Professional education is targeted towards the special needs of health professionals. Programs and materials are designed to help the clinician better manage poisoning and overdose cases that end up in a health care facility. The professional education program is coordinated by Lisa Booze, PharmD, CSPI. In 2006, 44 programs were conducted at hospitals, fire departments, and state and regional conferences. These programs were attended by over 1500 physicians, nurses, EMS providers, pharmacists and physicians assistants throughout Maryland. The MPC also provides professional education through publications. ToxTidbits is faxed monthly to every Maryland emergency department and emailed to over 3,500health professionals. ToxAlert, published 2-3 times each year, also reaches more than 3,500health care providers. Articles written by Maryland Poison Center staff are often published in the Maryland Nurse, Maryland Pharmacist, EMS News and other professional journals and newsletters.
The Maryland Poison Center also provides on-site training for physicians, pharmacists and paramedics. Each year, over 100 health professionals come to the MPC to learn more about the assessment and treatment of poisoned patients.
Professional education- Topics in Toxicology
Are you a health care provider interested in training for your institution? We've got experts on a variety of topics that can come to your facility.
Publications
ToxAlert and ToxTidbits are newsletters of the Maryland Poison Center. These publications are designed for health professionals and cover a variety of topics including the Annual Report of the Maryland Poison Center. Sign up to receive email notices of new issues of ToxAlert and ToxTidbits.
Antidote Recommendations For Hospitals
The Maryland Poison Center offers recommendations on what antidotes hospitals should keep in stock and how much. Use this antidote recommendations list to guide you.
