350 - Plagues Through The Ages, Urological Implications

This lecture presents the Black Death, tuberculosis and measles throughout the ages and the treatments and interesting, quirky tales and folklore that surround them. There is discussion on current outbreaks and treatment recommendations. In urology, we may be the first providers to identify these diseases as they affect the urinary system. Urology providers need to be able to recognize these diseases and react quickly with the appropriate treatment to decrease the risk of epidemics. We need to learn from the past to prevent repeating our mistakes.

Contact hours available until 10/26/17.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Gina Powley - Astellas/Medivation speaker bureau, Ferring Pharmaceuticals speaker bureau
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP, CUNP - Consultant: Bayer, Speaker's Bureau: Bayer
• Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Holister Continence Care Advisory Board; Speaker for Hollister Incontinence Workshops

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.

Objectives:
1. Discuss historical implications of tuberculosis and BCG treatment for bladder cancer
2. List historical contributions to control epidemics, plagues.
3. State how Smallpox contributed to modern day vaccinations and implications of unvaccinated individuals in disease contagiousness.