Disaster Preparedness for Health Professionals

When disaster strikes, we need all the help we can get, especially within the healthcare field. But how can well-meaning volunteers offer their assistance without becoming a hindrance to the carefully coordinated disaster plan? Dr. John Blossom and infectious disease specialist Dr. Christian Sandrock talk with disaster response experts about how healthcare providers of all varieties can volunteer through sanctioned organizations and how we can train more people as volunteers for future disasters.
 <a href=http://www.cmecalifornia.com target=_blank>Now with Category 1 CME Credit.</a> Series: "Disaster Preparedness for Health Professionals" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 16929]

Disaster Preparedness: Disaster Volunteerism

You can’t watch TV these days without hearing about the threat of diseases like swine flu, bird flu or other emerging infections. With so much conflicting information in the media, it’s hard to discern the facts about these pandemics and how we can best protect ourselves. Join Dr. John Blossom and infectious disease specialist Dr. Christian Sandrock as they talk with disaster response experts about how to recognize, report and respond to these pandemics, and lessons learned from previous experiences.
 <a href=http://www.cmecalifornia.com target=_blank>Now with Category 1 CME Credit.</a> Series: "Disaster Preparedness for Health Professionals" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 16928]

Disaster Preparedness: Pandemic Influenza and Emerging Infections 

Anthrax, nerve gas, industrial accidents. The thought of such things strikes fear in all of us. Thankfully, there are systems in place if such an event should occur. Join Drs. John Blossom and Christian Sandrock as they talk with disaster response experts about how healthcare providers - often the first responders in these cases - can best detect, report and respond to chemical and biological events.
 <a href=http://www.cmecalifornia.com target=_blank>Now with Category 1 CME Credit.</a> Series: "Disaster Preparedness for Health Professionals" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 16927]

Disaster Preparedness: Chemical and Biological Agents

Earthquakes, fires, floods. Natural disasters come in all shapes and sizes. If one hits your community, will you be ready? Do you understand the systems in place to respond to these disasters and ensure the health and safety of your community? Join noted experts Dr. John Blossom and infectious disease specialist Dr. Christian Sandrock as they talk with health care providers and disaster response experts about how to respond when a natural disaster strikes. <a href=http://www.cmecalifornia.com target=_blank>Now with Category 1 CME Credit.</a> Series: "Disaster Preparedness for Health Professionals" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 15029]

Disaster Preparedness: Natural Disasters

Hear from noted health care providers and disaster response experts from around California, a state with a well-tested emergency response system that can serve as a model for the rest of the country.

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