PHF E-NEWS Original date: November 12, 2001
Subject: "CDC Responds: Bioterrorism and the Infection Control Community"Live Broadcast: Friday, November 16, 2001, 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST
Re-broadcast: Monday, November 19, 2001, 5:00 - 6:30 PM ESTThis live satellite and web broadcast will present an update on infection control recommendations to address threats or actual events related to bioterrorism. Included will be a summary of the current investigation and an overview of practical preparedness guidance for healthcare epidemiologists and other healthcare professionals. A panel of experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will address issues such as recommendations for patient care, disinfection practices, mail handling, and other infection control issues within a healthcare facility. A toll-free audio line will be available for those unable to arrange a viewing location.
A program fact sheet with technical specifications for the live satellite broadcast, webcast, and audio line is posted in Acrobat Reader (PDF) and HTML at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit www2a.cdc.gov/phtn/default.asp]. Webcast links for the entire series of bioterrorism and anthrax broadcasts since October 18 can be found at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit www2a.cdc.gov/phtn/default.asp].
FREE VIDEO COPIES AVAILABLE:
The CDC will provide a single VHS videotape of the 11/16/01 program free of charge to anyone who is unable to view the live broadcast. Videotapes will be available approximately 10 days after the broadcast. You can order the video from the Public Health Foundation by phone at 1-877-252-1200 (011-301-645-7773 for international calls) or online at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit http://bookstore.phf.org/index.php?cPath=41]. Alternatively, you may send a request for a single copy of the video by sending your name and complete mailing address by e-mail (info@phf.org) or fax (301-843-0159) with "Bioterrorism & Infection Control Community" in the subject line. Additional copies may be purchased in packages of 5 copies for $35. To order 5-packs online, visit <Retired link> [For more current information, visit visit http://bookstore.phf.org/index.php?cPath=41]. There is a 15% discount on orders of 20 or more 5-packs (i.e., 100 videos).FOR THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION:
CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response
www.bt.cdc.gov
Contains authoritative and up-to-date clinical and public information regarding anthrax and other bioterrorism agents. Provides bioterrorism fact sheets, guidelines, notification protocols, news, Frequently Asked Questions, links, and more. Includes information about CDC roles and national programs such as the National Pharmaceutical Stockpile and the Health Alert Network.ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND INFORMATION RESOURCES:
TrainingFinder.org has been expanded into TRAIN, an online learning management system. Visit TRAIN at www.TRAIN.org.
Provides information on over 30 distance learning courses for public health professionals on bioterrorism and emergency preparedness. Click on "Search" to search by the subject "Bioterrorism/Emergency Preparedness" or by keyword (e.g., anthrax).National Library of Medicine - MEDLINEplus Health Topic on Anthrax
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anthrax.html
Contains targeted links to pertinent information at CDC, other federal agencies, professional associations, media reports, preformulated MEDLINE searches, and more. MEDLINEplus is the NLM's consumer health information service.Updated 4-20-08