The response to COVID-19 has made it clear that healthcare facilities in the U.S. are not adequately prepared to handle pandemics (Health Affairs, 2020). As with all types of emergencies, a healthcare organization’s prior preparation for a pandemic response is vital. Additionally, all healthcare organizations that receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement are required to adopt emergency preparedness regulations (TJC, n.d).
This course will introduce you to the influenza pandemic response and its three stages of preparation, response, and recovery. You will learn about the basic elements of a pandemic influenza plan and the steps needed to implement this plan when responding to pandemic levels of influenza in the community.
The response to COVID-19 has made it clear that healthcare facilities in the U.S. are not adequately prepared to handle pandemics (Health Affairs, 2020). As with all types of emergencies, a healthcare organization’s prior preparation for a pandemic response is vital. Additionally, all healthcare organizations that receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement are required to adopt emergency preparedness regulations (TJC, n.d). This course will introduce you to the influenza pandemic response and its three stages of preparation, response, and recovery. You will learn about the basic elements of a pandemic influenza plan and the steps needed to implement this plan when responding to pandemic levels of influenza in the community.
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC 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.
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.0000 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Long-Term Health Care Administration (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Understanding Pandemic Influenza
What Is Pandemic Influenza?
Flu Virus Types
Changes in the Virus
Spread and Duration
Phases of Pandemic Influenza
Review
Summary
Section 3: Preparation
Preparedness Committee
Committee Members
Develop a Plan and Collaborate
National and International Resources
Plan Elements
Imminent Preparations
Supplies and Equipment
Review
Summary
Section 4: Response and Recovery
Disseminating the Plan
Detection and Diagnosis
Spread Prevention
Current Treatments
Comfort Measures
High Risk and Complications
Screening Employees
Team Communications
Second Wave
Recovery Phase
Behavioral Health Considerations
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Exam and BrainSparks
Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served.
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