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Digital Seminar

Critical Coronavirus Updates for the Healthcare Team: Presented by a CDC/Public Health Epidemiologist


Speaker:
William Barry Inman, BA-BS, CIC
Duration:
3 Hours 59 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Apr 09, 2021
Product Code:
POS078190
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: DVD

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Description

For those of us in healthcare, this past year has been very challenging. We were thrust in to treating a virus that we knew little about. At first.

As time has continued, we have become more skillful at treating patients suffering the consequences of COVID-19. At incredible speed and efficiency, we also now have access to two highly effective vaccines to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19. Because of how quickly new research and new findings are being released related to the vaccines and COVID-19 in general, there are plenty of questions that exist. Questions from patients certainly. And questions for those of us on the frontlines as well.

Watch me, Barry Inman, a CDC/Public Health Epidemiologist, for a 4 hour presentation that will tackle what you must know today. I will synthesize the growing body of evidence and guidelines so that you also have a greater confidence and authority. Let’s continue to learn from one another. To be our best. So that we can give our best to the patients we see. There is so much hope on the horizon!

William “Barry” Inman, BA-BS, CIC, and the PESI Healthcare Team

Credit


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Speaker

William Barry Inman, BA-BS, CIC's Profile

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William "Barry" Inman has 40 years of experience as an epidemiologist, working for a busy health department in Florida. In his current role, Barry is responsible for control of communicable diseases through surveillance and investigation methods, working directly with the infection control personnel in hospitals, long-term care, acute long-term care, and NASA. He advises concerning appropriate precautions/management strategies and assists infectious disease physicians in the diagnosis of uncommon or exotic diseases by working as a liaison between the Department of Health in Florida and the CDC.

Barry has vast experience in outbreak mitigation and prevention, whether within a healthcare facility, in the community or on a cruise ship. His expertise has been sought for a variety of outbreaks, including: rubella, influenza, legionnaire's disease, measles, pertussis, norovirus and multi-drug resistant microorganism (MRSA, CRE, ESBL). Numerous awards have been bestowed upon Barry for his contributions to minimize the effects of constantly evolving infectious diseases.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: William "Barry" Inman has employment relationships with Brevard County Health Department, Circles of Care, Brevard Community College, Circles of Care, and Health First Inc. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: William "Barry" Inman is a member of the Association of Practitioners of Infection Control, the Association of Practitioners of Infection Control Local Chapter 45, and the Florida Practitioners of Infection Control.


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Objectives

  1. Analyze what we continue to learn regarding the modes of transmission.
  2. Determine the risk factors that correlate to complications of COVID-19.
  3. Appraise the best treatments for COVID-19 complications.
  4. Differentiate between the vaccines for COVID-19 in detail (mRNA & vector associated).
  5. Respond confidently to patient questions regarding safety of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Outline

Risk Factors for COVID-19 and Influenza
  • Contact with known case of COVID-19
  • Real risks for healthcare workers
  • Do not come to work ill-no excuse!!
  • 65 years of age or older
  • Co-morbidities
  • Re-admission rates: What is going wrong?
  • The overlap with our typical influenza season
Testing for COVID and Influenza
  • Antigen vs PCR
  • Antibody testing
Critical Infection Control Standards – Keep Your Patients, Yourself and Your Family Safe
  • Influenza –like precautions
  • Disinfecting and isolation
  • Personnel protective equipment – Use and re-use guidelines
Travel
  • Travel time may be extended
  • Is it safe to travel?
  • Precautions
  • Testing before air travel
  • Vaccine
  • Cruise ships-when or if?
Disinfections
  • Does the environment play a major role in transmission?
  • Lipid vs nonlipid microorganisms
  • Appropriate disinfectants
Transmission of COVID-19
  • Days vs. weeks
  • Asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic
  • Antibody testing and immunity
  • Reinfection possibilities
Prevention from Infection for Healthcare Workers
  • Social distancing at work
  • Lunch and social distancing
  • DON and Duff PPEs
  • Masks: N-95 vs. Surgical
  • Handwashing
  • Keep hands from face
  • Being well vaccinated-not just COVID vaccine!
Possible COVID-19 Treatment and Vaccines
  • Remdesvir
  • Lopinavir/Ritonavir
  • Casirivimab and Imdevimab
  • Antibody infusion – Bamlanivimab
Treatments for Influenza and Vaccines
  • Oseltamivir
  • Zanamivir
  • Baloxavir
  • Peramivir
  • Egg based vs recombinant or cell culture vaccine
Vaccine Influenza COVID-19
  • Associated vector and mRNA types
  • Other vaccines platforms
  • Side effects
Strategies to Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy
  • Science vs fiction
  • Be truthful about possible side effects
  • Herd immunity
  • I’ve had COVID-19, should I get the vaccine?
  • Will the COVID-19 vaccine be needed annually

Target Audience

  • Nurse
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants

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