Optimizing Barrier Protection During a
Pandemic Event Caused by Influenza A

OVERVIEW Ansell Healthcare (“Ansell”) has an ongoing commitment to the development of quality hand barrier products and services for the healthcare industry. This self-study Clinical Reference Manual: Optimizing Barrier Protection During a Pandemic Event Caused by Influenza A is one in a series of continuing educational services provided by Ansell. This educational module provides basic knowledge of the safety issues associated with pandemic risks and prevention strategies to avert adverse reactions. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this educational activity, the learner should be able to: Discuss the history of pandemic events pertaining to influenza A. Discuss the pathophysiology of influenza A disease. Discuss influenza A infection control measures. Discuss influenza as a bioterroristic weapon. Discuss how influenza A can mutate to become a new virus strain. Discuss who will be at risk of contracting the disease in a pandemic situation. Discuss the “Global Strategic Plan” for a pandemic event. Discuss how to optimize gloving performance during a pandemic event. INTENDED AUDIENCE The information contained in this self-study guidebook is intended for use by healthcare professionals who are responsible for or involved in the following activities relating to hand barrier protection: Educating healthcare personnel. Establishing institutional or departmental policies and procedures. Decision-making responsibilities for hand barrier products. Maintaining regulatory compliance; i.e., OSHA, ADA, and CDC. Managing employee health and infection control services. INSTRUCTIONS This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc. (AORN), an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Activities that are approved by AORN are recognized as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that AORN or the ANCC Commission on Accreditation approves or endorses any product included in the presentation. The AORN designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 contact hour. Additionally, this continuing education activity has been approved by the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc., for 2 CE in the AST Category 1 for continuing education in surgical technology. Approval refers to recognition of educational activities only and does not imply endorsement of any product or company displayed in any form during the educational activity. To receive contact hours for this program through Ansell Healthcare Educational Services, please review the following instructions: Read the information in each section carefully with the Program Objectives as your focus. At the conclusion of the exercise, please login (if you have a UserID and Password), or register by completing the CE Application Form Complete the Post-Test and Program Evaluation segments, and submit for processing and awarding of CE certification. AN 85% PASSING SCORE IS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing and issuance of a certificate. Any learner who does not successfully complete the post-test will be notified and given an opportunity to resubmit for certification. This activity expires on January 9, 2010. To order additional copies or for more information about our educational programs on hand-barrier-related topics, please contact Ansell Healthcare Educational Services at 1-800-952-9916, ext. 7277 in the U.S., or visit our online educational services at www.ansellhealthcare.com Planning Committee Members: Lori Jensen, RN Janie Thomas, RN, BSN, MA Pamela Werner, RN, BSN, CNOR, MBA The planning committee members declare that they have an affiliation and financial relationship as employees of Ansell Healthcare, which could be perceived as posing a potential conflict of interest with development of this self-study module. This module will include discussion of commercial products referenced in generic terms only.

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