Update on Post-COVID Conditions for Correctional Health Care - Made possible by an educational grant from Pfizer
Since the novel coronavirus SARS-COV-2 was first identified to be circulating in the US on January 20, 2020, some of the worst outbreaks have occurred within state and federal prisons. Studies have shown that people in prisons during the pandemic had disproportionately high rates of COVID-19 infection and mortality.
Long COVID poses unique challenges for incarcerated individuals, adding an additional layer of complexity to an already vulnerable population. Practitioners need to be able to identify and understand the varied and sometimes subtle symptoms of Long COVID, especially when compounded by pre-existing health conditions prevalent among incarcerated populations. Long COVID can exacerbate existing mental health issues among incarcerated individuals, potentially leading to increased stress, anxiety, and depression.
Correctional health providers and correctional staff will benefit from this free webinar discussing the many considerations for identifying and treating long COVID.
Educational Objectives
• Explain testing and assessment of post-COVID conditions, identify potential causes, and understand its various clinical presentations and potential complications
• Outline the management of post-COVID conditions, including symptom management, referral pathways, pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments, and ongoing monitoring and follow-up of patients
• Summarize the latest updates in the ongoing research into the potential causes, assessment, testing, and management of post-COVID conditions
Presenter:
Anne Spaulding, MD, MPH, CCHP-CP, obtained her MD from the Medical College of Virginia and her MPH from John Hopkins. She trained in internal medicine and infectious disease. For the past 28 years, she has focused on correctional health and has authored 150 publications. She served as medical director for the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, a combined jail/prison for six years. Since 2005 she has been on faculty at Emory's Rollins School of Public Health, where she is an associate professor of epidemiology.
Webinar Fee:
This FREE webinar includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit.
Continuing education credit (1.00 hours) available for:
Nurses: The National Commission on Correctional Health Care is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
NCCHC designates this educational activity for 1.00 contact hours.
Physicians: The National Commission on Correctional Health Care is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NCCHC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychologists: The National Commission on Correctional Health Care is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. NCCHC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This educational activity has been approved for up to 1.00 hours of credit.
CCHPs: Certified Correctional Health Professionals may earn up to 1.00 contact hours of Category I continuing education for recertification.
Social Workers, counselors and others: When evaluating the presentation, select the “General” category, print your certificate, and use it to report directly to your certifying board.
Financial Disclosures:
Anne Spaulding, MD, MPH, CCHP-CP has the following financial disclosures:
No education committee members have disclosed any financial interest or relationships with a commercial entity.
NCCHC Education Committee
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH, CCHP-CP (chair)
Patricia Blair, PhD, JD, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A (vice-chair)
Joel Andrade, PhD, LICSW, CCHP-MH
Sharen Barboza, PhD, CCHP-MH
Eileen Couture, DO, RN, CCHP-P
Amy Jo Harzke, DrPH
Keith Ivens, MD
Michael Johnson, DDS, MPH
Susan Laffan, RN, CCHP-RN, CCHP-A
James Martin, MPSA, CCHP
Marci Mackenzie, PhD, LCSW, CCHP
Tami Rodriguez, PharmD
Lori Roscoe, DNP, PhD, CCHP-RN
Samuel Soltis, PhD, MHA, CCHP
Nancy White, LPC
Staff Liaisons: Toyin Alaka, Kim Sterling, MBA, CAE