ACTIVITY INFORMATION
Release Date: December 15 , 2007
Expiration Date: March 1, 2009
Activity Code: 09MCG71A
Sponsor
Sponsored by the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), UMDNJ-Center for Continuing & Outreach Education and supported by an educational grant from New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services through a MOA titled “Prevention and Control of Influenza.”
Target Audience
This activity is designed for physicians, and other health care professionals in New Jersey who are involved in the care of persons.
Statement of Need
Influenza can be a serious illness for people of any age. Every year, more than 200,000 people across the United States are hospitalized and at 36,000 people die as a result of the flu.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this learning activity, the reader should be able to:
- Understand the clinical aspects and community impact of influenza
- Describe indications for the use of flu vaccine
- Describe laboratory testing available for influenza
- Understand what role they play in tracking & controlling influenza in NJ
Method of Instruction
Participants should read the learning objectives and review the activity in its entirety. After reviewing the material, complete the self-assessment test consisting of a series of multiple-choice and True/ False questions. Upon completing this activity as designed and achieving a passing score of 70% or more on the self-assessment test, participants will receive a credit letter and the test answer key four (4) weeks after receipt of the self-assessment test, registration, and evaluation materials. Estimated time to complete this activity as designed is 2 hours.
Accreditation
Physicians: UMDNJ–Center for Continuing and Outreach Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
UMDNJ–Center for Continuing and Outreach Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
General CEUs: UMDNJ-Center for Continuing and Outreach Education certifies that this program meets the criteria for up to 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), provided the activity is completed as designed. Once CEU equals 10 contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction
Faculty
Lisa McHugh, MPH, US Department of Health and Senior Services
Disclosure
In accordance with the disclosure policies of UMDNJ and to conform with ACCME and FDA guidelines, individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity are required to disclose to the activity participants: 1) the existence of any financial interest or other relationships with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services, with the exemption of non-profit or government organizations and non-health care related companies, within the past 12 months; and 2) the identification of a commercial product/device that is unlabeled for use or an investigational use of a product/device not yet approved.
Faculty Disclosure Declarations
The following have no financial relationships to disclose: Lisa McHugh, MPH
Off-Label Usage Disclosure
This activity does not contain information of commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved.
Disclaimer
The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of NJDHSS, any other manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, or UMDNJ.
It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk, are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. The drug selection and dosage information presented in this activity are believed to be accurate. However, participants are urged to consult the full prescribing information on any agent(s) presented in this activity for recommended dosage, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse effects before prescribing any medication.
Copyright © 2008 UMDNJ-Center for Continuing & Outreach Education. All rights reserved including translation into other languages. No part of this activity may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from UMDNJ-Center for Continuing & Outreach Education.
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