours:
- Go to the CDC Training & Continuing Education Online System.
- Log in as a participant. If this is your first visit, you will need to register and establish a login name and password.
- Click on Search and Register.
- Under ?keyword search? find the course you are interested in by entering:
- ?EC1648? for calls hosted in last 30 days
- ?WD1648? for calls hosted past 30 days
- Select your course.
- CE certificates can be printed immediately upon completion of your online evaluation.
- Download the PowerPoint or webinar.
- Complete the on-line evaluation within a year (and follow the instructions above.)
- CE certificates can be printed immediately upon completion of your online evaluation.
http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2013/callinfo_061313.asp