Anthrax and Other Bioterrorism Agents - Information for Clinicians

Following is the text of the CDC announcement about the webcast Thursday Oct. 18:

Anthrax: What Every Clinician Should Know

An American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, Public Health Training Network and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention broadcast.

Live Broadcast Thursday Oct. 18, 2001
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EDT [1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Pacific]

Re-Broadcast Monday Oct. 22, 2001
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT [2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Pacific]

This live satellite and web broadcast will present clinical guidelines and procedures for the early recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and reporting of anthrax exposure. A panel of experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will provide an overview of clinical, laboratory and public health preparedness for potential Bacillus anthracis incidence. Exposure incidents will be emphasized. A question- and-answer session will enable participants nationwide to pose questions to panelists fax or e-mail during the program.

Goal:

To provide physicians, nurse clinicians and other health care workers serving in private offices, hospitals and public health settings with an update of how to correctly recognize, test, diagnose, treat and report cases that could be attributed to Bacillus anthracis exposure.

Objectives:

After the satellite broadcast, participants will be able to:

• * Describe the critical role the front line medical practitioners play in the public health system's surveillance of Bacillus anthracis exposure.
• * Describe the proper clinical practice for early recognition, testing, diagnosis, treatment and reporting of anthrax exposure.
• * Provide accurate and relevant information about Bacillus anthracis and the risk it poses to individuals and the community.

Target Audience:

Physicians, nurse clinicians and other health care workers serving in private offices, hospitals and public health settings.

Expected Participants:

• * Tommy Thompson, Secretary, Department of Health & Human Services
• * Jeffrey P. Koplan, MD, MPH, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• * Ed Baker, MD, Director, Public Health Practice Program Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• * Bradley A. Perkins, MD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• * David S. Stephens, MD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Emory University

Satellite Technical Specifications:

Broadcast Signal Date and Time
Thursday, October 18, 2001 - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EDT
Test signal 2:00 PM EDT

Re-Broadcast Monday October 22, 2001 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
Test signal 4:30 PM EDT

C Band
Satellite: Galaxy - 4R
Longitude: 99 West
Channel: 21
Downlink Frequency: 4080
Polarization: Horizontal
Audio Frequency: 6.2 & 6.8

Ku Band
Satellite: Galaxy 4R
Longitude: 99 West
Channel:
Downlink Frequency: 12117
Polarization: Horizontal
Audio Frequency: 6.2 & 6.8
Additional Networks:
HSTN
LTCN
JCSN

PHYSICIANS: Contact your State Health Department Distance Learning Coordinator or local hospital to find a viewing site. This broadcast will be closed-captioned.

Web Cast Information:

A link to the web cast will be provided on the day of the broadcast at www.cdc.gov/phtn

Numbers for Call-In During Program:

FAX: 888-361-4011
E-mail: phtnlive@cdc.gov
Technical Assistance Line: 888-626-8730

Audiobridge Information

An audiobridge will be available for those unable to arrange for a viewing location. 1-888-917-8047 After dialing you will be prompted to say the following information:
Verbal Passcode: Dr. Koplan
Leader Name: Jo Ann Bittle

Sponsors:

American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, Public Health Training Network, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the University of North Carolina School of Public Health.

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