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The Examining Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Diagnosis ECHO is a virtual learning network intended for an interprofessional audience of clinical and non-clinical professionals who diagnose and provide services to people living with FASD and aims to begin to explore the current issues, tools, systems, and practices currently being used to diagnose FASD so we can reimagine the future of FASD diagnosis in Alaska. Each 75-minute session (9 Sessions) includes a lecture followed by open discussion facilitated by an interdisciplinary team.
The online ASAP Orientation will provide a general overview of the ASAP program and expectations of clients in the program, as well as, answering some frequently asked questions.
Program Director
Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP)
Phone: (907) 452-6144
Fax: (907) 452-1001
fairbanksasap@gmail.com
Introduction
Course Purpose:
The goal of this course is to assist public health nurses, food safety sanitarians, and public health partners investigate enteric illness; coordinate with local and state partners; respond rapidly to outbreak situations; identify roles and responsibilities of partner agencies.
Course Description:
This training will take place over the course of 3 weeks. During week 1, participants will attend a day long in-person training facilitated by the Section of Epidemiology Infectious Disease Program. After the in-person training participants will work through 3 modules made available through the online Alaska Health and Social Services Learning Management System (for external partners) or Moodle (for state employees). The follow-up modules will provide an opportunity to reinforce the information reviewed during the in-person course. You may work through each module at your own pace. Each module will require approximately 2 hours of work. It is expected that course participants will complete the follow-up online modules in the 1-3 weeks following the in-person course.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the training it is expected that participants will be able to perform the following:
- Communicate with other team members during enteric illness investigation
- Describe roles and responsibilities of state and local partners
- Implement best interview practices
- Implement steps in an outbreak investigation
Course Schedule:
In person Training
- Date: Tuesday June 7, 2022
- Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Atwood Conference Center, Rooms 102 & 104 (1st Floor of the Atwood Bldg), 500 W 7th Ave. Anchorage, AK
Online Module 1: Enteric Illness Basics
Online Module 2: Environmental Health in Foodborne Illness
Online Module 3: Laboratory Processes
Alaska Section of Epidemiology Infectious Disease Program
3601 C St. Suite 540
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
(907) 269-8000
Kate Helfrich, MSN/MPH, RN
Nurse Epidemiologist
Section of Epidemiology
907-269-8074
kathryn.helfrich@alaska.gov
Anna Frick, MPH, CIC
Research Analyst III
Section of Epidemiology
907-269-8010
anna.frick@alaska.gov
If you believe you should have access to this training but are unable to enroll, please contact: privacyofficial@alaska.gov
The online ASAP Orientation will provide a general overview of the ASAP program and expectations of clients in the program, as well as, answering some frequently asked questions.
JASAP Administrator
Juneau Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP)
Phone: (907) 463-6804
Fax: (907) 463-4399
walts@jamhi.org
The online ASAP Orientation will provide a general overview of the ASAP program and expectations of clients in the program, as well as, answering some frequently asked questions.
Program Manager
Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP)
Phone: (907) 565-1200 opt. 9
Fax: (907) 283-4029
kenaiasap@akeela.org
The online ASAP Orientation will provide a general overview of the ASAP program and expectations of clients in the program, as well as, answering some frequently asked questions.
Program Manager
Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP)
Phone: (907) 565-1200 opt. 9
Fax: (907) 283-4029
kenaiasap@akeela.org
The online ASAP Orientation will provide a general overview of the ASAP program and expectations of clients in the program, as well as, answering some frequently asked questions.
Program Coordinator
Kodiak Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP)
Phone: (907) 481-2413
Fax: (907) 481-2417
Time to Complete: Approximately 1 hr.
Mandatory Reporter training is directed at professionals who are legally required to report child abuse in Alaska and who are required to participate in training as a part of their obligation as “Mandatory Reporters”.
Richard Bloomquist
Child Advocacy
Center/Child Justice Act Task
Force
DOH Office of
Children's Services
907-465-3207
cjataskforcecoordinator@alaska.gov
https://dhss.alaska.gov/ocs/Pages/childrensjustice/
Report child abuse:
1-800-478-4444
Email: reportchildabuse@alaska.gov
Time to Complete: Approximately 1 hr.
Mandatory Reporter training is directed at professionals who are legally required to report child abuse in Alaska and who are required to participate in training as a part of their obligation as “Mandatory Reporters”.
Richard Bloomquist
Child Advocacy
Center/Child Justice Act Task
Force
DOH Office of
Children's Services
907-465-3207
cjataskforcecoordinator@alaska.gov
https://dhss.alaska.gov/ocs/Pages/childrensjustice/
Report child abuse:
1-800-478-4444
Email: reportchildabuse@alaska.gov
The online ASAP Orientation will provide a general overview of the ASAP program and expectations of clients in the program, as well as, answering some frequently asked questions.
Program Director
Matsu Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP)
Phone: (907) 746-6260
Fax: (907) 746-6272
Packing and Shipping Division 6.2 Infectious Substances (Category A, Category B) and Dry Ice. Topics covered include: Regulatory agencies, training requirements, sample classification, packing, labeling, marking, shipping documentation, emergency response and resources.
John Laurance IV
Public Health Microbiologist II
State of Alaska | Department of Health | Division of Public Health
Section of Laboratories Bioterrorism
5455 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Ave | Anchorage, AK 99507
tel: 907-334-2123 | e-mail: john.laurance@alaska.gov
This course is a first in a series of training aimed at helping to strengthen infection control strategies in Alaska. Over the last year, we’ve learned the importance of infection control practices being at the heart of infection prevention. Project Firstline was developed in response to the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to develop and implement infection control processes and practices to protect you and your patients.
Alaska Project Firstline Team LeadAlaska Department of Health
Division of Public Health, Section of Epidemiology
The basic science of viruses and how to apply the information to everyday situations
Alaska Project Firstline Team Lead
Alaska Department of Health
Division of Public Health, Section of Epidemiology
This course is the 4th in a series of training aimed at helping to strengthen infection control response in Alaska. Over the last year, we’ve learned the importance of infection control practices being at the heart of patient and staff safety. Project Firstline was developed in response to the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn the “why” behind infection prevention strategies and how to protect you and your patients.
Alaska Department of HealthDivision of Public Health, Section of Epidemiology
This course is the 5th in a series of training aimed at helping to strengthen infection control response in Alaska. Project Firstline was developed in response to the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn the “why” behind infection prevention strategies and how to protect you and your patients.
Alaska Department of HealthDivision of Public Health, Section of Epidemiology
The Alaska Perinatal ECHO is a virtual network intended for medical providers caring for pregnant patients and their newborns. This series providers up to date information and support for Alaskan healthcare stakeholders.
Our May 19, 2022 session will take place from 6:00-7:00pm and cover Refugee Health in Pregnancy.
Session Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
1. Describe refugee health in Alaska
2. Describe considerations for refugee OB and postpartum patients
Presenters:
Issa Spatrisano is the Sr. Director of Refugee Resettlement and Food Resources at Catholic Social Service’s Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services (RAIS) program. In this position, Issa also serves as the State Refugee Coordinator for Alaska. Issa has worked 10 years in refugee resettlement and has served in a variety of roles including case management, reception & placement, education, and employment services. Issa has assisted forced migrant communities in Alaska, Missouri, Oregon, and Kansas, allowing her to bring a broader perspective to refugee services in both an urban and rural setting.
Dr. Delana Eby is a Senior Resident with Providence Alaska Family Medicine Residency.