It’s been more than two years since severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) began spreading across the globe, causing a pandemic.
Vaccines have reduced the spread of the disease, prevented individuals from getting infected, and lessened the severity of illness in those who have gotten infected. However, despite the availability of vaccines, people continue to become seriously ill and die from COVID-19, and it continues to take its toll on healthcare workers and healthcare resources.
Brought to you by Lippincott® NursingCenter®, this webinar will explore the fight against COVID-19, more than two years later, including new variant presentation, new vaccine-related information, evolving infection prevention practices and treatment options, long-term effects of COVID-19, staffing shortages, and the moral distress and mental health consequences facing healthcare workers. Moreover, our speakers will discuss measures to improve staffing, reduce moral distress, and build healthcare worker resiliency and well-being.
Facilitator:
Lisa M. Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP
Speakers:
Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN
Collette Bishop Hendler, RN, MS, MA, CIC
Learning Objectives:
After participating in this webinar, you’ll be able to:
- Define the incidence and clinical presentation of SARS-CoV-2, including new variants, and identify methods for protecting against transmission and acquisition of COVID-19
- Describe current inpatient and outpatient treatment options, including pharmacologic agents, strategies to improve oxygenation, ventilation, and perfusion, and modalities for managing complications and long-term effects
- Identify the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers and methods to improve staffing, reduce moral distress, and build healthcare worker resiliency and well-being.
Facilitator and Speaker Bios:
As the Senior Clinical Editor for Lippincott® NursingCenter®, Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP plans and develops content to help nurses learn and stay up to date, meet their licensure and certification requirements, and achieve their professional goals while prioritizing work/life integration. Lisa received her BSN and MSN from the University of Pennsylvania and has over 25 years of nursing experience with a background as a critical care nurse and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She currently volunteers at a nurse-run clinic for low-income and uninsured residents in her community, managing acute and chronic conditions, providing education, and improving health. Lisa also serves on the Medical Reserve Corps supporting public health initiatives, including COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.
Anne Dabrow Woods is the Chief Nurse for Wolters Kluwer, Health Learning, Research & Practice, a critical care nurse practitioner for Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, and Clinical Adjunct Faculty for Drexel University and Neumann University. Anne has more than 38 years of nursing experience and has been an NP for 24 years. She has extensive experience in primary, critical, and acute care and working with healthcare organizations to improve practice and quality outcomes. Anne earned a BSN from West Chester University, an MSN from LaSalle University, post-master’s certificate from Drexel University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Texas Christian University. She is also a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.
Collette Bishop Hendler serves as the Editor-in-Chief for Lippincott® Solutions, clinical decision support and continuing professional development products in the Wolters Kluwer, Health Learning, Research & Practice portfolio. Collette has more than 20 years of experience in critical care nursing and infection prevention. She’s certified as an Infection Preventionist.
