Enduring CME will expire on 6/12/2022.

The presentation was recorded live via GoToWebinar.

Goals:

• Increase awareness of common tick-borne illnesses in the U.S.

• Improve understanding of specific vectors (i.e., which ticks transmit which illnesses) and the geographic distribution of specific illnesses

Learning Objectives:

• Name two tick-borne illnesses not treated with Doxycycline as first line

• Correctly identify common tick-borne illness with the appropriate vector

• Discuss why rickettsial diseases should be treated empirically and with what Rx

• Describe the treatment for tick paralysis

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring CME will expire on 6/3/2022.

The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.

Objectives:

Participants will learn about:

• Ongoing drivers of clinician distress and burnout

• COVID-specific drivers of stress and burnout

• Techniques for managing and mitigating stress, grief, compassion fatigue and work/life integration

• Support resources offered through NGHS

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring CME will expire on 5/22/2022.

The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.

Objectives:

At the end of the presentation, viewers should be able to:

1. Review how HIV affect immune system

2. Describe how HIV transmitted

3. Discuss the symptoms associated with HIV

4. Explain what acute retroviral syndrome is

5. Discuss “Undetectable equals untransmittable”

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring CME will expire on 5/15/2022.

The presentation is originating from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.

Objectives:

At the end of the presentation, viewers should be able to:

1. Review the epidemiologic and physiologic impact of nicotine use

2. Recognize guideline recommendations for treatment of nicotine dependence

3. Review strategies for nicotine dependence in special populations

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring CME will expire on 2/28/2022.

The presentation is originating from Walters Auditorium at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.

Objectives:

At the end of the presentation, viewers should be able to:

1. Review epidemiology and surveillance of Clostridioides difficile

2. Review transmission, risk factors and Microbiology

3. Discuss pathogenesis and clinical symptoms of C. difficile infections(CDI)

4. Discuss treatment strategies for CDI

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring CME will expire on 2/21/2022.

The presentation is originating from Walters Auditorium at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.

Objectives:

At the end of the presentation, viewers should be able to:

1. Present evidence based information related to COVID 19 virus illness

2. Present the clinical presentation, laboratory testing of COVID 19 viral illness

3. Provide information related to infection prevention and control, triage procedures for COVID 19 viral illness

4. Provide information related to emergency preparedness related to COVID 19 viral illness.

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speakers have disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Enduring CME will expire on 2/18/2022.

The presentation is originating from GME Classroom 7

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Enduring CME will expire on 2/11/2022.

The presentation is originating from GME Classroom 7

Objectives:

Understanding the history of the open abdomen and how it relates to current management.

Identify the indications for damage control surgery and open abdomens

Identify ICU management and complications unique to open abdomen patients

Enduring CME will expire on 1/24/2022.

The presentation is originating from Walters Auditorium at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.

Objectives:

At the end of the presentation, viewers should be able to:

1.Review best practices for prevention of CLABSI

2. Review the CLABSI data for our health system and discuss opportunities for improvement

3. Review of literature related to US guided central line insertion.

4. Discuss best practices for blood draw to reduce CLABSI due to blood culture contaminants.

Disclosures:

- There is no commercial support for this activity

- The speaker has disclosed that there are no relevant personal or financial relationships

Accreditation and Designation:

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.