Wildfire Smoke and Your Patients' Health
The Wildfire Smoke and Your Patients' Health training course is an educational training designed for healthcare providers and public health professionals to understand the health risks of wildfire smoke and how to protect patients. It covers topics such as populations at greater risk, health effects of wildfire smoke exposure, air quality monitoring, and strategies to reduce exposure. The course includes sections on using the Air Quality Index (AQI) for advising patients and emphasizes interprofessional collaboration in wildfire health response. The training provides practical recommendations for patient care, such as preparing for fire season, creating a smoke event response plan, and reducing indoor and outdoor exposure. It also includes a knowledge check, reference materials, and links to additional public health resources.