The AVA Ebola Task Force would like to invite you to a special continuing education webinar on this ongoing emergent situation. Ebola Virus Disease: Lessons Learned in the Trenches Contact Hours: 1.2 Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT Speakers: • J. Hudson Garrett Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH, FNP-BC, CSRN, PLNC, VA-BC™, Chairperson, AVA Ebola Task Force and President, Board of Directors, Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) • Mark Rowe, MNSc, RNP, VA-BC™, President, Board of Directors, Association for Vascular Access (AVA) and AVA Ebola Task Force Member Moderator: • Lee Grossman, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, Association for Vascular Access (AVA) Objectives: • Discuss the CDC’s approach to emergent pathogens (Ebola, SARs, MERs, Smallpox, etc.) including basic infection prevention and control measures such as hand hygiene, environmental decontamination, and personal protective equipment • Review current personal protective equipment and their role in prevention of transmission of Ebola Virus Disease • Develop evidence-based strategies for systemic dissemination of infection prevention and control practices across the continuum of healthcare delivery networks Outline: • Basic Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Ebola Virus • Sources of Transmission • Human-to-Human Transmission • Ebola Virus Disease Risk Assessment Recommendations • Clinical Presentation • Laboratory Findings • Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations o Hand Hygiene o Environmental Disinfection and Cleaning o Personal Protective Equipment • Ebola Virus Diagnosis and Diagnostics • Clinical Management of Ebola Virus Disease • Medical Waste Management • Evaluation of the Returned Traveler AVA is an approved provider by California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number 12371. To Register for this webinar: Space is first come, first serve, so please register early to secure your seat in this online educational event. Please register for Association for Vascular Access Continuing Education Webinar: Ebola Virus Disease: Lessons Learned in the Trenches on Nov 5, 2014 2:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar/register/4538735983088280578 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Brought to you by GoToWebinar® Webinars Made Easy® For Ebola Specific Information, visit the dedicated AVA website on Ebola: avainfo.org/EbolaTaskForce
Posted on: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 22:49:05 +0000
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