Addressing the Resurgence of Syphilis: Penicillin Allergy Assessment in a Clinic Setting | November 21, 2024
Date of Presentation: November 21, 2024
Type: Past Presentation
Audience: Clinical
Program: Infectious Disease
Keywords: #allergy #amoxicillin #infectious diseases #nursing protocols #penicillin
In this series of presentations, Dr. Jessica Dalby, discusses how to implement a facility level policy for penicillin allergy assessment, shares how to develop protocols for risk assessments and amoxicillin challenge, and reviews how to provide optimal treatment strategies for patients with syphilis. Then, CAPT Holly Van Lew, highlights valuable syphilis resources, including penicillin allergy materials Indian Health Service, Tribal and Urban Indian clinics and clinicians can utilize.
To join, simply click here at the time of ECHO (11/21 at 11am PT): https://echo.zoom.us/j/97240849538?pwd=TzJUMWo5M082K1kxMitOV2diY3BaQT09
Please note recording will be available shortly following the session.
Presented by:
Jessica Dalby
MD
Dr. Holly Van Lew
Faculty
CAPT Holly Van Lew is clinical pharmacist with the Indian Health Service. She was the immunization coordinator at her medical center for 10 years, where she managed procurement, storage, and distribution of adult and childhood vaccines. She is a national trainer for multiple Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Immunization Certificate Programs, having trained over 1,500 pharmacists, students, and technicians to administer vaccines. Holly works at the local, regional, and national level to educate pharmacists, providers, and nurses about immunizations with a focus on addressing patient vaccine needs at every encounter. She is currently the IHS COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force Deputy Lead, administering the distribution and tracking of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Read the full bio …Resources Provided:
- Addressing the Resurgence of Syphilis: Penicillin Allergy Assessment in a Clinical Setting (Presentation Slides)
- Penicillin Allergy Assessment Using the PEN-FAST Tool (Presentation Slides)
- Syphilis Reference Card - Signs and Diagnosis (Resource)
- Syphilis Reference Card - PEN-FAST (Resource)
- Together Against Syphilis (Resource)
Date added: September 26, 2024