2023 Cedars-Sinai Special Pathogens Symposium

Monday, May 15, 2023, 8:55 AM - 12:30 PM PST, Online


The intent of the Special Pathogens symposium is to provide education regarding hospital preparedness for high-consequence infectious diseases to healthcare professionals in Health and Human Services (HHS) Region 9 frontline, assessment and treatment facilities. The purpose of the symposium is to provide education, foster institutional collaboration, and improve relationships with assessment/treatment hospitals within the region. Specific objectives include assessing current global events related to low-incidence, high-consequence infectious pathogens; explaining key elements of the regional concept of operations (ConOps); identifying critical issues relevant for hospital preparedness for emerging respiratory pathogens; describing the role of the National Ebola Training and Education Center (NETEC) in hospital preparedness; summarizing current research and methods to prevent the spread of high consequence infectious diseases; and discussing methods to strengthen hospital preparedness capacity.

1. Assess current global events related to low-incidence, high-consequence infectious pathogens
2. Assess current research and methods to prevent the spread of novel pathogens
3. Describe the role of the National Ebola Training and Education Center (NETEC) in hospital preparedness for low-incidence, high-consequence pathogens
4. Identify methods to strengthen hospital preparedness capacity for emerging pathogens in Region IX
5. Recognize the key elements of the regional concept of operations (ConOps) regarding transport and management of patients with suspected or confirmed low-incidence, high-consequence pathogens
6. Identify critical issues relevant for hospital preparedness of emerging pathogens

Registration for this conference is complimentary, however preregistration is required. 

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By registering for the virtual activity, you will be able to view presentations, hear live audio, and interact online. This virtual activity will be fully web-based, and you will need a computer/laptop or tablet, audio and an internet connection. Details will be emailed to all attendees before the activity. Please be aware that you are not authorized to record, copy or share content in any manner.

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician Attendance
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Participants should ensure in advance that their credentialing or licensing organization accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (MD, DO) (3.50 hours), Non-Physician AMA Attendance (3.50 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Cedars-Sinai adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Monday, May 15, 2023