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0259_ABSMC_Infectious Disease/COVID Update_Live
Description:
Clinicians requires a mechanism to remain up to date with the epidemiology of COVID-19, including newer variants, recent developments regarding treatment, vaccines, and current best practices for Long COVID, which is a debilitating condition of unknown etiology. This talk will address the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, wastewater testing methodology, the dominant variants, and treatment options/prevention through vaccines.
Target Audience
Physicians (MD or DO)
Other Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
After completion of this activity, learners will be able to:
1) Explain the current epidemiology of the Covid-19 pandemic.
2) Discuss the newest subvariants of Omicron.
3) Evaluate the current thinking about rebound when taking nirmatrelvir-ritonavir.
4) Summarize the state of knowledge about the pathogenesis and prevention of Long COVID.
Assembly Bills 1195 & 241- Culturally Appropriate Care which is Free of Implicit Biases:
Learners are strongly encouraged to engage in self-directed learning related to the impact of implicit biases in this clinical area via the references provided below:
- 1. Brakefield, W., Olusanya, O., White, B., Shaban-Nejad, A. (2023) Social determinants and indicators of COVID_19 among marginalized communities. A scientific review and call to action for pandemic response and recovery. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness; 17. Doi: 10.1017/dmp.2022.104. Lin
- 2. Mulchan, S. S., Wakefield, E. O., & Santos, M. (2021). What COVID-19 Teaches Us About Implicit Bias in Pediatric Health Care. Journal of pediatric psychology, 46(2), 138–143. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsaa131
Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest
No one involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.
– Provider Designee/Verification: Kerri Maya, MSL, RN
Ursula Boynton, MD
Ajay Upadhyay
John Swartzberg, MD, Professor Emeritus UC Berkeley School of Public Health
John Swartzberg, MD, Professor Emeritus UC Berkeley School of Public Health
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statement
Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note to Other Disciplines: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.
Attendance & Credit Claiming
Text the 6-letter attendance verification code to (916) 866-7913 to claim credit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, 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.
Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Hour(s)
In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, 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.
Sutter Health certifies this Live activity was designated for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Hour(s). Non-physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.