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Course Overview |
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Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Streamlining POD Design and Operations
Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast and Webcast
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Originally aired April 14, 2005
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
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The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) was established in 1999 at
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to
provide an inventory of medications and medical supplies
available to send to a location in the event of a large
infectious disease outbreak or other public health emergency,
including a bioterrorism attack. In light of new information
on bioterrorism, particularly Anthrax, we now know that communities
of all sizes must work the goal of providing prophylaxis for the total
population in 48 hours (for Anthrax). State and local planners must find
new ways to increase the number of patients seen in shorter periods of
time and yet we must adhere to certain standards of medical care.
Streamlining POD operations is the key to exceeding predetermined patient
per hour goals. A question and answer session will enable participants
nationwide to pose questions to panelists via a toll free telephone, fax, or TTY lines.
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Goal
To introduce participants to methods of setting up
and operating Points of Dispensing (PODs)
to achieve maximum effectiveness.
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Objectives
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- List the goals of a mass antibiotic prophylaxis POD.
- Know methods to achieve POD effectiveness and efficiency.
- Identify three ways to increase Patients per Hour (PPH).
- Define "Balancing the Line."
- Determine a method for evaluating progress.
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Target Audience
This broadcast is designed for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) local and state planners.
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Presenters
William F. Raub, PhD, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Jacquelyn Mason, PhD, Industrial Engineer, National Center for Environmental Health, CDC
William D. Hacker, MD, FAAP, CPE, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Health
Matthew Minson, MD, Director, Emergency Medical Services Division, Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services
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Site Registration Information
Site Registration is now open and will only be available through the
CDC/ATSDR Training and Continuing Education Online at
http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtnonline.
Site Administrators/Facilitators please register downlink facilities in
order to allow viewers to locate a viewing site.
Participant registration will begin April 7 and be available through
May 16, 2005.
Course numbers are listed below:
SB0173 - Satellite Broadcast
WC0073 - Webcast
Participants are encouraged but not required to register
and evaluate the broadcast/webcast. Registration and evaluation will
provide valuable feedback to CDC. A certificate of attendance will
be awarded to participants who complete the evaluation.
Questions about registration should be directed to 800-41-TRAIN, 404-639-1292,
or ce@cdc.gov.
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Webcast Information
This program will have a live webcast and also will be available
for viewing after April 14, 2005. View
webcast.
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Videotapes
Contact your State Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Consultant to request a videotape.
For further information, contact SNS_PPB@cdc.gov. |
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This page last reviewed: March 21, 2005
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