2020-21 EEH Enduring Program: Primary Care Coronavirus Update

Course Instructions

Registration is not required for this online event, However, due to requirements of our CME accreditation, credits are not applied until the Post-Test and evaluation/follow-up survey are completed.

Release date: 10/28/2020 Expiration date: 10/29/2021

Completion Requirements:  To gain credit for this online activity, participants must view the video, complete the post-test with a 100% pass rate, and complete the evaluation and follow-up survey. Participants will have one attempt to complete the post-test.

Technology Requirements:  Participants will need a computer with access to the internet, sound, and a mechanism to view the video recording to complete this course. Due to technology limitations in the conference room, this audio is difficult to hear at times. It is best if external headphones/speakers are available to listen to audio.

Estimated Completion Time: 65 minutes

Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 8:00 AM - Friday, October 29, 2021, 9:00 AM

On January 31, 2020, Health and Human Services Secretary, Alex M. Azar II, declared a public health emergency (PHE) for the United States to aid the nation’s healthcare community in responding to COVID-19. The outbreak of respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, COVID19, from Wuhan City, Hubei Province in China has caused high morbidity and mortality rates. The beginning of the outbreak was linked to a large seafood and live animal market, suggesting animal-to-person spread. Later, a growing number of patients reportedly did not have exposure to animal markets, indicating person-to-person spread. International impact of the disease has affected travel by causing extensive illness screenings and quarantine procedures in attempt to contain the virus. The potential public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, both globally and to the United States. On February 3, CDC posted “Guidance for assessing the potential risk for various exposures to COVID-19 and managing those people appropriately”. Frequently reported signs and symptoms include fever, cough, myalgia or fatigue and shortness of breath. Healthcare workers are at increased risk due to the care of the patients and potential exposure to patients that traveled overseas. This activity is designed to provide physicians and other providers with the latest information and resources on the COVID19 virus in order to properly identify and follow CDC protocol for the reporting and management of identified patients.

1. 1. Identify the specifics of the novel coronavirus infection symptoms.
2. 2. Discuss the proper diagnosis and treatment of the novel coronavirus illness.
3. 3. Recommend appropriate treatment and quarantine for patients with the novel coronavirus illness.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Edward-Elmhurst Health designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Disclosures:

No one involved in the approval, planning, or presentation of this activity has disclosed any relevant conflict of any interest with any commercial entity.