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ForwardImmunization Survey Update, Vaping in Schools and MDPH Update on Abortion Access
Topics discussed in this meeting include:
- Update from the Department of Public Health Tobacco Unit
- Abortion access in Massachusetts
Target Audience
Massachusetts School Nurses
Learning Objectives
At the end of this activity, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the process and successfully access the immunization surveys for FY23 and contact Immunization Unit staff as needed.
- Describe how to implement brief intervention strategies related to vaping and nicotine use.
- Identify statewide referral resources for vaping
- Describe MDPH activities related to Abortion Access in Massachusetts, areas of inquiry, updated standards and next steps.
- Describe the landscape for abortion rights and access in the US following the June 24th Supreme Court decision in Dobbs V. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
Boston University School of Medicine asks all individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies. This information is disclosed to all activity participants prior to the start of the educational activity. Boston University School of Medicine has procedures to mitigate all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. In addition, faculty members are asked to disclose when any unapproved use of pharmaceuticals and devices is being discussed.
In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that faculty, planners, authors and anyone who may be in control of content have been mitigated.
Speakers and Planning Committee
Francis Adams, MPH; MDPH, School Lead, Immunization Division, Data Assessment Unit
Margaret Burch, MS, RN, NCSN; Western Regional School Nurse Consultant (Berkshire/Franklin)
Karen Costas, MPH; Trainer, UMass Chan Medical School Center for Tobacco Treatment Research & Training
Caroline Cranos, MPH; UMASS Medical Center for Tobacco Treatment, Research, and Training
Alexandra Heinz, LISCW, MPH; MASBIRT TTA Trainer
Safdar Medina, MD, FAAP; SHU School Physician Consultant
Jessica Monmaney, MPH; MDPH, Associate, Sexual and Reproductive Health Program, SME
Roberta Moss, MDPH, Program Manager, Sexual and Reproductive Health Program, SME
Caitlin Pettengill, DNP, RN; MDPH, Assistant Director of School Health Services
- Program Co-Course Director
Karen Robitaille, MBA, MSN, RN, NCSN; MDPH, Director of School Health Services
- Program Co-Course Director
Disclosures
All speakers and members of the planning committee have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
The faculty members do not discuss the unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial product.
Accredited Provider Disclosures
Michael Burk, Senior Operations Manager, Boston University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Carmela A. Townsend, DNP, MS/MBA, RN, Lead Nurse Planner, Boston University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Boston University School of Medicine Continuing Nursing Education is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Boston University School of Medicine designates this live material 2.0 contact hours, none of which are eligible for pharmacology credit.
SHIELD is a DESE-approved provider for PDPs. PDP certificates are issued for programs/series lasting 10 or more hours on a topic. CNE certificates are also issued for eligible courses. Learners may use CNE certificates toward PDPs.
Available Credit
- 2.00 ANCC
- 2.00 Participation
Disclaimer
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Copyright
This material is copyrighted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH). MDPH grants permission for use of these materials for non-commercial educational use only, provided credit is given to the MDPH. Modification of content is permitted only with prior approval of the MDPH School Health Unit.
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