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BEST PRACTICES IN TB CONTROL #2: ENHANCING SUPPORTIVE SOCIAL SERVICES FOR TB PATIENTS

November 19, 2008 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, EST

Presented by

New Jersey Medical School Global Tuberculosis Institute

This program is an activity of
 
Course Description
Current TB surveillance data indicates that the many TB patients include foreign born, homeless, substance abusers, refugees, migrants, and HIV-infected persons. Peer-reviewed literature has indicated that the inclusion of social support services in the care of these patients enhances treatment adherence and outcomes. This web-based seminar will cover resources that can be utilized to assist at-risk TB patients. Case presentations will be included.

Target Audience
TB control staff who work with patients who require enhanced supportive social services.

Objectives

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify populations with TB who would benefit from enhanced social support services
  • List resources for social support within the public health and non-public health sectors
  • Apply innovative techniques for enhancing support
  • Discuss examples of social support strategies used in homeless and refugee populations

Faculty
  • Paul Colson, PhD
    Program Director, Charles P. Felton National Tuberculosis Center
  • Adeline Nyamathi, ANP, PhD
    Associate Dean for Academic Affairs UCLA School of Nursing
  • Kristin Gall, RN, MSN
    Community Health Nurse Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

Course Requirements
Participants must have Internet access (high-speed preferred), a speaker phone, and an email address to receive course information. If multiple persons wish to participate at one site, there is no limit to the number of participants. However, sites must identify a contact person to receive conference information and collect and submit completed evaluation forms and sign-in sheet.

Registration Process
Please complete the registration process online by clicking here. If a group is participating together in the same room, only one person in the group should register. You will receive notification of acceptance of your registration at least 2 weeks prior to the seminar date.

Fee
This conference is free.

Planning Committee

NJMS Global TB Institute

  • Nisha Ahamed, MPH
    Program Director, Education and Training
  • Rajita Bhavaraju, MPH
    Training and Consultation Specialist

UCLA School of Nursing

  • Adeline Nyamathi, ANP, PhD
    Associate Dean for Academic Affairs


Continuing Education Credits

UMDNJ–Center for Continuing and Outreach Education (CCOE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (CME)to provide continuing education for physicians.

UMDNJ–CCOE designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Center for Continuing and Outreach Education is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by NJSNA, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is awarded 1.5 contact hours. (60 minute CH) Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13780.

 

For more information, please contact Rajita Bhavaraju at (973) 972-4811 or email at bhavarrr@umdnj.edu