Local perspectives on bioterrorism

CME, Part 3 of 3

Target audience: All physicians

Learning objectives:

1. Identify the efforts being undertaken by the Parkland Health and Hospital System to prepare for bioterrorism.
2. Identify the efforts being undertaken by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council to prepare for bioterrorism.
3. Identify the efforts being undertaken by the emergency department at Baylor University Medical Center to prepare for bioterrorism.
4. Identify the efforts being undertaken by the Dallas County Medical Society to prepare for bioterrorism.

Faculty credentials/disclosure:

Kathy J. Rinnert, MD, MPH, is assistant professor of emergency medicine at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Rinnert has contributed to preparedness initiatives for weapons of mass effect at the local, state, and national levels, acting as liaison and consultant to numerous agencies. Tim Parris, FACHE, is president of Baylor University Medical Center and a previous board member of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council. Joseph Zibulewsky, MD, and Nancy Arquiette, RN, work in the emergency department at Baylor University Medical Center, where they coordinate bioterrorism preparedness activities. David Vanderpool, MD, a general surgeon at Baylor University Medical Center, is chair of the Dallas County Medical Society Board of Health.

Before beginning this activity, download the CME instructions (.PDF file). This document also provides important information on method of physician participation, estimated time to complete the educational activity, medium used for instruction, date of release, and expiration. The quiz, evaluation form, and certification appear on this document as well. Answers to the quiz questions are available.