Lab Samples and Suspect Cases: How to Handle, Package, and Ship Specimens from High-risk Patients
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Lab Samples and Suspect Cases: How to Handle, Package, and Ship Specimens from High-risk Patients
The estimated time to complete this enduring material is 60 minutes.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This accredited continuing education activity is intended primarily for healthcare workers and teams which may include but are not limited to, medical and nursing staff, administration, education/training leadership, and infection control leadership. Staff specializing in emergency management, communications, specialized clinical areas, laboratory, facilities management and environmental services are also welcome.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this enduring material, the participant should be better able to:
- Define the term PUI (persons under investigation)
- Describe how to classify PUI specimens for shipping purposes
- Describe key considerations of a frontline facility’s shipping plan and transport options for PUI specimens
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
In order to receive a certificate of completion you must complete these steps.
- View the entire presentation
- Complete the post-test with a score of 2 out of 3 or better
- Complete the online evaluation
- Submit the Completion Attestation
FACULTY
Rob Nickla, RBP, CBSP(ABSA), QLS, M(ASCP)
MediaLab: Consultant
The below faculty have nothing to disclose:
- Jill Morgan, RN*
- Karen Stiles, BS
*Faculty and planning committee member
PLANNING COMMITTEE
The below planning committee members have nothing to disclose:
- Britton Clark, MPH
- Valeta Creason-Wahl, HMCC
- Vicki Herrera, MS
- Chimora Imonugo, MD, MPH
- Heidi Keeler, PhD, RN
- Benjamin Mattson, MS Ed
- Jason Noble, BA, BFA
- Renee Paulin, MSN, RN, CWOCN
- Brenda Ram, CMP, CHCP
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
This program is funded by ASPR