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1. Plan strategies to reduce and eliminate catheter-associated urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, ventilator associated and non-ventilator-associated pneumonias and central-line-associated bloodstream infections.
2. Assess best practices for treatment and control of multi-drug resistant microorganisms, including MRSA, Clostridium difficile, VRE, ESBL and CRE.
3. Evaluate the newest vaccine recommendations for healthcare workers and children.
4. Distinguish between mosquito-borne illnesses of Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika, which may be a threat to the United States.
5. Assess the latest treatments available for HIV/AIDS, as well as pre-exposure prophylaxis.
6. Determine the medications available that "cure" Hepatitis C.
7. Evaluate the current recommendations to control and treat tuberculosis.

Health-Care Associated Infections: Strategies to Control-Reduce-Eliminate

• Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections
• Surgical Site Infections
• Ventilator-Associated Pneumonias
• Non-ventilator Associated Infections (overlooked HAI)
• Central-Line Associated Bloodstream Infections

The Latest Multi-Drug Resistant Microorganism Guidelines

• Carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae
• Clostridium difficile
• Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
• Vancomycin resistant enterococcus
• Acinetobacter baumannii

Influenza

• Avian vs. swine vs. seasonal influenza
• H1N1 pandemic results
• When to treat? When not to treat?
• Treatment with anti-virals and antibiotics
• New vaccines for flu

Vaccination Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel

• Zoster/shingles
• Pneumoccocal
• MMR, Tdap, etc.

Emerging Infectious Diseases (Zoonotic)

• Ebola: What we learned
• Mosquito-borne (“Zika”, Dengue, Chickungunya, West Nile)
• Tick-borne (Lyme and Babesia)
• Cryptosporidiosis

Bloodborne Pathogens

• Hepatitis B
  • Vaccination protocol for healthcare personnel
  • Staff follow-up after significant exposures
  • Treatments for persons chronically infected
  • Outbreaks in healthcare
• Hepatitis C
  • Treatment “cures” in 12-24 weeks
  • Outbreaks in healthcare-dialysis settings
• HIV/AIDS
  • New one pill daily treatment
  • Healthcare exposure and appropriate prophylaxis

Tuberculosis

• Today’s best approaches to treatment
• Skin testing vs. blood test for exposure
• Follow-up guidelines for healthcare workers conversion testing

William "Barry" Inman has 40 years of experience as an epidemiologist, working for a busy health department in Florida. In his current role, Barry is responsible for control of communicable diseases through surveillance and investigation methods, working directly with the infection control personnel in hospitals, long-term care, acute long-term care, and NASA. He advises concerning appropriate precautions/management strategies and assists infectious disease physicians in the diagnosis of uncommon or exotic diseases by working as a liaison between the Department of Health in Florida and the CDC.

Barry has vast experience in outbreak mitigation and prevention, whether within a healthcare facility, in the community or on a cruise ship. His expertise has been sought for a variety of outbreaks, including: rubella, influenza, legionnaire's disease, measles, pertussis, norovirus and multi-drug resistant microorganism (MRSA, CRE, ESBL). Numerous awards have been bestowed upon Barry for his contributions to minimize the effects of constantly evolving infectious diseases.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: William "Barry" Inman has employment relationships with Brevard County Health Department, Circles of Care, Brevard Community College, Circles of Care, and Health First Inc. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: William "Barry" Inman is a member of the Association of Practitioners of Infection Control, the Association of Practitioners of Infection Control Local Chapter 45, and the Florida Practitioners of Infection Control.

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Florida Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

New York Infectious Diseases: PESI, Inc. provider identification number IC128, is an approved provider who has been authorized to offer the mandated course work in barrier precautions and infection control measures. This entire course qualifies for credit under this requirement.

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