Overview / Abstract: |
In December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) received notification of a cluster of patients with pneumonia of unknown cause. By January 23, 2020, the coronavirus causing this outbreak – SARS-CoV-2 – had been identified. The disease it causes is termed COVID-19. The virus has been demonstrated to have person-to-person transmission and appears to have higher infectivity than the other 2 zoonotic coronaviruses (SARS and MERS), but a lower case-fatality rate. On March 11, 2020, WHO declared the spread of COVID-19 a pandemic and, two days later, on March 13, 2020, a national emergency was declared in the US in response to the disease. The complete clinical picture of COVID-19 is not fully understood. The illness has a range of severity from mild to fatal. Because some infected individuals are asymptomatic and many have mild symptoms, the public-health threat is high. Much information is available about identification and management of patients with COVID-19 who present to hospitals. Very little has been written about how healthcare providers (including physicians, nurses, and pharmacists) should proceed when a patient comes to a private ambulatory-care setting with a clinical presentation consistent with COVID-19. This webcourse, COVID-19 in the Ambulatory Care Setting: A Practical Guide for the Multidisciplinary Team, will provide clinicians in this setting with information on how to prepare for patients who have COVID-19 symptoms, what to do when these patients do present, and what to report to local public-health authorities. The activity will also help clinicians decide on an appropriate patient disposition, clean and disinfect facilities, and determine if healthcare providers and staff need to self-quarantine. |
Expiration |
Mar 30, 2021 |
Discipline(s) |
Physician CME |
Format |
Online, Webinar / Webcast / Video |
Credits / Hours |
1.0 |
Accreditation |
ACCME, ANCC, ACPE |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Anthony D. Harris, MD, MPH Karen Hoffmann, RN, MS, CIC, FSHEA, FAPIC |
Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Infectious Disease, Primary Care |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
This activity is not supported by any grantor or commercial interest. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
Rockpointe COVID-19, Coronavirus, Free CME, CME Free CE CME |