Influenza, also known as the “flu,” can have a significant cost due to restricted activities, illness, and deaths. Pregnant women, children, older adults, and individuals with respiratory or chronic debilitating conditions are particularly vulnerable to serious complications of influenza. This course will teach you simple steps to protect yourself and those you serve from getting or spreading the flu.
The goal of this course is to provide all staff with the basics of flu prevention, symptoms, and treatment strategies.
Influenza, also known as the “flu,” can have a significant cost due to restricted activities, illness, and deaths. Pregnant women, children, older adults, and individuals with respiratory or chronic debilitating conditions are particularly vulnerable to serious complications of influenza. This course will teach you simple steps to protect yourself and those you serve from getting or spreading the flu. The goal of this course is to provide all staff with the basics of flu prevention, symptoms, and treatment strategies.
This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Influenza
Cordelia
Impact of Influenza
Cordelia
Flu Complications
How Does the Flu Spread?
Cordelia’s Week
Cordelia
Summary
Section 3: Prevention and Treatment
Vaccination
Standard-Dose Vs. High-Dose
Where Can I Get a Flu Vaccine?
Other Tips for Flu Prevention
If You Get Sick With Influenza
Self-Care
Influenza Myths
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
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Jennifer W. Burks is a Curriculum Designer in Post-Acute Care for Relias. She has over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale's Notes on Nursing, "I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints." Disclosure: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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