(Download) "Influenza: A Comprehensive Review" by NetCE # Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
eBook details
- Title: Influenza: A Comprehensive Review
- Author : NetCE
- Release Date : January 01, 2019
- Genre: Education,Books,Professional & Technical,Medical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 322 KB
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with an updated review of influenza, including clinical aspects, public health issues, and strategies for prevention. The goals are to minimize the burden of influenza on patients and communities, prevent complications and hospitalizations, and save healthcare dollars. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Implement a strategy to increase vaccine administration to vulnerable patients.
2. Describe the best method of hand hygiene and other ways of protecting against influenza.
3. List the current antiviral medications available and their use.
4. Teach family members how to care for people with the flu, including interventions for non-English-proficient patients and caregivers.
5. Identify the significance of avian and swine influenza, particularly issues related to pandemic disease.
6. Articulate the history and burden of influenza on the community.
7. Explain the types of influenza viruses, including the H and N designations.
8. Describe the symptoms, transmission, and diagnosis of influenza.
9. Distinguish between influenza and influenza-like illnesses.
10. Identify complications of influenza.
11. Articulate the effectiveness and importance of the influenza vaccines.
This 10-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.