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Dr. Cyment explains how influenza impacts society, the practitioner, and practice in this hour. He thoroughly reviews the topic, including the impact on the community, epidemiology, population at the highest risk, immunization considerations, transmission at work, and practical steps to reduce infection within a practice.
Every practitioner needs to know more about the diseases spreading within their communities, patient population, and organization. These courses will provide helpful information to help you minimize the spread of infectious diseases and minimize the impact these diseases will have on your practice.
Dr. Cyment explains the importance of hand hygiene in practice. He explores the need for frequent hand washing, the barriers that make it difficult, and provides practical solutions. He discusses the common ways in which people and objects become contaminated and offers recommendations to minimize the spread of infection.
Dr. Cyment reviews the essential issues regarding HIV, hepatitis A & B, malaria, and syphilis. Topics discussed include contaminated bodily fluids, exposure concerns, transmission, symptoms, and vaccines. In addition, he offers essential information regarding precautions, exposure determination, and control plans.
Learning Objectives
The participant will be able to explain which pathogens to consider when working with patients, assess pathogen prevalence presenting symptoms, and implement a plan to avoid infection during accidental exposure.
Participants will be able to appraise a practice for hygiene deficiencies, locate problem areas, and develop a plan to implement new hygiene policies and procedures to reduce contamination and the spread of disease.
The participant will be able to minimize the spread of flu within their practice and reduce the impact widespread flu has on practice.
