Compass Points

Update on ACIP Guidelines for Influenza Prevention and Control

During the fall of each year, in the midst of buying school supplies and reminiscing about summer vacation, concerns about the coming flu season inevitably arise. 2009 saw the outbreak and worldwide spread of the novel H1N1 flu virus, and with the 2010 season fast approaching, preparedness for flu prevention is critical.

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Compass Questions™

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Responses from Last Compass Questions™

In the 9.7.10 issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked five questions.

Question #1 was "Before reading this article, how often did you screen grieving patients for lack of progress through bereavement?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
31.5% - Always
21.9% - Often
18.7% - Sometimes
15.5% - Rarely
3.1% - Never
9.3% - N/A - This is not my role

Question #2 was "Now that you have read this article, how often will you screen grieving patients for lack of progress through bereavement?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
45.5% - Always
36.4% - Often
3.0% - Sometimes
3.0% - Rarely
0.0% - Never
12.1% - N/A - This is not my role

Question #3 was "Before reading this article, how often did you diagnose and treat bereavement as a major depressive episode?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
3.0% - Always
25.0% - Often
18.8% - Sometimes
28.1% - Rarely
12.5% - Never
12.5% - N/A - This is not my role

Question #4 was "Now that you have read this article, how often will you diagnose and treat bereavement as a major depressive episode?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
9.1% - Always
33.3% - Often
18.2% - Sometimes
12.1% - Rarely
12.1% - Never
15.2% - N/A - This is not my role

Question #5 was "Rate your interest in more educational activities on bereavement:" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
47.1% - Extremely interested
32.4% - Very interested
17.6% - Somewhat interested
2.9% - Not at all interested

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Responses from Last Compass Questions™

In the 9.14.10 supplement issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked four questions.

Question #1 was "BEFORE reading this article, how frequently DID YOU assess for impairment across 2 or more settings (i.e., school/work, home, social) during the initial patient evaluation for ADHD?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
65.0% - Always
20.0% - Often
10.0% - Sometimes
0.0% - Rarely
0.0% - Never
5.0% - N/A - This is not my role

Question #2 was "AFTER reading this article, how frequently WILL YOU NOW assess for impairment across 2 or more settings (i.e., school/work, home, social) during the initial patient evaluation for ADHD?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
80.0% - Always
15.0% - Often
0.0% - Sometimes
0.0% - Rarely
0.0% - Never
5.0% - N/A - This is not my role

Question #3 was "BEFORE reading this article, how frequently DID YOU assess for common ADHD comorbidities during the initial patient evaluation for ADHD?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
45.0% - Always
32.5% - Often
17.5% - Sometimes
0.0% - Rarely
0.0% - Never
5.0% - N/A - This is not my role

Question #4 was "AFTER reading this article, how frequently WILL YOU NOW assess for common ADHD comorbidities during the initial patient evaluation for ADHD?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
75.0% - Always
17.5% - Often
2.5% - Sometimes
0.0% - Rarely
0.0% - Never
5.0% - N/A - This is not my role

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New CMEO Live Webcast Premiere!

Pneumococcal Disease in High-Risk Patients: Strategies for Appropriate Selection of Patients for Vaccination

Live Webcast: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
12:00-1:00 p.m. ET

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Statement of Need
Pneumococcal disease, which includes pneumococcal pneumonia, meningitis, and bacteremia is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, and is considered the top killer among vaccine-preventable diseases. Yet, vaccination rates among adults remain suboptimal...

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Activity Goal
To develop guideline-based and evidence-based strategies for appropriate selection of patients for vaccination against pneumococcal disease.

Credit Information
This activity offers CE credit for:

• Physicians (ACCME/AMA PRA Category 1™)
• Nurses (CNE)
• Pharmacists (ACPE)

All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.

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