We are currently experiencing the single most deadly outbreak of Ebola virus since the discovery of the disease. As a healthcare professional, you will be on the front lines to not only identify and potentially isolate the disease, but also to help dispel myths and fears surrounding the disease to your patients and colleagues. Join CDC expert and epidemiologist Barry Inman BA-BS, CIC, as he gives the latest on the facts behind Ebola, how to protect yourself and your patients and the latest in management strategies. You will leave this webinar with your questions answered and a wealth of information to take back to both your facility and your patients.
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Probable reservoir and Epizootic cycle of Ebola
Prior Outbreaks of Ebola in Africa
Symptoms of Ebola
Transmission of Ebola
Possible Treatments for Ebola
Appropriate Infection Control Protocols
Appropriate laboratory tests
Protocol for testing for Ebola
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
William "Barry" Inman has 31 years of experience as an epidemiologist. He currently works for the Brevard County Health Department in Merritt Island, Florida. He is responsible for the development and implementation of surveillance and investigation of all communicable diseases. Additionally, he is a faculty member for Brevard Community College and the University of Central Florida teaching classes on infection control. Barry has completed advanced training in bio-terrorism through the Department of Health in Florida, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the United States Army Institute of Research for Infectious Diseases. Barry has also received training in various communicable diseases and disease outbreak investigations.
Because of his extensive experience and education, he has assisted the CDC and Quarantine Service with the investigation of outbreaks on cruise ships for legionella, rubella, measles, norovirus and MRSA. He has done communicable disease investigations in long-term care facilities, hospitals, cruise ships, nursing homes and day-care facilities. Barry has developed infection control programs for hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehab centers, health departments and others. After Hurricane Katrina, he was part of the CDC team that developed an epidemiology/surveillance program for disaster response.
Barry has won numerous awards over the years, including the National Association of County and Community Health Organizations (NACCHO) award for Cruise Ship Investigation and Mitigation of measles, varicella, and rubella. He also won a NACCHO award for "Super Hands", a hand washing video developed for the control of communicable diseases. Barry also writes a quarterly article for the AMA Journal on various infectious diseases.
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William "Barry" Inman has 40 years of experience as an epidemiologist, working for a busy health department in Florida. In his current role, Barry is responsible for control of communicable diseases through surveillance and investigation methods, working directly with the infection control personnel in hospitals, long-term care, acute long-term care, and NASA. He advises concerning appropriate precautions/management strategies and assists infectious disease physicians in the diagnosis of uncommon or exotic diseases by working as a liaison between the Department of Health in Florida and the CDC.
Barry has vast experience in outbreak mitigation and prevention, whether within a healthcare facility, in the community or on a cruise ship. His expertise has been sought for a variety of outbreaks, including: rubella, influenza, legionnaire's disease, measles, pertussis, norovirus and multi-drug resistant microorganism (MRSA, CRE, ESBL). Numerous awards have been bestowed upon Barry for his contributions to minimize the effects of constantly evolving infectious diseases.
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