Program #798 • Available Friday, April 19, 2002
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Tuesday, April 19, 2005

Hospital Preparedness for Bioterrorism

 

Program Description

Is the American medical community ready for a mass-casualty event on its home turf? In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and following the subsequent uncontrolled spread of anthrax through the U.S. postal system, many consider this to be a timely question. Public health and disaster management experts have been preparing for the possibility of terrorism and bioterrorism for years, however, and procedures and systems are in place that enable hospitals and clinicians to cope with potential disaster. In this video program, two New York-based emergency physicians with expertise in prehospital care, disaster management, and infectious diseases share their perspectives on the current status of preparedness in American health care facilities. They also describe how you and your hospital can sharpen response skills to ensure high-quality care without compromising safety, and they provide the latest clinical information about dealing with biological and chemical agents.

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

This activity is designed for primary care physicians, infectious disease specialists, public health officials, and any other physicians involved with disaster planning, community health, or responses to potential terrorism or bioterrorism incidents.

Learning Objectives

After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:

CME Credit Designations

ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Saturday, April 19, 2003. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.

AOA This activity is eligible for up to 2 hours of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.