PHF E-NEWS Original date: 4-1-03 Subject: Information about an April 4, 2003 broadcast, "Preventing Spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)." Contents: - Preventing Spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), April 4, 2003 webcast/satellite broadcast/audiobridge - How to view the archived webcast after April 4, 2003 - How to provide CDC with immediate, online feedback about the program - Links to related resources and programs CDC BROADCAST INFORMATION "Preventing Spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)" A Public Health Training Network Live Satellite Broadcast, Webcast & Audiobridge Friday, April 4, 2003, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET - Rebroadcast 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET ***Please adjust for your time zone*** Broadcast/webcast/audiobridge information: http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/PHTN/sars (go to course overview at bottom of page) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This broadcast sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and supported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide information on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) reported in patients in Asia, North America, and Europe.  This global broadcast will discuss the latest findings regarding the SARS outbreak and prevention of transmission in healthcare settings.  The faculty will include representatives from WHO, CDC, and several affected countries who will report their experiences with SARS. GOAL To provide the public health and clinical communities basic information regarding the SARS outbreak and guidance to prevent transmission.  Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to: - Describe the current outbreak of SARS - Describe strategies to prevent transmission in hospitals and healthcare facilities - Recognize the need for international cooperation to stop the spread of SARS INTENDED AUDIENCES Clinicians, healthcare providers, and public health advisors in countries reporting cases of SARS and others who want knowledge of SARS transmission prevention strategies DETAILS Program details including registration information, procedures for questions, and satellite, webcast, and audiobridge technical specifications are posted on the webcast site.  Go to "course overview" at the bottom of the page. UNABLE TO VIEW THE BROADCAST LIVE? An archived version of the webcast will be available after April 4, 2003.  You may view the archived webcast at http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/PHTN/sars. NO CD-ROM OR VIDEOTAPE AVAILABLE Due to the immediate nature of this information, NO CD-ROM OR VIDEOTAPE OF THE PROGRAM WILL BE DISTRIBUTED. CDC ASKS FOR YOUR ONLINE FEEDBACK ABOUT THE BROADCAST Registration and evaluation via the CDC/ATSDR Training and Continuing Education Online System at http://www2a.cdc.gov/TCEOnline/ is encouraged.  Participants who register for and evaluate the satellite broadcast or webcast program by May 4, 2003 will be awarded a certificate of attendance. In addition, CDC invites all viewers to submit a short review on TrainingFinder.org.  Your feedback will help to improve these programs and can be seen by other interested professionals. Posting a review is easy.  First, click on the course listing on TrainingFinder.org at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit www.train.org]. Then go to "Write an online review." Follow the instructions to enter your overall quality rating (1-5 stars) and text review. FOR THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION World Health Organization (WHO) http://www.who.int/csr/sars/en/   Provides the public and professionals global information about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) from WHO, which is coordinating the international investigation of this outbreak.  Updated daily to ensure that the most current information is available. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/  Contains the latest SARS information including CDC guidelines and recommendations for clinicians, health departments, laboratories, travelers, air travel workers, and others.  Provides links to WHO and other international resources. Frequently Asked Questions (CDC) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/faq.htm  Answers questions about SARS and its origin and spread.  Addresses questions about CDC recommendations for individuals, travelers, households, and health care settings. ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND INFORMATION RESOURCES MEDLINEplus - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome National Library of Medicine http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/severeacuterespiratorysyndrome.html  Contains links to SARS news reports from the U.S. media and around the world.  Click on the "Search MEDLINE" feature to find recent research articles on SARS.  Also offers links to fact sheets, organizations, and images. TrainingFinder.org http://www.TrainingFinder.org TrainingFinder.org has been expanded into TRAIN, an online learning management system. Visit TRAIN at www.TRAIN.org.  Check back with TrainingFinder.org for information about new SARS distance learning programs from WHO, CDC, Public Health Training Network, and others as they become available.  Click on "Search" to search by keyword (e.g., SARS) or "Advanced Search" to use multiple search criteria.  To receive an e-mail automatically when new SARS courses are added, first perform a search with your desired criteria, then click on the "Stay Informed" feature. Back to E-News Main Page PHF Home Page Updated 8-19-07