Pandemic Influenza Preparation

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-PANIP

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Explain how pandemic influenza occurs.
Describe three essential elements of a pandemic influenza plan.
Explain how the elements of a pandemic influenza plan are implemented during the response phase.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Understanding Pandemic Influenza

What Is Pandemic Influenza?

Flu Virus Types

Changes in the Virus

Spread and Duration

Phases of Pandemic Influenza

Review

Summary

Section 3: Preparation

Preparedness Committee

Committee Members

Develop a Plan and Collaborate

National and International Resources

Plan Elements

Imminent Preparations

Supplies and Equipment

Review

Summary

Section 4: Response and Recovery

Disseminating the Plan

Detection and Diagnosis

Spread Prevention

Current Treatments

Comfort Measures

High Risk and Complications

Screening Employees

Team Communications

Second Wave

Recovery Phase

Behavioral Health Considerations

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Exam and BrainSparks

Instructor: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN

Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Intermediate level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.