NYS Association of Occupational Health Nurses

CDC - Assessing Environmental Exposures Webinar Feb. 13, 2018

Posted about 6 years ago by Patricia Sadowski

Don’t Overlook Assessing Environmental Exposures — During a Disaster and Every Day

Overview

Environmental hazards are often not considered during patient intake. Taking a full exposure history of patients during intake can ensure an accurate diagnosis, both during a disaster situation, or in an everyday consult.

During this COCA call, clinicians will learn how to utilize the expertise and support from the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs).

The recordings (audio, slides, and transcript) for this call will be posted on the webpage a few days after the COCA Call.

Free Continuing Education (CE) is available for this COCA Call. Please see below for instructions on how to receive CE.

Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Time: 2:00-3:00 pm (Eastern Time)

At the time of the call please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/642598715

Or iPhone one-tap:

US: +16468769923,,642598715# or +16699006833,,642598715#

Or Telephone:

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 408 638 0968

Webinar ID: 642 598 715

International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=qFbcCoWtKbP9AdEJH4UsyAVRwxXt7OHo

Objectives

At the conclusion of this COCA Call, the participant will be able to accomplish the following:

  • Identify why taking an environmental exposure history is a critical consideration during a clinical intake during a disaster or disaster recovery situation.
  • List the rationale for taking an exposure history as part of a clinical assessment.
  • Easily access the resources of the PEHSU.


Accreditation Statements


CNE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited as a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This activity provides 1.0 contact hour.