Boosting Safety & Well-Being!

Boosting Safety & Well-Being!

This educational podcast series is brought to you by the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Project Firstline. CDC’s Project Firstline provides innovative and accessible resources so all healthcare workers can learn about infection control in health care.

Episode 1 focuses on the local infectious disease hot topic of Measles, how to control the spread of respiratory illnesses in your office and the importance of vaccines and vaccine protocol.

Moderator & Contributor: 

Sarah Adams, MD - Pediatrician with Akron Children’s Hospital in Hudson, Ohio. Community Outreach promoting healthy lifestyles mentally and physically in Children and Adolescence has led her to start her own podcast called “Growing Up With Dr. Sarah”.

Medical Experts:

Deepa Mukundan, MD - Consultant for pediatric infectious disease at ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital and Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Toledo and a Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean of Student Affairs at University of Toledo College of Medicine.

Eva Johnson, MD - Works in the Division of General Academic Pediatrics at Rainbow and has a special interest in nutrition, pediatric mental health, and health equity and is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University.

RESOURCES

https://ohioaap.org/project-firstline

https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/projectfirstline/index.html

https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/infection-prevention-and-control/project-firstline/

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.html

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/admin/admin-protocols.html   

https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/c59721dc-7e63-4ca7-9a18-137b434bd1cc/fact-sheet-strep-a-stss.pdf            

https://pids.org/pediatric-asp-toolkit/outpatient-settings/how-to-guide-starting-an-outpatient-asp/  

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/work-and-child-care/Pages/when-to-keep-your-child-home-from-child-care.aspx

This educational podcast series is brought to you by the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Project Firstline. CDC’s Project Firstline provides innovative and accessible resources so all healthcare workers can learn about infection control in health care. 

Episode 2 focuses on the local infectious disease hot topic of Strep A, prioritizing outpatient antibiotic stewardship, navigating drug shortages and reviewing when is it is safe for patients to return to school. 

Moderator & Contributor: 

Sarah Adams, MD - Pediatrician with Akron Children’s Hospital in Hudson, Ohio. Community Outreach promoting healthy lifestyles mentally and physically in Children and Adolescence has led her to start her own podcast called “Growing Up With Dr. Sarah”.

Medical Experts:

Deepa Mukundan, MD - Consultant for pediatric infectious disease at ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital and Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Toledo and a Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean of Student Affairs at University of Toledo College of Medicine.

Eva Johnson, MD - Works in the Division of General Academic Pediatrics at Rainbow and has a special interest in nutrition, pediatric mental health, and health equity and is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University.

RESOURCES

https://ohioaap.org/project-firstline

https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/projectfirstline/index.html

https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/infection-prevention-and-control/project-firstline/

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.html

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/admin/admin-protocols.html   

https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/c59721dc-7e63-4ca7-9a18-137b434bd1cc/fact-sheet-strep-a-stss.pdf            

https://pids.org/pediatric-asp-toolkit/outpatient-settings/how-to-guide-starting-an-outpatient-asp/  

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/work-and-child-care/Pages/when-to-keep-your-child-home-from-child-care.aspx

Summary: Measles has been called “the most infectious disease doctors know”. When exposed, 9 out of 10 unvaccinated people will become ill with measles. Learn the basics about measles including how to identify and treat the disease. The 2022-2023 central Ohio measles outbreak is discussed including lessons learned and how to prevent future outbreaks.

 Moderator: Dr. David Karas, Akron Children’s Hospital

Guests:

• Dr. Matthew Washam, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
• Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center & Nationwide Children’s Hospital

HPV is attributed to over 35,000 new cancers each year and over 7,000 deaths, yet just over half of Ohio’s adolescent patients have completed their HPV vaccine series. We know that vaccinating against HPV is sure to save lives. Learn from participants in a recent quality improvement project on how they increased their HPV immunization rates.

Atopic Dermatitis: Improving Care in Diverse Populations. This series as an educational supplement to the American Academy of Pediatrics, Ohio Chapter’s Atopic Dermatitis Quality Improvement Program. 

The AD Program is currently enrolling pediatric primary care participants and runs through September 2023. Completion of the AD Program earns healthcare providers 25 points of MOC part IV credit and a cash stipend!

Medical Experts:
Chris Peltier, MD, FAAP – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Patricia A. Treadwell, MD, FAAD, FAAP – Indiana University School of Medicine
Esteban Fernandez Faith, MD – Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Topics:
Background & Epidemiology
Clinical Presentation in AD in Skin of Color
Cultural Preference & Practices
AD Comorbidities & Psycho-social Impact
Treatment & Health Disparities
Hot Topics
New Medications

Ohio AAP Atopic Dermatitis Quality Assurance Program:
https://ohioaap.org/qi-programs-moc-iv/atopic-dermatitis/

 Resources:
https://eczemainskinofcolor.org/
https://nationaleczema.org/blog/eczema-in-skin-of-color/
https://skinofcolorsociety.org/patient-dermatology-education/eczema/

Atopic Dermatitis: Improving Care in Diverse Populations. This series as an educational supplement to the American Academy of Pediatrics, Ohio Chapter’s Atopic Dermatitis Quality Improvement Program. 

The AD Program is currently enrolling pediatric primary care participants and runs through September 2023. Completion of the AD Program earns healthcare providers 25 points of MOC part IV credit and a cash stipend! 

Medical Experts:
Chris Peltier, MD, FAAP – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Patricia A. Treadwell, MD, FAAD, FAAP – Indiana University School of Medicine
Esteban Fernandez Faith, MD – Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Topics:
Background & Epidemiology
Clinical Presentation in AD in Skin of Color
Cultural Preference & Practices
AD Comorbidities & Psycho-social Impact
Treatment & Health Disparities
Hot Topics
New Medications

Ohio AAP Atopic Dermatitis Quality Assurance Program:
https://ohioaap.org/qi-programs-moc-iv/atopic-dermatitis/

Resources:
https://eczemainskinofcolor.org/
https://nationaleczema.org/blog/eczema-in-skin-of-color/
https://skinofcolorsociety.org/patient-dermatology-education/eczema/

Funded by the Ohio Department of Health,  our newest podcast features a discussion on lead poisoning prevention and management in the primary care setting. Hosted by Lead-Free Ohio Medical Director, Dr. Roopa Thakur and joined by Dr. Nicholas Newman. 

Join our panel of experts for a panel-style podcast as we discuss current immunization legislation and provide tips on how to become an effective advocate.