New Jersey Tuberculosis Update

Date: October 16, 2023
Location: Middlesex County Fire Academy | 1001 Fire Academy Drive| Sayreville, NJ 08872

Jointly provided by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and New Jersey Department of Health

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OVERALL GOAL
The purpose of this one-day conference is to provide updated information on TB diagnosis and treatment and the current situation and emerging needs around TB in New Jersey (NJ). The goal is to enhance healthcare provider knowledge and skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of TB in the state, with a focus on working with new arrivals such as refugees and asylum seekers, new diagnostics, and treatment regimens, and working collaboratively with partners. The format includes lectures, interactive discussions, and case studies.

THIS ACTIVITY IS DESIGNED FOR
This conference is open to physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other TB control and prevention professionals in New Jersey.

HANDOUTS
NJ TB Epidemiology Update - Frank Romano, MPH

Screening and Procedures for New Arrivals - Patty Woods, MSN, RN

Navigating Services for Refugees, Parolees, and Others - Shaina Ward, MSW
Note:Information are subject to change based on updated policies and procedures. Please check here for current information.

Working with Individuals from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds - Laszlo Madaras, MD, MPH

The Trauma Informed Lens - Gricel Arredendo, MA

Clinical Update on Treatment of TB Infection and Disease: How Short Can Our Regimens Go? - Henry Fraimow, MD

OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

• Summarize TB trends in NJ to identify which populations are at greatest risk for TB infection and disease.
• Describe the TB screening and testing requirements for specific groups of new arrivals to NJ, including refugees, asylum seekers, and humanitarian parolees.
• Identify best practices and available resources for providing appropriate patient-centered TB screening and care for new arrivals.
• Integrate updated clinical and laboratory guidance to improve outcomes around diagnosis and treatment of individuals with TB infection and disease.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and NJ Department of Health. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CREDIT DESIGNATION

PHYSICIANS: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSES: This activity is awarded 5.5 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim those contact hours actually spent participating in the activity.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credits, participants are required to attend in the conference and complete an evaluation form.

DISCLOSURE DECLARATION
The relevant financial relationships of all individuals who affect the content of continuing education activities and any discussion of off-label/investigational uses will be disclosed to the audience at the time of the activity.

REGISTRATION & FEE
We have reached full capacity and we are not accepting any walk-in registrations.

This is a grant funded conference and it is free of charge to participants. However, we ask that you notify our office as soon as possible if you are unable to attend to avoid any unnecessary costs. Confirmation and additional conference information will be sent via email.

FUNDING DISCLOSURE

Funding for this conference was made possible in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.

For additional program information, questions, or concerns, or if you require special arrangements to attend this activity, please contact Alicia Gomez at 973-972-4811 or send an email to alicia.gomez@rutgers.edu. 

CANCELLATION DISCLAIMER
RBHS and NJ Department of Health reserve the right to modify the activity content, faculty and activities and reserve the right to cancel this activity, if necessary.