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National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

Adult Pneumococcal Disease: Know Your Options

Overview / Abstract:	Pneumococcal bacteria are a leading cause of infectious disease in the United States. Adults are particularly vulnerable to invasive pneumococcal disease that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. These infections also place a heavy financial burden on the healthcare system due to frequent and prolonged hospitalization. The clinical and economic costs attributed to these infections are expected to increase due to the aging of the US population and increased longevity of patients with immunosuppressive conditions. This is despite the availability of effective preventive measures, such as vaccination, that are critical in maintaining quality of life in the adult patient population, especially in the era of multidrug resistance. Role of Infectious Diseases Experts The recent advances in the development of pneumococcal vaccines are anticipated to result in updated immunization recommendations. Healthcare providers (HCPs) must be aware of the latest developments in order to incorporate updated recommendations into their clinical practice. Infectious disease experts will be responsible for providing guidance to HCPs on the appropriate use of vaccines for various adult patient populations based on the available evidence. The recommendations from these experts will assist HCPs in reducing the burden of pneumococcal disease. Role of Primary Care Providers Adults at risk for pneumococcal disease commonly present at the offices of their primary care providers (PCPs) with complex healthcare issues, including acute and chronic illnesses and comorbid conditions. Therefore, by being on the forefront of patient care, PCPs can play a significant role in preventing and reducing pneumococcal disease. Education is critical to close the existing practice gaps. To improve pneumococcal vaccination rates among adults at risk for pneumococcal disease, HCPs must have the competence to: •Identify patients at risk for pneumococcal disease •Understand the effectiveness and limitations of pneumococcal vaccines •Recognize and address patient-related and process-related barriers to pneumococcal vaccination •Vaccinate patients in accordance with current recommendations HCPs must take a more proactive approach in helping to close the pneumococcal immunization gap. Target Audience This activity is designed for healthcare professionals who manage adult populations at risk for pneumococcal disease and can take a proactive role in preventing these infections through vaccination.
Expiration	Feb 07, 2013
Discipline(s)	Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME
Format	Online
Credits / Hours	Physicians This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Elements and Accreditation Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and Vemco MedEd, LLC. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NFID designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Method of Participation and Instruction for Credit There are no fees for participating in or receiving credit for this online educational activity. For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board. •Review the complete CME information including target audience, learning objectives, and disclosures. •Review the entire Expert Panel Roundtable. •Please click here to complete the Post Test and Evaluation Form. Please note that to receive credit you must receive a passing score of at least 80%. •A printable certificate will be issued. For questions, please contact us at cme@nfid.org.
Accreditation	Physicians This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Elements and Accreditation Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and Vemco MedEd, LLC. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NFID designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For questions, please contact us at cme@nfid.org.
Presenters / Authors / Faculty	William Schaffner, MD President, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Professor and Chair Department of Preventive Medicine Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Nashville, TN Thomas M. File, Jr., MD, MSc, MACP, FIDSA, FCCP President-elect, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Chair, Division of Infectious Disease Summa Health System Akron, OH Professor, Internal Medicine; Master Teacher; Chair, Infectious Disease Section Northeast Ohio Medical University Rootstown, OH Michael D. Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA Associate Professor and Chair Department of Pharmacy Practice Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy Birmingham, AL Kristin L. Nichol, MD, MPH, MBA Associate Chief of Staff for Research Minneapolis VA Medical Center Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Activity Specialities / Related Topics	Family Medicine, Geriatrics / LTC, Immunizations / Vaccinations, Immunology / Immunosuppression, Infectious Disease, Pediatrics, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Public Health / Community Health
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers	This activity is jointly sponsored by The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and Vemco MedEd. This activity is supported by an educational grant to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases from Merck & Co., Inc.
Keywords / Search Terms	National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Free CE CME

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