2018 Communicable Disease Conference:

Adapting to Changing Tides

May 21-23, 2018 Holiday Inn Resort

Wrightsville Beach | Wilmington, NC

About the Conference:

Public health professionals today are faced with challenges such as the opioid epidemic, infection prevention of multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) and outbreaks of emerging diseases in the face of uncertain support and funding. Public health professionals need to be aware of the latest communicable disease information to guide program management, learn from best practice examples from state and local public health leaders and have the educational tools needed to respond to communicable disease needs in their community. This conference provides an opportunity to share evidence-based information and best practices for addressing public health problems and communicable disease investigations of public health significance. The availability of state subject matter experts to dialogue with local partners fosters professional development and improved surveillance and investigation. The content of this conference is intended to partially satisfy requirements for both Local Health Department Accreditation and selected Agreement Addenda.

Target Audience: Communicable disease program staff in local

North Carolina health departments, physicians,

physicians’ assistants, nurses, nurse

practitioners and medical directors.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this educational activity,

participants should be able to:

Describe the interconnections between the

opioid epidemic, the infectious diseases

associated with injection drug use and the

impact on the practice of public health

Outline steps for positive outreach to clients

who inject drugs

List best practices in communicable disease

surveillance and management

Identify strategies and partnerships for

change to achieve successful public health

outcomes

Jointly Provided by:

Desired Outcome: Participants will be able to discuss strategies to

use and improve/sustain best practices in

communicable disease management for the

citizens they serve.

CE Credit Provided by:

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Registration

Registration available at www.seahec.net You will need to know your MyAHEC account login or create an account at www.seahec.net when you register.

Pre-Conference Sessions Credit:

This activity has been planned and implemented in

accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies

of the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) through the

joint providership of South East Area Health Education

Center (SEAHEC) and NC Division of Public Health. SEAHEC is

accredited by the North Carolina Medical Society to provide

continuing medical education for physicians.

SEAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.25

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only

the credit commensurate with the extent of their

participation in the activity.

3.25 Nursing Contact Hours

South East Area Health Education Center (SEAHEC) is an

approved provider of continuing nursing education by the

North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by

the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on

Accreditation.

No partial credit will be given. Participants must attend the

entire program in order to receive credit.

General Conference Credit:

This activity has been planned and implemented in

accordance with the accreditation requirements and

policies of the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)

through the joint providership of South East Area Health

Education Center (SEAHEC) and NC Division of Public

Health. SEAHEC is accredited by the North Carolina

Medical Society to provide continuing medical education

for physicians.

SEAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of up

to 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians

should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent

of their participation in the activity.

Up to 12.75 Nursing Contact Hours

South East Area Health Education Center (SEAHEC) is an

approved provider of continuing nursing education by the

North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver

by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission

on Accreditation.

Up to 12.75 Contact Hours

Credit

Contact Hours:

3.25 Contact Hours—Pre-Conference 4.00 Contact Hours—Day One 6.00 Contact Hours—Day Two 2.75 Contact Hours—Day Three Up to 16.00 Credit Total No partial credit for partial days attendance

CE Credit Statement and Disclosures:

SEAHEC adheres to NCMS and ANCC Essential Areas and

Policies regarding industry support of continuing education

and continuing nursing education. Commercial support for

the program, and the faculty relationships within the industry,

will be disclosed at the activity. Speakers will also state when

off-label or experimental use of drugs or devices is

incorporated into their presentations. Participation in an

accredited activity does not imply endorsement by SEAHEC,

NCMS, or NCNA of any commercial products displayed in

conjunction with an activity.

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Holiday Inn Resort Wrightsville Beach - Sold Out 1706 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Discounted room rates available for a limited time. Book

by Thursday, April 19, 2018.

Standard Room - $139 plus tax Ocean Front Room - $159 plus tax

Make reservations directly with Holiday Inn by calling 910.256.2231. Please mention the 2018 Communicable Disease Conference to reserve a room.

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Accommodations:

Homewood Suites by Hilton booking available after 3/15/18

6782 Swan Mill Road, Wilmington, NC (4.2 miles from Holiday Inn) King Studio Suites $129 plus tax (two night minimum) Queen/Queen Suites $139 plus tax (two night minimum) Discounted room rates available for a limited time.

Book by Thursday, April 19, 2018.

Make reservations directly with Homewood Suites by calling 910.791.7272. Use booking code SEM and mention the 2018 Communicable Disease Conference to reserve a room. Online booking click here.

Hampton Inn & Suites 1989 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC (2.5 miles from Holiday Inn) Discounted room rates available for a limited time.

Book by Monday, April 24, 2018.

King Room - $119.00 plus tax

Double/Double Room - $129.00 plus tax

Make reservations directly with Hampton Inn by calling 910.256.9600. Please mention the 2018 Communicable Disease Conference to reserve a room. Online booking click here.

Day One— Monday, May 21, 2018

7:30 am - 12:30 pm Registration & Check-in

8:00 am - 11:30 am (includes 15 min break)

Pre-Conference

Sessions

(Room)

STD Workshop

(Ballroom)

Outbreak Investigation

Training

(Turtlewatch/Oceanwatch)

Infection Prevention

and Response

(Soundwatch)

NC EDSS Intermediate

Level Workshop

(Oceans Alcove)

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch

12:30 - 12:35 pm Welcome & Announcements Susan Sullivan & SEAHEC

12:35 - 12:45 pm Opening Remarks Phil Tarte & Danny Staley

12:45 - 1:15 pm Conference Overview

Evelyn Foust

1:15 - 2:00 pm Conference Keynote -State of the Section

Zack Moore

2:00 - 2:15 pm Break

2:15 - 3:30 pm Plenary 1 - The Intersection of Infectious Diseases and the Opioid Epidemic

Zack Moore

3:30 - 4:45 pm Plenary 2 - Infection Control Assessment Review-LTC and LHD Results;

Evelyn Cook Implications for Public Health

Jennifer MacFarquhar

4:45 - 5:00 pm Summary Wrap-Up & Adjourn

5:30 - 6:30 pm Awards Presentations

Outbreak Investigation Training (Turtlewatch/Oceanwatch)

List the 10 steps of an outbreak investigation

Describe components of a case definition

Define elements included on a line list

Pre-Conference Sessions Learning Objectives:

STD Workshop (Ballroom)

Describe viral hepatitis as an STD and appropriate screening and referrals for STD clients at risk for hepatitis

Outline best practices related to mental health screening, gonorrhea testing, syphilis case management, and STD ERRN practice

Identify strategies to improve working relationships between LHD STD Clinics and regional DIS

NC Electronic Disease Surveillance System Intermediate Level Workshop (Oceans Alcove)

Recall 3 uses for electronic disease surveillance data reports by managers

List steps to run quantitative and qualitative electronic disease surveillance reports

Discuss 3 key electronic disease surveillance security protocol mandates

Infection Prevention and Response (Soundwatch)

Discuss basic infection prevention principles for controlling transmission of infections in healthcare settings

Discuss healthcare associated infections, emerging infections, and their public health significance

Describe the role of public health in investigating cases and outbreaks in healthcare settings

Day Two— Tuesday, May 22, 2018

7:30 - 8:45 am Check-in & Breakfast

8:45 - 9:00 am

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Evelyn Foust

9:00 - 10:00 am Plenary 3 - Public Health Talks

Success Stories from around the State!

10:00 - 11:00 am Concurrent Sessions

11:00- 11:15 am Break

11:15 - 12:15 pm Concurrent Sessions

12:15 - 1:15 pm Lunch

1:15 - 2:15 pm Plenary 4 - Effective Outreach Communication

2:15 - 2:30 pm Break

2:30 - 3:30 pm Concurrent Sessions

3:40 - 5:00 pm Plenary 5 - Public Health Law & Emerging Issues Chris Hoke, JD & Victoria Mobley

Concurrent Session Schedule/Room & Program Descriptions Below:

10:00—11:00 am 11:15 am—12:15 pm 2:30 —3:30 pm

Navigating Hepatitis (Ballroom) Navigating Hepatitis (Ballroom) Enterics 101 (Ballroom)

Enterics 101 (Turtlewatch/Oceanwatch) VPD SOS (Turtlewatch/Oceanwatch) VPD SOS (Turtlewatch/Oceanwatch)

Bugs and Critters (Soundwatch) Brucella & the Feral Pigs (Soundwatch) Bugs and Critters (Soundwatch)

CD Nurse Primer (Oceans Alcove) CD Nurse Primer (Oceans Alcove) Brucella & the Feral Pigs (Oceans Alcove)

Navigating Hepatitis B and C Events: How to Stay on Course The patient you screened tested positive. What are the next steps? This session will cover what all public health practitioners need to know about these bloodborne pathogens including investigation, NC EDSS, posttest counseling and the referral process.

Enterics 101: What’s On Your Plate? This session will provide a basic review of frequently

seen foodborne pathogens, labs tests and control measures.

Brucella and the Feral Pigs: A Lab Story In this session you will hear from local health

department staff, a hospital public health epidemiologist and our state veterinarian about the coordinated public health response to this zoonotic infectious agent.

New CD Nurse Primer: Getting Your Sea Legs Are you a new CD Nurse? Join our TATP nurses to help

you set program priorities and identify supportive re-sources.

VPD SOS: Tips for Staying Afloat Single cases of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) such

as flu, mumps and pertussis are challenging enough. This session will discuss actions for handling increased work-load during outbreaks of these diseases.

Bugs and Critters from Murphy to Manteo: The Science Behind the Control Strategies Public health practitioners are often asked for guidance

on vectors such as ticks and mosquitos. This session will highlight the work being done across North Carolina to help you answer those itchy questions.

Day Three— Wednesday, May 23, 2018

8:00 - 8:45 am Check-in & Breakfast

8:45 - 9:00 am Welcome & Opening Remarks

Aaron Fleischauer

9:00 - 9:45 am Plenary 6 – Working Safely in Your Community Rick Langley and Pierre Lauffer

Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology

9:45 - 10:00 am Break

10:00 - 11:30 am Plenary 6—Working Safely in Your Community (continued)

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Take Home Message Aaron Fleischaeur and Evelyn Foust

Turtlewatch

Oceanwatch

Oceans Alcove

Soundwatch

Ballroom

Conference Space Floor Plan

Our Faculty

Name Title

Chris Hoke, JD Director of Regulatory and Legal Affairs

Danny Staley, MS Division Director

Name Title Aaron Fleischauer, PhD, MSPH CAPT, US Public Health Service

Career Epidemiology Field Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Ricky Langley, MD, MPH Medical Consultant, Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology

Pierre Lauffer Industrial Hygiene Consultant Supervisor

Zack Moore, MD, MPH State Epidemiologist and Epidemiology Section Chief

Name Title

Justin Albertson, MS Vaccine-Preventable Disease Epidemiologist

Erica Berl, DVM, MPH Foodborne Epidemiologist

Christina Caputo, MPH Hepatitis Program Manager

Michael Doyle, MS State Public Health Entomologist

Heather Dubendris, MSPH Healthcare Associated Infections Epidemiologist

Teresa Fisher, RN, BSN, CIC Vector-borne Nurse Consultant, Technical Assistance and Training Program Evelyn Foust, MPH, CPM Branch Head

Brian Gravlin, RN Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Nurse Samantha Greene, MBA Disease Intervention Specialist

Vanessa Greene, RN Nurse Supervisor, Technical Assistance and Training Program Carolyn Herzig, PhD, MS LT, US Public Health Service | Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, CDC

Nicole Lee, MPH Foodborne Epidemiologist Jennifer MacFarquhar, MPH, RN, CIC Career Epidemiology Field Officer, CDC

Vivian Mears, RN, BSN Nurse Consultant, Technical Assistance and Training Program Victoria Mobley, MD, MPH Medical Epidemiologist, Field Services Unit Director

Tammra Morrison, RN, BSN Enteric Disease Nurse Consultant, Technical Assistance and Training Program

Carol Lynn Rose, MSN, RN, APHN-BC Nurse Consultant, Technical Assistance and Training Program

Katie Steider, MPH, CPH Healthcare Associated Infections Epidemiologist

Jennifer Stewart, MS NC EDSS Epidemiologist and Manager

Susan Sullivan, MS, RN-BC Vaccine-Preventable Disease Nurse Consultant, Technical Assistance &Training Program

Heidi Swygard, MD, MPH Viral Hepatitis Medical Director

Reed Underhill NC EDSS Help Desk Assistant

Anita Valiani, MPH Influenza Epidemiologist

Connie Weant, BSN RN Nurse Consultant, Technical Assistance and Training Program

Carl Williams, DVM, DACVPM State Public Health Veterinarian

Name Title, Organization

Lori Bowers, MSN, CSN, RN Senior Nurse, Communicable Disease Control, Mecklenburg County Health Department

Marion Brown, RN, BSN Public Health Epidemiologist, Carolinas Medical Center

Jackie Bunch, RN Public Health Nurse, Caldwell County Health Department

Evelyn Cook, RN, CIC Associate Director, Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology (SPICE)

Jessica Grimes, BSN, RN Doctorate of Nursing Practice Student, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Brian Lackey, RN, MSN Nursing Supervisor/Communicable Disease Control, Mecklenburg County Public Health

Renee Sprinkle, RN Communicable Disease Nurse, Henderson County Department of Public Health

Phillip Tarte, MPH Director, New Hanover County Health Department Carla Turner, MS Personal Health Director, New Hanover County Health Department Ashley Vernon, BSN, RN STD Program Coordinator, New Hanover County Health Department

Division of Public Health, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Epidemiology Section

Communicable Disease Branch

Partners

Planning Committee

General Housekeeping/Announcements:

Command Station available. Due to the urgent nature of many participant’s roles, we are providing a temporary command station where you can follow up on emails and job related phone calls.

Evaluations will be sent electronically within 7-10 business days of the end of the conference via SurveyMonkey. The completed evaluation provides planners of this conference with information on how to improve future offerings. At the end of the survey, you will have an opportunity to print or save your certificate.

Name Title

Nicole Dzialowy Adams, MSc HIV/Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Epidemiologist Sue Ardizzone Administrative Assistant

Alexis Barbarin, M.Ed., PhD State Public Health Entomologist Lana Deyneka, MD, MPH Director of Statewide Enhanced Surveillance and Hospital Based Public Health Dee Fingar Travel Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant Teresa Fisher, RN, BSN Vector-borne Nurse Consultant, Technical Assistance and Training Program

Evelyn Foust, MPH, CPM Branch Head Vanessa Greene, RN Nurse Supervisor, Technical Assistance and Training Program

Nicole Lee, MPH Foodborne Epidemiologist Jennifer MacFarquhar, MPH, RN, CIC Career Epidemiology Field Officer, CDC Jean-Marie Maillard, MD, MSc Medical Director

Vivian Mears, RN, BSN Nurse Consultant, Technical Assistance and Training Program Tammra Morrison, RN, BSN Enteric Disease Nurse Consultant, Technical Assistance and Training Program Grace Oguntebi, MPH Vaccine-Preventable Disease Informatics Epidemiologist Amy Peebles Administrative Assistant Carol Lynn Rose, MSN, RN, APHN-BC Nurse Consultant, Technical Assistance and Training Program Jennifer Stewart, MS NC EDSS Epidemiologist and Manager

Susan Sullivan, MS, RN-BC Vaccine-Preventable Disease Nurse Consultant, Technical Assistance &Training Program

Anita Valiani, MPH Influenza Epidemiologist

Connie Weant, BSN RN Nurse Consultant, Technical Assistance and Training Program

Name Title

Darlene Hobson, RN Public Health Nurse

Susan Swinson, RN Public Health Nurse

Name Title

Ashley Bell, MA Director of CME

Saralyn Gillikin, DNP, MSN, RN-BC, NEA-C Director of Nursing

Tandra Miller Project Specialist

South East Area Health Education Center

New Hanover County Health Department

Division of Public Health, Communicable Disease Branch

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Registration fee: $85 includes credit, breakfast & lunch as reflected on agenda

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Event Name: 2018 Communicable Disease Conference—May 21-23, 2018 Event # : I54290 Cost: $85

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