Continuing Education Credits/Contact Hours (CME, CNE, CEU and CHES)
are available for these COCA Conference Calls
COCA Conference Call - Diabetes and Influenza (both Seasonal and H1N1): What Clinicians need to Know
Speakers: Suchita Lorick, DO MPH ; Pamela Allweiss, MD MPH; Kristina Ernst BSN
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM ET
Call-in number: 800-857-4785
Passcode: 2578516
Objectives:
After this activity, the participants will be able to:
1. Identify the type of vaccines and antiviral coverage that are appropriate for people with diabetes
2. Describe the key sick day rules health care providers should emphasize to people with diabetes
COCA Conference Call - Overview of CDC Guidance on Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities (2009 H1N1 Influenza)
Overview of CDC Guidance on Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities (2009 H1N1 Influenza)
Speakers: Arjun Srinivasan, MD; David Weissman, MD
Date: Friday, October 30, 2009
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Call-in number: 800-857-4785
Passcode: 7119244
Objectives:
After this activity, the participants will be able to:
1. Identify updates and revisions to CDC interim guidance on infection control measures to prevent 2009 H1N1 flu transmission in healthcare facilities.
2. Understand approaches and importance for facilities to have a comprehensive plan with regard to respiratory protection which is practical.
3. Describe specific recommendations within this guidance including promoting and administering H1N1 vaccine as well as seasonal flu vaccine.