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English: Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Alternate Methods (video)

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to:

- Describe five mass antibiotic dispensing modalities

- Define the push versus pull method of mass antibiotic dispensing

- List two push modes of mass antibiotic dispensing

- Identify two issues associated with dispensing antibiotics to large employers

State and local SNS planners have suggested that it may not be possible to provide prophylaxis to the entire community in 48 hours using only the traditional POD model. Alternate methods of dispensing, such as using drive-through dispensing or pushing medications to businesses, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities, may be necessary in addition to PODs. This live interactive program will describe several alternate methods of dispensing that planners can consider as they develop their comprehensive dispensing plans. Planners from state and local public health agencies will discuss the alternate dispensing methods they have devised and exercised in their communities. Panelists also will identify the issues and opportunities associated with pushing medication to large employers in the community or delivering medication to sheltered-in populations, such as those in nursing care or assisted living facilities.

cropped from the PD image, PHIL ID number 9336 (a screenshot of a Windows Media movie file, removed the copyrighted Windows software portion to show only the PD shot of the drug box).