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Original date: 12-04-02 Subject: CDC Bioterrorism Update: Smallpox Preparedness This message contains important information about training and education for those who will help implement a smallpox vaccination preparedness program. - December 5 & 6 satellite broadcast and webcast information - How to order a copy of the program - How to provide CDC with immediate, online feedback about the program - Links to related sources BROADCAST INFORMATION "CDC Bioterrorism Update: Smallpox Preparedness" A National Immunization Program and Public Health Training Network Live Satellite Broadcast & Webcast Part 1: Thursday, December 5, 2002, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM ET Part 2: Friday, December 6, 2002, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM ET ***Please adjust times for your time zone*** Broadcast site: http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtn/smallpox.asp PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Implementation of vaccination plans for smallpox preparedness and response will require a variety of persons in state and local health departments, hospitals, and other healthcare settings to receive information on smallpox and smallpox vaccine issues.  This program will assist stakeholders in planning and preparation for vaccinating public health and healthcare response personnel who would be needed to provide care for and implement control strategies for initial smallpox cases. This broadcast will be presented in a series of modules targeted toward state and local health department and clinical personnel.  State and local health department personnel will need information to guide their planning for establishing public health and healthcare response teams, and details regarding setting up smallpox vaccination delivery, administration, and follow-up.  Detailed information will be provided for smallpox vaccine clinic personnel and clinicians who may evaluate and treat adverse events.  Information will be provided to hospital administrators and hospital-based clinicians to help with decisions about program participation and possible vaccination sequelae.  Basic clinical information will be provided to primary care physicians, including evaluation of patients with rash illness/suspected smallpox, screening issues for potential vaccinees who may seek their advice, and management and referral of adverse reactions following vaccination. The component modules will be presented in a two-day distance learning satellite broadcast and webcast on December 5-6, 2002. Following the live program, the information presented will be available in a variety of formats, including videotape and CD-ROM. GOAL To provide basic information required to implement a smallpox vaccination preparedness program. TARGET AUDIENCES State and local public health vaccine program implementers Vaccine clinic personnel Clinicians/healthcare workers and public health personnel considering vaccine program participation Clinicians/healthcare workers in hospitals designated as healthcare response teams Front line/primary care clinicians DETAILS: A fact sheet with program details including a timed agenda, registration information, and satellite and webcast technical specifications is posted at http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtn/smallpox.asp. WEBCAST: http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtn/webcast/smallpox/default.asp Archived webcast links for the entire series of CDC bioterrorism broadcasts since October 18, 2001 can be found at http://www.bt.cdc.gov/training/index.asp. CD-ROM OR VIDEOTAPE AVAILABLE Updated CD-ROM and videotape information added in bold below - edited 12-23-02: Smallpox Preparedness - FREE Five CD-ROM Set This program is a five CD-ROM set from the December 5 & 6, 2002 and December 20, 2002 satellite broadcasts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  The program provides basic information required to implement a smallpox vaccination preparedness program. The five CD-ROM set includes: Overview, Communications and Hospital Considerations Operational Issues Issues for Clinicians Smallpox Vaccine Administration Considerations for Response Team Volunteers The CD-ROM set will be available in mid-January.   The materials will also be available on videotape. ORDERING INFORMATION Order a copy of the broadcast from the Public Health Foundation by E-mail - info@phf.org Online - <Retired link> [For more current information, visit http://bookstore.phf.org/index.php?cPath=41_75]. Phone 1-877-252-1200 Fax 301-843-0159 If ordering a single copy of the entire program by email or fax, please: 1. Provide your name and complete mailing address 2. Indicate the desired format: CD-ROM or VHS videotape. CDC ASKS FOR YOUR ONLINE FEEDBACK ABOUT THE BROADCAST Participants who register for and evaluate the satellite broadcast or webcast program by January 20, 2003 will be awarded a certificate of attendance. Registration and evaluation at http://www2a.cdc.gov/phtnonline/ is encouraged, but not required. In addition, CDC invites all viewers - including CD-ROM and videotape 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 (note: you must register or be a registered user to view/post reviews), click on the course listing on TrainingFinder.org at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit http://www.train.org, click on "Course Search" and search on subject "Terrorism / Emergency Readiness"].  Follow the instructions to enter your overall quality rating (1-5 stars) and text review. PREVIOUS REVIEWS FOR CDC SMALLPOX BROADCASTS Online reviewers gave last year's program "Smallpox: What Every Clinician Should Know" (12/31/01) an average of 4.5 of 5 stars.  Read their comments (note: you must register or be a registered user to view/post reviews) at <Retired link> [For more current information, visit http://www.train.org, click on "Course Search" and search on subject "Terrorism / Emergency Readiness"].   FOR THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response http://www.bt.cdc.gov Contains authoritative and up-to-date clinical and public information regarding smallpox and other potential bioterrorism agents.  Provides smallpox vaccination fact sheets, guidelines, protocols, training modules, news, response planning resources, Frequently Asked Questions, links, and more. 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 nearly 100 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., smallpox). Use "Advanced Search" to combine search categories. Emergency Preparedness Core Competencies <Retired link> [For more current information, visit http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/nursing/chphsr/pdf/btcomps.pdf] Emergency Preparedness: What's Your Competency? (Video) http://bookstore.phf.org/product_info.php?cPath=41_73&products_id=225  Communication During Crisis: The Role of Media During Public Health Emergencies (Video) http://bookstore.phf.org/product_info.php?cPath=41_72&products_id=248 CDC Responds: Risk Communication and Bioterrorism (Video) <Retired link> [For more current information, visit http://bookstore.phf.org/index.php?cPath=41_72] ASTHO Risk and Crisis Communications Tools (Webcast Archive and Downloadable Workbook) http://www.astho.org/?template=risk_communication.html National Library of Medicine - MEDLINEplus Health Topic on Smallpox http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/smallpox.html Back to E-News Main Page PHF Home Page Updated 8-20-08