Travel Medicine Essentials: A Healthcare Provider's Guide to Patient Travel Consultation

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Kristene Diggins, DNP, MBA, FAANP, CNE, NEA-BC, DC Related seminars and products

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Kristene Diggins, DNP, MBA, FAANP, CNE, NEA-BC, DC, is a doctorally-prepared Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), with more than a decade of experience both in family practice and geriatrics, including experience in the urgent care setting. She currently is a clinical trails sub-investigator for CVS Minute Clinics. Kristene is an inducted Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and was recently elected as on the Selections Committee for the Fellows of AANP. She also serves as an adjunct faculty and has earned Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kristene Diggins has employment relationships with United Healthcare, SteadyMD, and Chamberlain University. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kristene Diggins serves on the AANP Fellows Selection Committee, serves as the AANP National Convenient Care Co‑ Chair, and works as an ANCC Pathway to Excellence Appraiser. She is a fellow of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

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Target Audience

• Nurses
• NPs
• PAs
• DOs
• MDs
• CNS

Objectives

1. Offer travel guidance to patients planning international travel.
2. Assist patients to define steps to take before and during travel to stay healthy.
3. Determine resources available for travel planning.

Outline

I. Planning for Trip: Resources Available by Region

• Researching Destination Resources
• Understanding Local Healthcare Facilities and Services
• Accessing Emergency Contacts and Medical Assistance Abroad

II. Food and Water Precautions and Self-Care for Traveler’s Diarrhea

• Identifying High-Risk Foods and Beverages
• Implementing Food Safety Measures and Hygiene Practices
• Managing and Treating Traveler's Diarrhea

III. Precautions for Other Communicable Diseases

• Immunizations: Essential Vaccines Based on Destination
• Preventing Vector-Borne Diseases: Mosquito and Tick Bite Prevention
• Addressing Sexually Transmitted Infections: Safe Sexual Practices Abroad

IV. Additional Health Precautions

• Alcohol: Responsible Drinking and Alcohol-Related Risks
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Preventive Measures During Travel
• Jet Lag Management: Coping Strategies and Adjusting to Time Zone Changes
• Crime and Safety Awareness: Tips for Personal Safety and Security Abroad