New York State Harmful Blue-Green Algae Blooms (HABs) and Health: The Know It! Avoid It! Report It! Response
Originally presented on September 19, 2019
Overview
People and animals should avoid contact with harmful blue-green algae blooms (HABs). Exposure to HABs can cause negative health effects in people and animals when water with blooms is touched, swallowed or when airborne droplets are inhaled. Exposure to high levels of HABs and their toxins can cause diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, skin, eye or throat irritation and allergic reactions or breathing difficulties.
New York State and local governments have implemented effective response programs for managing risk at public bathing beaches and public water supplies, but work remains to communicate risks and promote appropriate responses in unregulated settings.
This webcast will review the tools and resources available to key partners and stakeholders, including watershed associations, healthcare providers and veterinarians, local health departments and other government officials and community-based organizations so that they can consistently and accurately educate people about the health risks of HAB exposure and strategies to avoid HABs.
Target Audience
Public health professionals, environmental professionals, physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, local health department staff and other medical and public health professionals.
Webcast
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Speakers
James Maurer
Section Chief, Recreational Environmental Health
Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection
Center for Environmental Health, New York State Department of Health
Kristine Wheeler, PE
Assistant Director
Bureau of Water Supply Protection
Center for Environmental Health, New York State Department of Health
Learning Outcome and Objectives
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to enhance knowledge and competence about HAB occurrence, risks, exposures and actions to reduce exposures in NYS.
By the end of the webcast, viewers will be able to:
- Recognize potential HABs and HAB exposures in New York State
- Locate resources for consistent communication of HAB risks and exposures
- Recommend individual and community actions to minimize exposures and health effects of HABs
Activity Materials
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Disclosure Statements
The planners, moderator, and presenters do not have any financial arrangements or affiliations with any commercial entities whose products, research or services may be discussed in this activity.
No commercial funding has been accepted for this activity.
Continuing Medical Education Credits
The School of Public Health, University at Albany is accredited by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The School of Public Health, University at Albany designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Medical Education Credits are offered until September 30, 2023.
Continuing Nurse Education Contact Hours
University at Albany School of Public Health is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This offering is approved for 1 nursing contact hour(s).
Nursing Contact Hours are offered until September 30, 2023.
Certified Health Education Specialist Contact Hours
Sponsored by the School of Public Health, University at Albany, SUNY, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.0 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0. Continuing Competency credits available are 1.0. Provider ID# 99086.
Continuing Education Contact Hours are offered until September 30, 2023.
Certified in Public Health
This event is sponsored by the School of Public Health, University at Albany, an approved provider of CPH Renewal Credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.
This offering is approved for 1.0 Certified in Public Health Renewal Credits.
Continuing Education Contact Hours are offered until September 30, 2023.