The NYS DOH has scheduled a call for members on August 18 at 10:00 am during which physicians will be able to receive the latest information about the outbreak, learn about CDC and NYSDOH recommendations and have an opportunity to ask questions of the Department’s experts in epidemiology, infection control, laboratory sciences and ebola testing, and risk communication.

The dial-in number for members to use is 1- 855-279-5488.   No conference code is needed.

Agenda:

• Background/Update on Ebola Outbreak
• How to Respond to a Suspected Case
• Infection Control
• Lab Testing
• Questions

Providers who have questions, especially those who cannot attend, are encouraged to contact their local health department or the NYSDOH Bureau of Communicable Disease Control at 518-473-4439 during business hours or 1-866-881-2809 evenings, weekends and holidays.

The DOH has arranged for the call to be recorded for physicians who are unable to attend.    It will be available from August 18, 2014 to September 18, 2014.   To access the recording, physicians should dial  (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 and provide Conference ID# 88792246.