Activity Details
- Credit Type: CME
- Credit Amount: 1.00
- Cost: Free
- Release: Sep 28, 2009
- Expires: Sep 28, 2010
- Estimated Time to Complete:
1 Hour(s) - System Requirements:
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Rate Activity:
Faculty
Christopher T. Nelson, MDAssociate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Infectious Disease
University of Kentucky
Needs Statement
2009 H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health OrganizationExternal Web Site Icon (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of 2009 H1N1 flu was underway.Due to a vast amount of phone calls received by the University of Kentucky HealthCare hotline on the H1N1 virus the need arose to produce a presentation to help answer many questions.
Target Audience
All physicians, PA's, NP's and any healthcare provider who will come in contact with the public.Objectives
1. Differentiate between the different influenza virus types2. Discuss the Epidemiology of the influenza virus
3. Identify Who is at Risk for Seasonal vs. Novel H1N1 Flu?
4. List the different types of Laboratory Testing available and who should be tested
5. Describe the treatment options for patients with influenza
6. Establish procedures for adequate Infection Prevention and Control
7. Develop Pandemic Assumptions and Planning
Accreditation
CMEThe University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.