Frontline 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.
-------------------- Past Courses --------------------
COVID-19: Lessons Learned A Global Perspective -
Summary & Update Kevin T. Kavanagh, MD, MS
summarizes the June 15, 2021COVID-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
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COVID-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.htmDownload
Slides
1) 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.
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Segment Slides Segment Video:
https://youtu.be/XVSxV4MWgfc)
2)
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.
(
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Slides Segment Video:
https://youtu.be/HN9irgJaMb4 )
3) 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 (
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Segment Slides Segment Video:
https://youtu.be/bH2znWXMAdU )
COVID
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
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COVID-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:
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
COVID-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
Health 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 ]
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 ]
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always consult your healthcare provider and the
CDC Website for information before making decisions relating to
the coronavirus.