The Alaska Vaccine ECHO

Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday 

2:00pm - 3:00pm

July '24 through May '25

 

The Alaska Vaccine ECHO is a virtual series specifically designed to educate clinical care providers involved in the distribution and administration of vaccines on critical topics related to vaccines and vaccine administration. We welcome care providers from across the interdisciplinary healthcare team to join us.

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Registration is required for the new season of the Alaska Vaccine ECHO series. 

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Session 3

Respiratory Illnesses

Tuesday, September 17th

2 - 3pm AKT

With Dr. Mishelle Nace and Dr. Elizabeth Ohlsen from the State of Alaska Department of Health

Join us for a timely discussion on the latest updates and best practices for managing respiratory illnesses in adults, children, and vulnerable populations. This session will cover respiratory illness caused by Flu, COVID-19, Pertussis, RSV and others. We will focus on the illnesses as well as the current recommendations for vaccinations and prevention for this fall season.

 During this session we will also explore data on current transmission rates, vaccine supply and ordering, and discuss other considerations for patient care as we enter the peak of the respiratory illness season. Special attention will be given to pediatric and perinatal considerations, particularly the critical role of RSV and pertussis immunizations in protecting infants and pregnant people. 

Join us to stay informed on the latest vaccination guidelines, enhance your practice during this high-risk period, and discuss effective strategies for safeguarding health in Alaska's diverse environments with peer experts from across the state. The session will close with general program updates and time for Q&A, to offer access to the most current and relevant information to support your communities.

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Continuing education credits offered each session

-CME (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM ) 

 

-Nursing (1 ANCC Contact Hour) 

 

-Pharmacy (1 Contact Hour)

Disclosure Statement

Approved Provider Statements: In support of improving patient care, the Alaska Department of Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Psychological Association (APA), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) and the American Dental Association's Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Joint Provider Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint Providership of the Alaska Department of Health (AKDOH) and the University of Alaska Anchorage College of Health. AKDOH is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Contact Hours: AK DOH designates this activity for a maximum of 11 contact hours, commensurate with participation (1 contact hour per session).

• 11 American Medical Association (AMA) Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. (1 contact hour/session).
• Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP): 11 contact hours (1 contact hour/session)
• Continuing nursing education: 11 contact hours (1 contact hour/session).

Financial Disclosures:

No commercial or in-kind support was received for this educational activity. All speakers and planners report no relevant financial relationships related to the content of this activity.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

To receive CE credit please make sure your attendance is recorded for each session, you have actively engaged in the activity, and completed the course evaluation provided by the program facilitators.

Program Overview