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Frontline Worker Conference LogoFrontline Worker Safety in the Age of COVID-19: A Global Perspective
Frontline Worker Safety in the Age of COVID-19 is a webinar designed to update healthcare providers and facility managers on the unprecedented risks COVID-19 imposes on our workforce, along with how to mitigate these risks. World-renowned presentations are provided regarding the dangers Long COVID poses on our workforce, the importance of building ventilation, vaccinations and proper PPE to mitigate these risks, along with how disinformation has impeded an effective COVID-19 response. Speakers include Dr. Lidia Morawska, one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2021, for her work regarding aerosolization of airborne pathogens, Dr. Deborah Birx, past White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, and Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly who will present his recent articles on Long COVID. The successful response in both Singapore and Australia will be discussed, along with misinformation regarding the impact and outcome of Sweden’s response. Other topics include: Workplace violence, disparities, and the role of fomites in the spread of SARS-CoV-2.    Speakers' Bios

Conference Objectives/Outcomes

Understanding important evidence-based strategies which have been learned during the COVID-19 epidemic.
• Identify infection control strategies that prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 disease among both frontline workers and patients.
• Advise retailers, schools, and others on strategies they should undertake to establish a safe workplace which protects both frontline workers and patrons.
• Identify infectious disease infrastructure deficiencies in the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Discuss cultural and socioeconomic barriers and social disparities which place socially disadvantaged populations at increased risk of infection and severe disease.
• Explain the risks of disability and death from not only acute COVID-19 but also the disabling effects of Long COVID. 
  
To register and receive continuing eduation credits for the above online course through Southern Kentucky AHEC go to: https://sokyahec.thinkific.com/courses/frontline-worker-enduring
 
Link To Part I AM Course - 3 hours ANCC Approved
https://www.healthwatchusa.net/Videos-2022-Conference/CEU-CME_Video/CEU-CME-Video-Part_1_AM.html    
  
Link To Part II PM Course - 3 hours ANCC Approved
https://www.healthwatchusa.net/Videos-2022-Conference/CEU-CME_Video/CEU-CME-Video-Part_2_PM.html      
   
  
  
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20210806-AHEC-CoverSlideCOVID-19: Lessons Learned A Global Perspective - Summary & Update
Kevin T. Kavanagh, MD, MS summarizes the June 15, 2021
COVID-19 Conference Regarding: Lessons Learned A Global Perspective. Subjects include, disinformation, anti-vaxxers, the false narrative of herd immunity, under counting of the pandemic's deaths, animals hosts (white tail deer) for SARS-CoV-2, how masks work, how schools can be opened safely, and how to live with an endemic virus. The Delta Variant and future variants are discussed, along with vaccine breakthrough infections. Southern Kentucky AHEC. Aug. 6, 2021.  [Part of a 3 Hr Continuing Education (Wide range of speicalities including Category 1 AMA Credits)  Currently credits are discontinued.  Must contact Souther KY AHEC  seckert@soahec.org .] 
 https://www.healthwatchusa.net/Videos-Presentations/20210806-AHEC-KTK.htm      Download Slides
  
COVID-19 Embrace Public Health StrategiesCOVID-19 The Need for the Public To Embrace Public Health Strategies  
Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm discusses reasons why the public has not embraced public health guidance. They include, overstatement of treatment efficacy, mixed messaging regarding the use of masks, testing for asymptomatic carriers and aerosolization of COVID-19. In addition, false narratives (that herd immunity can be achieved with few deaths, COVID-19 is no deadlier than the flu and children do not become sick) are discussed. Finally, ways of retorting misinformation with examples given regarding the effectiveness of the Zelenko Protocol and use of facial masks. Nov. 12, 2020.  Kentucky Rural Health Association. YouTube Video:  https://www.healthwatchusa.net/Videos-Presentations/20210806-AHEC-KTK.htm        
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Southern AHEC 
The COVID-19 Pandemic:  Symptoms, Disablity, Prevention of Spread, Pediatric Infections & the Opening of Schools
 
The course has three modules, totaling one hour, which presents data and evidence of COVID-19.   Southern KY AHEC.  Aug. 5, 2020.   https://healthwatchusa.net/Videos-Presentations/20200805-AHEC-KTK.htm    Download Complete Course Course Slides
     
COVID-19:  Coronavirus Spread1) COVID-19: Survivability And The Prevention of Spread.
The course discusses the survivability of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 Virus) in the environment (surfaces, sunlight, humidity, heat) and with different types of hand sanitizers. He also describes research behind the use of masks, eye protection and social distancing along with data indicating the virus may be airborne or aerosolized more commonly than thought. Finally, risks and mitigating strategies are described in various retail and community venues.
 (Download Segment Slides  Segment Video: https://youtu.be/XVSxV4MWgfc )
  
COVID-19  Charateristics of the Virus, Symptoms & Long Term Disablity2) COVID-19 Characteristics of the Virus, Symptoms & Long-Term Disability. The course discusses the characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 virus along with the body's immune response and dwindling prospects for herd immunity. Characteristics of COVID-19 along with protracted recovery and disability is also discussed.
 ( Download Segment Slides    Segment Video:  https://youtu.be/HN9irgJaMb4  )  
  
   
   

COVID-19:  Children and Opening of Schools3) COVID-19: Presentation In Children and When To Open Schools.  The course discusses the various presentations of COVID-19 in children, and the risk of childhood transmission to and infections of adults. Current guidance on opening of schools along with international experience on school openings is also discussed.  Related Infection Control Today Article 
 ( Download Segment Slides  Segment Video: https://youtu.be/bH2znWXMAdU )
      
https://healthwatchusa.net/Videos-Presentations/20200805-AHEC-KTK.htm    Download Complete Course Course Slides
(Credits for course are no longer offered.  Southern KY AHEC.  Aug. 5, 2020)
    
  
CoverSlide-AHEC History of COVID-19 ResponseCOVID 19: Tracing the History of Ineffective Infectious Disease Policy
Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm updates his previous lecture which traces the history of the United States' response to the COVID-19 epidemic. A historical perspective is given, covering President George Bush's 2005 proposal of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act to the disastrous second peak of the first wave with continued shortages of medical supplies and the changing federal advisements on asymptomatic spread, viral aerosolization and use of masks. Treatments are reviewed along with overstatements of efficacy. Finally, vaccines are discussed along with the review process and distribution barriers. Kentucky Association for Healthcare Quality. Sept. 29, 2020. (Also Presented as an AHEC Continuing Education Presentation. Sept. 28, 2020)   https://healthwatchusa.net/Videos-Presentations/20200929-KAHQ-KTK_COVID-19.htm     Download Presentation Slides  
 
Lessens Learned in the United States.  Kevin KavanaghCOVID-19: Lessons Learned in the United States.
Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm discusses how the United States has viewed and dealt with COVID-19. Barriers to true acceptance is exemplified by Kubler-Ross stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Final Acceptance. The role of foreign adversaries and misinformation is discussed and how this is preventing true acceptance of COVID-19 and an effective pandemic response. Health Watch USA & the Massachusetts Nursing Association 2021 COVID-19 Conference "COVID-19 Lessons Learned: A Global Perspective".   June 15, 2021.   Download Presentation Slides.   https://www.healthwatchusa.net/Videos-2021-Conference/20210615-Kavanagh.htm  
      
COVID-19:  How We Got To Where We AreCOVID-19: The History of the Ineffective Disease Policy. 
Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm traces the history of the ineffective infectious disease policy regarding the USA's attempt to stop the Sars-CoV-2 pandemic. A historical perspective is given, covering President George Bush's 2005 proposal of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act to the disastrous second peak of the first wave which was associated with continued supply disruptions, lack of testing and an uncoordinated Federal response. (23:05).  Health Watch USA & the Massachusetts Nursing Association 2020 COVID-19 Conference. July 15, 2020.    Download Presentation Slides   View Video: 
https://healthwatchusa.net/Videos-2020-Conference/20200715-Kavanagh-COVID-19.htm  
 
AMA 1893 - BMJ Need for Federal CoordinationCOVID-19:  Conference Closing Remarks.  Dr. Kevin Kavanagh from Health Watch USAsm summarizes the 2020 COVID-19 Conference. The United States has fallen behind other nations of the world in controlling COVID-19. Almost all nations underestimated the infectivity and lethality of the virus and had to change public health recommendations to achieve control. But unlike other nations, many in the United States used these changes to discredit public health officials and then advocate to not follow public health strategies. Leaders in the United States have also mitigated the dangers of the virus and the usefulness of widespread community testing.  Health Watch USA & the Massachusetts Nursing Association 2020 COVID-19 Conference. July 15, 2020.    Download Presentation Slides   View Video: https://healthwatchusa.net/Videos-2020-Conference/20200715-Kavanagh-COVID-19-Conclusion.htm   
   
 
COVID-19 Conference Logo 2021Health Watch USA & Massachusetts Nurses Association's, International Conference Regarding COVID-19:  Lessons Learned, A Global Perspective:
June 15, 2021 Conference, COVID-19: Lessons Learned A Global Perspective. Subjects include, disinformation, anti-vaxxers, the false narrative of herd immunity, under counting of the pandemic's deaths, animals hosts (white tail deer) for SARS-CoV-2, how masks work, how schools can be opened safely, and how to live with an endemic virus. The Delta Variant and future variants are discussed, along with vaccine breakthrough infections.  Infectious Disease Experts from the United States, Singapore, United Kingdom, Germany, Kenya, and Spain.  June 15, 2021. https://www.healthwatchusa.org/conference2021/index.html
[Southern Kentucky AHEC. Total 4 Hours CEU (Wide range of speicalities, except nursing, including Category 1 AMA Credits)    Currently credits are discontinued.  Must contact Souther KY AHEC  seckert@soahec.org ]     
 
COVID-19:  Through The Eyes of the Front Lines 
Health Watch USA & Massachusetts Nurses Association's, International Conference Regarding COVID-19:  Through The Eyes Of The Frontline:   with Infectious Disease Experts from the United States, Singapore, Netherlands and Spain.  July. 15, 2020.  https://www.healthwatchusa.org/conference2020/index.html
[Southern Kentucky AHEC. (Wide range of speicalities, except nursing, including Category 1 AMA Credits)    Currently credits are discontinued.  Must contact Souther KY AHEC  seckert@soahec.org ]