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2023 Conference Proceedings:
Long COVID’s Impact on Patients, Workers,
& Society: A review
 
2022 Conference Proceedings:
Frontline Worker Safety in the
Age of COVID-19: A Global Perspective

2021 Conference Proceedings:
COVID-19 Lessons Learned:
A Global Perspective

2020 Conference Proceedings:
COVID 19: Through the Eyes
of the Frontline 

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Additional Online 2025 Conference Resources 
   
 
Additional Online Conference Continuing Education

2023 Long COVID’s Impact on Patients, Workers, & Society: A review  

Four credit hours for Physician - Category I AMA Credits and 4 credit hours from the Corresponding Kentucky Board Accreditation, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Respiratory, Occupational Therapy, EMS, and Nursing (4.8 hrs).
Southern Kentucky AHEC Course: (Accredited through Dec. 31, 2024)
https://sokyahec.thinkific.com
/courses/longcovidimpact 

2022 Frontline Worker Safety in the Age of COVID-19:
A Global Perspective 

Physician - Category I AMA Credits and Corresponding Kentucky Board Accreditation: Nursing, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Respiratory and Occupational Therapy. Approximately 6 credit hours.
 
Southern Kentucky AHEC Course:  (Accredited through Dec. 31, 2023)
https://sokyahec.thinkific.com
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ANCC approval for 6.0 Credit Hours (total for two 3 hour enduring courses).  (Accredited through Sept. 13, 2024)
  

2022 ANCC CEU Course Part 1 (healthwatchusa.net)
  
2022 ANCC CEU Course Part 2 (healthwatchusa.net)

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Introduction: Kevin T. Kavanagh, MD, MS, Board Chairman Health Watch USA
 
Afternoon Moderator, Jeannie Cimiotti, PhD, RN
      
William Schaffner, MDWilliam Schaffner, MD. Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Vanderbilt University School of MedicinePresenting. "Communications and pandemic mitigation strategies". View Biography
  
 
Wilmore Webley, PhDDr. Wilmore Webley, PhD,
 Professor; Senior Vice Provost for Equity and Inclusion, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Presenting: "Measles, 50 years later." View Biography 
  
  
Lisa Baum, MS, CSP, CSPHA - New York Nurses AssociationLisa Baum, MA, CSP, CSPHA,
Lead Occupational Health & Safety Representative for the New York State Nurses Association.  Will present: A View from the Frontlines: The Current State of Infection Control in U.S. Healthcare Facilities. View Biography 
   
Ambassador Deborah Birx, MDAmbassador Deborah Birx, MD.  Past White House Coronavirus Coordinator. Presenting "Bacterial Phages, a New and Old Treatment for Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria"  View Biography
  
  
Afternoon Moderator, Noel Eldridge
    
 
Professor Michael Baker - New ZealandMichael Baker, PhD. Professor of Public Health University of Otago, Wellington. Presenting "Why 'elimination' should be the default strategy for future severe pandemics" (New Zealand) View Biography
 
  
Dr. Richard Webby PhDRichard Webby, PhD.  St. Jude Research Hospital, Director, World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals and Birds. Presenting "Bird Flu, the risks and prevention of a future pandemic". View Biography 
  
Lidia Morawska, PhD, MScProfessor Lidia Morawska, PhD, MSc.  Distinguished Professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, at Queensland University of Technology. Presenting "Understanding and reducing the spread of respiratory pathogens through the air" (Australia) View Biography
  
Matthias Maiwald, MDMatthias Maiwald, MD Senior Consultant and the Head of Service, Microbiology, at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, National University of Singapore, and at Duke-National University of Singapore Graduate Medical School in Singapore. Presenting "Unusual re-emergence of respiratory pathogens after lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in Singapore."
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Dr. Cynda Crawford, University of FloridaDr. Cynda Crawford.  Fredrica Saltzman Endowed Professorship Chair In Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida.  Presenting: "Bird Flu's Impact on Domestic Farm Animals & Pets."   View Biography

  

Conference Objectives/Outcomes

After completion of the program, 90% of learners will be able to:

  • Apply principles of the global, evidence-based science to improve public health outcomes relating to viral infections.
      
  • Implement strategies designed to improve treatment and prevention options relating to emerging infections.
     

Conference Objectives:

  • Discuss the dangers imposed by four infectious pathogens, SARS-CoV-2, measles, H5N1, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
     
  • Identify preventative strategies for airborne pathogens.
     
  • Educate about misinformation surrounding vaccinations in order to promote patient education.
     
  • Identify the role of bacteriophages in treating antibiotic resistant bacteria.

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The following educational credits have been applied for the following healthcare specialites:

  • Physician/Nursing Home Administrator:
    “This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Massachusetts Nurses Association, and Health Watch USA. Southern KY AHEC is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.” (Total Hours: 4.0 - Applied For)
     
    The Southern KY Area Health Education Center is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This program has been submitted for approval to the Southern KY Area Health Education Center for designating this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • PA/Nurse Practitioner: This program has been submitted for approval by the by the Southern KY AHEC for Category 1 credit. Non-Physician attendance will be awarded.  (Total Hours: 4.0 - Applied For)

  • KBN (Kentucky Board of Nursing) Approval: Rockcastle Regional Hospital, Inc. has been approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN). Provider #4-0059-12-26. Expiration Date: December 31, 2026. “Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual nursing education program does not constitute endorsement of program content.” (Total hours: 4.8 - Applied For)

    This course will outline characteristics and strategies for current bacterial can viral challenges which the United States is facing. These include vaccinations, the role of bacteriophages, improvements in indoor air, the use of respirators, and the combating of misinformation.

  • Physical Therapy: This course has been submitted for approval by the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association for continued competency requirements. (Total Hours: 4.0 - Applied For)

  • EMS: This program has been submitted for approval by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services for credit. (Total Hours: 4.0 - Applied For)

  • Respiratory: This program has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care. (Total Hours: 4.0 - Applied For)

  • Social Work:  This program has been submitted for approval by the Kentucky Board of Social Work. (Total Hours: 4.0 - Applied For) 

  • Occupational Therapy: This program has been submitted for approval by the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy. (Total Hours: 4.0 - Applied For)

  • Denistry: This program has been submitted for approval by the Kentucky Board of Dentristy. (Total Hours: 4.0 - Applied For)

        
 
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