Here, There, Everywhere: Get ready because measles is back

July 25, 2019

The activity presenters will review the drivers of the measles resurgence. Discussion of the role of the healthcare worker in controlling the outbreaks and an overview of vaccine recommendations will assist in bridging the knowledge gap.

Target Audience

  • Pharmacists
  • Pharmacy technicians
  • Nurses

Learning Objectives

Pharmacist & nursing learning objectives

  1. Review measles outbreaks and drivers of resurgence
  2. Discuss epidemiology and infection control measures
  3. Highlight the need for mass-exposure procedures and outbreak protocols
  4. Summarize an overview of vaccination recommendations

Pharmacy technician learning objectives

  1. Review measles outbreaks and drivers of resurgence
  2. Highlight the need for mass-exposure procedures and outbreak protocols
  3. Summarize an overview of vaccination recommendations
  4. Discuss the role of the healthcare worker regarding infection control
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.20 CBRN
  • 1.00 General CEU – Attendance
Course opens: 
06/12/2019
Course expires: 
09/08/2019
Event starts: 
07/25/2019 - 1:00pm
Event ends: 
07/25/2019 - 2:00pm
Cost:
$0.00
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Webinar
Irving, TX
United States
Relevant financial relationships: Gretchen Brummel will discuss off-label use of drugs
 
Planning committee members
Kristi Kuper, PharmD, BCPS
Senior Clinical Manager, Infectious Diseases
Vizient
 
Natalie Webb, MHA, RN, CPHQ
Accreditation Director
Vizient
 
Jackie Stokes
Manager, Pharmacy Program
Vizient
 
Course reviewer
Kristi Kuper, PharmD, BCPS
Senior Clinical Manager, Infectious Diseases
Vizient
 
Speakers
Theresa Madaline, MD
Healthcare Epidemiologist
Montefiore Medical Center
The University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine
 
 
 
 
 
 

Joint Accreditation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, Vizient, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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Designation Statements:
NURSING
This activity is designated for 1.00 hours.
Vizient, Inc. is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP12580, for 1.20 contact hours.
 
PHARMACY
Vizient, Inc. designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ACPE credit hours.
Universal Activity Number: JA0006103-0000-19-089-L01-P
Universal Activity Number: JA0006103-0000-19-089-L01-T
CEU
Vizient, Inc. will award CEUs to each participant who successfully completes this program. The CEU is a nationally recognized unit of measure for continuing education and training programs that meet certain criteria (1 contact hour = 0.1 CEU).

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.20 CBRN
  • 1.00 General CEU – Attendance

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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