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| Care Management to Increase Access and Decrease Readmissions | 1.00 | |
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The Centers for Disease Control estimates that about 50 percent of American adults have at least one chronic condition. Today's primary care providers have the ability to better manage this population by utilizing care management. This course discusses use of the care management model in the ambulatory care setting to increase patients' access to providers and decrease hospital visits, including readmission. It also addresses the issue of some payment systems not allowing providers to profit from managing chronic conditions. Define care management and how it relates to ambulatory care. State ways that care management increases access to healthcare providers. Discuss how care management decreases hospital readmissions. Identify strategies for creating a successful care management program. Instructor |
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| HIPAA: The Basics | 0.50 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects the confidentiality of healthcare information. Learn the basics of individual privacy rights and how HIPAA governs the disclosure of personal information. Describe the purpose of HIPAA. Identify when a HIPAA violation has occurred. List three steps you can take to avoid a HIPAA violation. Instructor |
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| Overview of Case to Care Management | 1.00 | |
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On average, people who live with serious mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance-use disorders die 25 to 35 years prematurely. This is largely due to preventable diseases, health disparities, and even the contributing factor of the stigma associated with mental illness. Behavioral health case managers are experts in helping people manage their chronic mental health conditions. By applying those skills in addressing the whole-health needs of these individuals, case managers become care managers in an integrated-systems approach to behavioral health concerns. This course for health and human services professionals offers an overview of case-to-care management, a strategy for incorporating a patient-centered approach, and ways to effectively impact the health outcomes of the people you serve. Describe barriers in the US healthcare system that perpetuate the fragmentation of care. Identify three health disparities impacting health outcomes in the behavioral health population. Summarize the similarities and differences between case management and care management. Develop effective methods of managing a multidimensional approach for your clients total healthcare needs. Expert Reviewer Expert Reviewer Staff Writer |
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| Social Determinants of Health Overview | 1.00 | |
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Certain external conditions, often beyond an individual’s direct control, are referred to as the social determinants of health, and they have the potential of affecting the health of your patients. These conditions, contributing to individuals’ health inequity and inequalities at all levels, encompass where a patient lives and works; socioeconomic policies, systems, and norms; and more. This course discusses how the five pillars of the social determinants of health impact the daily delivery, accessibility, and engagement of health-improvement efforts. It also presents strategies for assessing the social determinants of health that may be affecting your patient population, how to increase awareness and interest in these determinants, and ways to engage patients, stakeholders, and other providers in addressing social determinants of health. List the five pillars of social determinants of health. Explain how social determinants of health impact health inequities and inequalities. Identify strategies to assess social determinants of health that may be affecting your patient population. Staff Writer Expert Reviewer |
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| Managing the Patient with Chest Tubes | 1.25 | |
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Chest-tube placement and maintenance can be stressful not only for patients and their families, but also for the nursing staff. A thorough understanding of the principles surrounding chest-tube placement and maintenance—along with the risks, complications, and need for emotional support before, during, and after this procedure—allows the nurse to properly manage such patients, resulting in better patient outcomes and satisfaction. This course is intended to equip nurses to safely manage patients before, during, and after chest-tube placement and to properly operate—and troubleshoot—chest-tube drainage systems. Describe thoracic anatomy and physiology relative to the use of chest tubes. Identify pathological conditions requiring chest tube placement. Identify the functions of single-chamber, two-chamber, and three-chamber chest drainage systems. Discuss risk factors and potential complications before, during, and after chest tube placement. Describe the proper techniques for chest tube management. Instructor |
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| Care Coordination in Healthcare: Principles and Best Practices | 1.25 | |
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As they age, many patients find themselves developing one or more chronic diseases, but they don’t know how to navigate this country’s fragmented and exorbitantly expensive healthcare system in order to receive appropriate care. Care coordination by the medical team—providing additional services such as education and close monitoring of the disease process—has been shown to decrease healthcare costs while improving patients’ health. Unfortunately, standardized techniques or processes for care coordination are not in place. This course for nurses discusses care coordination’s process, its various components, current efforts, ideas for improvement, and a review of practical applications for your nursing practice. Describe care coordination and reasons why it is important for patients and providers. Recall three strategies for care coordination. Explain the six components of care coordination. Discuss six steps for initiating a coordinated care effort. Staff Writer Instructor Expert Reviewer |
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| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Expiration: This course will familiarize the learner with personal protective equipment. The different types and proper application of personal protective equipment are discussed. Choosing the correct personal protective equipment for the type of exposure is presented. This course engages the learner in discovering educational resources for commonly used chemicals and tactics for choosing personal protective equipment used in situations where exposure risks are evolving. Discuss the different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the proper application Demonstrate knowledge in choosing the correct type of PPE for the type of exposure presented Instructor |
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| Advance Directives | 0.50 | |
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Origination: Expiration: Advance directives are legal documents with instructions that apply if an adult is not able to make decisions about their own healthcare. They are meant to ensure that a person’s values related to dying, quality of life, and other relevant considerations are honored. It’s important for everyone to have a basic understanding of what advance directives are and when they are applied so personal wishes can be observed at the end of life. Identify the most common types of advance directives and find out if a person has made them. Explain how advance directives can improve quality of life even at the end of life. Anticipate cultural and other issues that can impact end of life planning. Instructor |
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| Clinical Express: Whistleblower Protection | 0.10 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The goal of this course is to provide healthcare personnel with knowledge of whistleblower protections laws and procedures for reporting whistleblower retaliation. Describe the intent of whistleblower protection laws. Describe at least five retaliatory acts prohibited under whistleblower protection laws. Describe whistleblower protection and procedures for reporting whistleblower retaliation under the False Claims Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and the National Labor Relations Act. Describe whistleblower protection enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and procedures for reporting whistleblower retaliation. Instructor |
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| A Primer on Antiretroviral Drugs to Treat HIV | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Treatment for HIV/AIDS has significantly improved over the last few decades and has reduced morbidity and mortality rates in patients living with HIV/AIDS. The use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (ART) slows the progression of the disease by reducing the amount of HIV in the blood. Determining the most effective treatment regimen is a complex process and will require the use of several medications. The goal of this course is to provide pharmacists in acute care settings with an overview of HIV medication classes and factors influencing treatment decisions. Discuss the different classes of antiretroviral drugs used for the treatment of HIV. Explain the guidelines for initiation of antiretroviral therapy, its use in pre-exposure prophylaxis, and its implication for opportunistic infections. Instructor |
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| Substance Use and Misuse in the Family | 2.25 | |
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Origination: Expiration: Alcohol use can have a destructive effect on individuals, as well as their families and loved ones. The main goal of this course is to give you in-depth knowledge about research concerning the impact of alcohol use disorders on families, as well as the family’s impact on the development and persistence of alcohol use. You will learn the fundamentals of the family systems approach that are essential for you to understand the complicated dynamics of families struggling to deal with the impact of alcohol use disorders. You also will learn about factors that influence recovery, as well as the effectiveness of specific intervention models that are used for substance abuse. Furthermore, you will be able to identify specific risk factors that are related to developing an alcohol use disorder. Vignettes and interactive exercises give you the opportunity to apply these concepts so that you can expand your effectiveness with the families you encounter in your work. This course is intended for entry and intermediate level healthcare professionals. Describe the family systems perspective of substance use disorders and identify family factors that influence the risk of developing a substance use disorder. Identify family problems that may result from or co-occur with a substance use disorder. Discuss recent research concerning the relationship between family factors and recovery and employ effective models for substance use intervention. Instructor |
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| Reducing Pain During Minor Procedures for Pediatric Patients | 1.00 | |
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By applying evidence-based strategies, nurses can help reduce pain during minor pediatric patient procedures. Nurses must assess the level of pain and understand the barriers to and the options available for effective pain management in pediatric patients. The goal of this educational program is to provide evidence-based practice information that will promote nursing management of pediatric pain during minor procedures. The content in this course is applicable to nurses in acute care and outpatient settings. Identify barriers surrounding pediatric pain management. List opportunities where pain can be reduced in pediatric minor procedures. Describe nonpharmacological and pharmacological methods that can be used to reduce pain in pediatric minor procedures. Instructor Expert Reviewer Instructor |
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| Junctional Rhythms | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The ECG, an easily mastered tool of remarkable clinical power, can provide helpful and even vital information in a wide range of situations. One glance at an ECG can diagnose an evolving myocardial infarction, identify a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia, pinpoint the chronic effects of sustained hypertension or the acute effects of a massive pulmonary embolus, or determine the likelihood of underlying coronary artery disease in a patient with chest pain. Since the ECG is only as capable as its user, this course will help you understand the characteristics of junctional rhythms and the approach taken toward narrow complex tachycardia. Identify the characteristics of junctional rhythms. Distinguish the identifying features of junctional arrhythmias. Describe the clinical implications of junctional rhythms. Kristen Ponichtera, BSN, RN, CFRN, CTRN, CCRN |
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| Overview of Children with Disabilities | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Delays in developmental skills in young children can include problems with movement (motor), hearing and speaking (communication), social and emotional development, and thinking and problem-solving skills (cognitive). These difficulties, ranging from mild to severe, may extend into adulthood and can affect learning, communication, and functioning in the community. The onset of some developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, can be diagnosed at birth. Other disorders may become apparent only as young children miss important developmental milestones, although the typical sequence of development can have a wide range. This course explains how to identify atypical development in young children, how to recognize common developmental disabilities that require comprehensive assessments, and how to identify and describe common disabilities that may result from environmental factors. With this knowledge, you will be better equipped to meet the individual needs of the young children with whom you work. Identify common developmental delays in young children. Describe individual characteristics of specific developmental disabilities. Expert Reviewer |
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| Social Determinants of Health Path Assessment | 0.00 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: This assessment measures overall learner competencies as aligned with the modules presented in the social determinants of health learning path. The objectives being assessed are the social factors that impact a person’s health, how providers can incorporate the social determinants of health into their patient assessments, how these determinants impact patients’ ability to adhere to their care plans, and how to improve the care-planning process by incorporating social health information. Identify the social factors that impact a person's health. Incorporate the social determinants of health in patients' assessments. Explain how the social determinants of health impact patients' ability to adhere to their care plans. Writer |
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| Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement for Direct Care Professionals | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Quality Improvement (QI) can be implemented within almost any healthcare setting and can prove highly beneficial for achieving improved delivery of service outcomes. For quality improvement to be effective, it is crucial that everyone at your agency or clinic be informed of any QI projects and how their roles and responsibilities might impact these projects. The better you understand the QI process, the more proficient you will be as an active participant in improving the quality of services your agency or clinic provides. Using several quality improvement models, as well as detailed and specific examples that demonstrate these models in action, this course offers an overview of quality improvement, along with relevant aspects of how quality improvement impacts not only your job, but also your clinic or agency’s performance. You will be armed with the knowledge you need to apply these concepts in your own setting. Define quality improvement in behavioral healthcare settings. Recognize at least three areas of behavioral healthcare services that are impacted by quality improvement. Identify a model of quality improvement that aligns with your agency's mission, vision, and values. Describe two ways that you can effectively implement quality improvement in your agency. Staff Writer Instructor |
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| Managing the Patient with Acute Kidney Injury | 1.25 | |
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Acute kidney injury (AKI)—a sudden, temporary loss of kidney functioning—is associated with an increased incidence of hospitalizations and mortality. This course presents the signs and symptoms of AKI as well as examination strategies that can lead to early identification of renal compromise. You will also learn nursing care and prevention strategies for patients and those at risk for AKI. Identify key anatomical structures that contribute to normal kidney functioning. Define examination strategies that can lead to early identification of renal compromise. Describe acute kidney injury signs, symptoms, and nursing care. Identify patients at risk for acute kidney injury. Instructor |
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| Cardiac Catheterization: Complications and Common Mistakes | 1.25 | |
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This final presentation in a six-part webinar series is intended to help both new and experienced staff in the cardiac catheterization lab to prepare for the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) examination. This comprehensive program includes a review of anatomy and physiology, advanced waveform analysis, shunts and treatment modality, right- and left-heart catheterization, interventional equipment, and commonly used cardiac medications. Identify common complications that occur during a cardiac catheterization or a coronary intervention. Delineate left heart catheterization waveforms. Identify valvular disorders based on cardiac waveforms. Describe how disease processes affect cardiac pressures. Identify the need for emergency equipment readily available. Verbalize the rationale for the use of radial versus femoral cardiac catheterizations. Instructor Staff Writer |
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| Documentation for Treatment Planning | 2.00 | |
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A critical step for service providers in receiving reimbursement is to submit treatment-planning documentation. This course reinforces what you already know about plans of care, while offering suggestions for capturing the real therapeutic relationship on paper. You will learn how to hone in on core principles for clinical documentation; take a fresh look at ways to record your client’s strengths, goals, and treatment objectives; and evaluate methods of accurately representing interventions, outcomes, and discharge plans. Identify the preferences and needs of various stakeholders in the treatment planning process, most importantly the client. Summarize seven core principles of effective treatment planning documentation. Identify at least three effective ways to document client strengths and barriers to treatment during the planning process. Describe how to develop measurable and client-focused goals and objectives for treatment planning. Explain how to document planned interventions, desired outcomes, and treatment changes that occur based on client progress. Instructor |
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| Clinical Express: Surgical Site Infections (SSI) Prevention | 0.25 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The goal of this course is to provide clinicians with knowledge of risk factors for surgical site infections and evidence-based best practices prevention. Discuss problems associated with surgical site infections. Identify the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classifications for surgical site infections. Recall risk factors for surgical site infections. Describe evidence-based best practices for preventing surgical site infections. Instructor |
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| CMS Training - Coordination of Benefits | 2.00 | |
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This course explains how the coordination of benefits works when people have Medicare and certain other types of health coverage. Module 5, Coordination of Benefits, explains the rules that govern payers’ responsibilities when people have Medicare and certain other types of health and/or prescription drug coverage. This module was developed and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the federally facilitated Health Insurance Marketplace. This course is designed for trainers and other information givers who are familiar with the Medicare program. It can be easily adapted for presentations to groups of beneficiaries. Explain health and drug coverage coordination. Determine who pays first. Identify where to get more information. Instructor |
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| Employee Wellness - Stress Management | 0.25 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Stress is part of everyone’s life. While a certain level of stress can motivate one’s productivity, too much stress can leave a person feeling drained and irritable. Stress can’t be avoided, but it’s possible to learn to respond differently to it. This course discusses assessing your own stress levels, recognizing the difference between good and bad stress, identifying stress triggers, and developing a personal stress-management plan. Describe time management and procrastination. Formulate successful time-management goals and strategies for change. Instructor |
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| Introduction to Care Coordination and Case Management | 1.00 | |
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In today's increasingly complex healthcare system, care coordination and case management are vital for producing optimal member outcomes, decreasing care costs, and ensuring that healthcare services are utilized effectively. This course focuses on care coordination and case management within the payer setting. You will learn about the need for these services; common challenges you may encounter; and the latest goals, philosophies, and guiding principles of these functions. Also included are seven critical steps in the care coordination and case management process, along with tangible benefits and superior outcomes that these steps produce for providers, members, and payer organizations. Define two functions of care coordination and case management in the payer setting. Describe how effective care coordination and case management goes beyond clinical perspectives to drive more encompassing healthcare improvement. Summarize two key benefits that care coordination and case management create for providers, members, and payer organizations. Describe two key components involved in the care coordination and case management process. Instructor |
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| Sexual Harassment for Employees | 0.50 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Sexual harassment makes it hard for workers to feel comfortable and perform their jobs. It also creates problems for employers. This course discusses what sexual harassment is, how to recognize it in the workplace, how it affects individuals and organizations, and what actions to take in response to it. This information will help employees in any industry to be better equipped when dealing with sexual harassment. Define sexual harassment. Learn to recognize sexual harassment in the workplace. Describe how sexual harassment affects individuals and organizations. Take action in response to sexual harassment. Instructor |
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| Managing the Patient with Hematological Disorders | 1.25 | |
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Because hematologic conditions affect every system within the body, caring for a patient with a blood disorder can be challenging. Nurses should be familiar with hematological conditions and how to recognize their symptoms, along with understanding diagnostic tests, treatment and management strategies, and the education patients need to optimize quality of life and prevent complications. This course is designed to equip nurses with essential knowledge necessary for caring for patients with these conditions. Identify the components and functions of the hematological system. Describe the pathology for common hematological disorders. Identify the causes and symptoms of hematological disorders. Identify diagnostic tests and treatment strategies for hematological disorders. Discuss complications associated with hematological disorders. Instructor |
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| Cardiac Catheterization: Equipment for Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization | 1.25 | |
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This fourth presentation in a six-part webinar series is intended to help both new and experienced staff in the cardiac catheterization lab to prepare for the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) examination. This comprehensive program includes a review of anatomy and physiology, advanced waveform analysis, shunts and treatment modality, right- and left-heart catheterization, interventional equipment, and commonly used cardiac medications. Identify commonly used catheters in the cannulation of the left and right coronary arteries. Identify coronary catheters utilized to cannulate coronary arteries by pass grafts. Verbalize the diagnostic wires and ancillary equipment commonly utilized in a standard heart catheterization. Instructor Staff Writer |
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| Adult Obesity in the United States: A Growing Epidemic | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Obesity affects the entire scope of a person‘s life, including health, social relationships, self-image, and psychological well-being. Now recognizing obesity as a chronic disease that must be managed long term, the American Medical Association has added a new sub specialty to its continuum of care: the obesity medicine physician. As the number of obese people in our society rises, the health care industry must assimilate this aspect of their treatment and care into daily practice. This module discusses the epidemic that obesity has become, reviews current treatments and care plans, and includes the psychosocial impact that being obese has upon the individual and society. Describe six major contributing factors for obesity in adults. Discuss patient education on the benefits and adverse effects of three prescription medications for obesity. Explain the differences between four surgical approaches to the management of obesity. Instructor |
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| Creating a Culture of Safety and Reducing Medical Errors in the OR | 1.50 | |
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The OR is a complex environment. Highly trained individuals interact in a specialized setting with sophisticated and technically complicated devices, instruments, and equipment. There also are substantial differences among team members related to education, experience, skill level, influence, and formal and informal power. This module will inform nurses and surgical technologists of the evidence-based steps to take to create a culture of safety in the OR. Describe communication processes that relate to reducing medical errors Discuss the components of a just culture that promote trust and accountability Review recommendations for the safe transfer of patient care information Discuss a 10-step process for creating a culture of safety in the OR Name organizations that are helping to create a culture of patient safety Instructor Expert Reviewer |
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| Care Plans and RAI Framework | 1.50 | |
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Care plans are developed to help residents attain and maintain physical, mental and psychosocial well-being while in your care. The purpose of this course is to provide information on the care plan framework so that you can work together as a team to develop comprehensive care plans that maximize the well-being of each resident. The module covers the use of care area triggers, resources and CAA summary so that decision making can be supported and documented in the care of the resident. Explain the Care Area Assessment process Describe Care Area Triggers and their role in the RAI process. Identify the 20 care areas in the CAA framework Identify timelines for care plan completion and updating. Instructor |
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| Clinical Express: Suicide Prevention | 0.25 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The goal of this course is to provide clinicians with the knowledge needed to identify patients at risk for suicide and appropriate interventions based on the patient’s level of risk. Identify risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors for suicide. Differentiate factors associated with low, moderate, and high suicide risks. Describe response recommendations for low, moderate, and high suicide risk patients. Instructor |
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| Buprenorphine | 0.50 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Opioid dependence can be caused by the use of prescription opioids (obtained legally or illegally) or the use of illicit opioids (e.g., heroin). It continues to be a growing problem in the United States with opioid-related deaths occurring daily. Often, patients who discontinue opioid use require treatment to prevent relapse or the extreme effects of withdrawal. Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid agonist used for the treatment of patients with opioid dependence. It is available as a sublingual tablet, sublingual or buccal soluble film strip, and injection and is used in formulations with or without naloxone. The goal of this course is to educate nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in acute care settings about opioid dependence and the therapeutic use of buprenorphine to treat the condition. Describe the key differences among the three drugs approved for the treatment of opioid dependence. Summarize the pharmacology, dosing, formulations, adverse effects, and interactions of buprenorphine. Explain the regulations that govern the prescribing and dispensing of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid dependence. Instructor |
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| Promoting Treatment Engagement with Behavioral Health Disorders | 1.50 | |
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Strategies for successful engagement of clients, especially those who are either not ready or willing to change, are desperately needed. While there are significant systemic barriers to engagement including the proximity and accessibility of services and high costs of care (Kazdin, 2017), treatment providers also influence the extent to which clients engage in treatment. This course is intended for licensed clinicians and will provide information about the challenges of engagement, as well as specific strategies that providers can use to promote engagement in treatment for individuals with substance use and other behavioral health conditions. Discuss typical challenges to engagement among individuals with substance use and other behavioral health disorders. Define relationship factors and integrated medical and behavioral health treatment models and how each contributes to treatment engagement. Identify counseling strategies that can improve treatment engagement among individuals with substance use and other behavioral health disorders. Summarize unique issues and barriers related to engaging women with children, pregnant women, and older adults in substance abuse treatment. Instructor |
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| CMS Training - Medicaid and CHIP | 2.50 | |
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This course explains the eligibility, benefits, and administration of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Also discussed are the implications of the Affordable Care Act on Medicaid and CHIP. Describe the eligibility, benefits, and administration of Medicaid. Define the eligibility, benefits, and administration of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Summarize the implications of the Affordable Care Act on Medicaid and CHIP. Instructor |
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| Palliative vs. Hospice Care | 1.25 | |
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Although palliative care can be a tremendous benefit for individuals with chronic, life-limiting conditions, many qualifying individuals are not referred to such care because of a lack of understanding of the services. Another point of confusion is how palliative care and hospice care differ. This course explains each type of care, including when they are appropriate, the services offered, team-member roles, and payer sources. Thus equipped, healthcare professionals can better advocate for the most appropriate care, provide education and guidance to individuals and their families, and, when necessary, ease the transition from palliative care to hospice care. Define palliative care and hospice care. Explain the services provided in palliative and hospice care and the payer sources for each. Identify when palliative care and hospice care are appropriate. Illustrate the roles of palliative care and hospice care team members. Describe the benefits of palliative care and hospice care. Discuss the transition from palliative care to hospice care, and discharge from hospice care. Staff Writer Expert Reviewer |
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| Cardiac Catheterization: Equipment for Interventional Catheterization | 1.25 | |
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This fifth presentation in a six-part webinar series is intended to help both new and experienced staff in the cardiac catheterization lab to prepare for the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) examination. This comprehensive program includes a review of anatomy and physiology, advanced waveform analysis, shunts and treatment modality, right- and left-heart catheterization, interventional equipment, and commonly used cardiac medications. Identify commonly used guiding catheters in the cannulation of the left and right coronary arteries for the purpose of providing TIMI flow. Identify ancillary coronary treatment options such as atherectomy, left ventricular support devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and pacemakers. Verbalize the interventional wires and coronary balloons commonly used for support and trackability. Instructor Staff Writer |
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| Understanding Stroke | 1.00 | |
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Experiencing a stroke can result in a permanently devastating condition. While some risk factors are uncontrollable, certain practices can help prevent, limit, and even reverse stroke damage. This course equips providers of senior healthcare to facilitate stroke recovery by knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke, being able to perform quick assessments, and responding appropriately. Also included: strategies for stroke prevention and ways to help your patients achieve quality of life after a stroke. Discuss the pathophysiology of a stroke, including scope, risk factors, effects, treatment, and prevention. Describe the connection between stroke and heart disease. Perform and interpret stroke assessments and intervene according to professional standards of practice. Identify strategies for achieving quality of life after a stroke. Instructor Staff Writer |
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| Depression in Older Adults | 1.75 | |
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This course is appropriate for clinicians with a basic or intermediate knowledge of working with individuals with late-life depression. It is intended to help human service professionals identify the most common symptoms of a depressive disorder and familiarize them with the major types of effective clinical and psychosocial treatments available for older adults. Employing the interactive exercises and case vignettes in this course will teach you the skills you need to recognize depressive disorders among the older adults with whom you work, and provide them with the best information, support, and resources for treatment. DSM™ and DSM-5™ are registered trademarks of the American Psychiatric Association. The American Psychiatric Association is not affiliated with nor endorses this course. List the symptoms of major depressive disorder among older adults. Identify the most effective types of clinical treatment currently available to older adults with a depressive disorder. Recognize where to refer at-risk older adults for evaluation and treatment for a depressive disorder. Instructor Staff Writer |
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| Clinical Express: Respecting Religious and Spiritual Preferences | 0.25 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The goal of this course is to equip learners with knowledge of common religions beliefs and practices, and how they may impact health and healthcare decisions. Describe the types of questions healthcare professionals may ask patients to gain an understanding of their religious and spiritual beliefs and how they may impact health and healthcare decisions. Describe and differentiate healthcare considerations for patients who affiliate with various religious groups. Instructor |
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| Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls | 0.25 | |
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Origination: Expiration: This course is about workplace slip, trip, and falls hazards. It alerts you to the serious consequences that can result even from a simple fall or a near fall, and provides information about measures that can help you prevent these incidents and reduce potential injuries. Identify common hazards that might lead to slips, trips, and falls. Monitor your workplace for slip, trip, and fall hazards. Take preventive measures to avoid injuries from slips, trips, and falls. Instructor |
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| CMS Training - Medicare Preventive Services | 2.00 | |
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This course explains Medicare-Covered Preventive Services, and was developed and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the federally facilitated Health Insurance Marketplace. It includes information on which preventive services are covered, who can receive them, when said services are covered, how much you pay, and where to get more information. Learn which preventive services are covered. Define who is eligible to receive them. Describe when preventive services are covered. Learn how much you pay. Learn where to get more information. Staff Writer Expert Reviewer |
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| Managing the Patient with Aneurysms | 1.75 | |
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Aneurysms are known as silent killers. Without early detection and prompt intervention, their mortality rate can reach as high as 90 to 100 percent. A number of commonly found risk factors and comorbidities can increase the risk of developing an aneurysm. To help you achieve quality outcomes for your patients, this course discusses the symptoms of a potential aneurysm, how to identify aneurysm types and their physical location, and common techniques used in managing the patient with an aneurysm. Discuss the concepts associated with vascular physiology. Identify the types of aneurysms and their physical location. Recognize the clinical manifestations of aneurysms. Outline the common techniques utilized in managing the patient with an aneurysm. Instructor |
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| Managing the Patient with Acute Stroke - Dysphagia Screening | 1.00 | |
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Neurological dysphagia, most often caused by acute stroke, can lead to malnutrition, social restrictions, anxiety, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, acute/chronic illnesses, or even death. This course for clinicians explains how to identify those at risk for dysphagia, and it discusses treatment strategies to improve overall outcomes for stroke patients. You will learn practical information about current swallowing screens, who should receive them, who should carry them out, and how to implement them at your facility. Describe the incidence and outcomes of dysphagia and aspiration in those with acute strokes. Identify the role of the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in supporting, developing, and managing a dysphagia screening program for acute strokes. Identify dysphagia screening methods and/or tools nurses can use. Describe the role of nurses in identifying those at risk for dysphagia. Name diagnostic procedures and treatments for those with dysphagia. Instructor Staff Writer |
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| Cultural Competence | 0.50 | |
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This introductory overview of cultural diversity will help enable you to interact with others of diverse cultures and effectively perform your job responsibilities. Explain the importance of understanding a person's culture when providing services. Examine common issues in cultural diversity. Identify appropriate responses to cultures that differ from your own. Benjamin Reese, Jr., Psy.D. |
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| SBIRT: Screening and Interventions for Individuals with Substance Use Issues | 1.25 | |
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Research indicates that screening and brief interventions by health-care professionals can have a significant impact on individuals with drug or alcohol difficulties. This course presents step-by-step guidelines about how to integrate screenings, how to conduct brief interventions that “meet people where they are” in their stage of change, and how to refer individuals to appropriate resources when they suffer from more severe substance issues. This training illustrates best practices using the SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) approach outlined by SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. You will be equipped with the tools you need to successfully screen and provide brief interventions for substance use issues in your own health-care setting. Identify the core components of SBIRT. Discuss reasons why implementing SBIRT in a general medical setting is beneficial to identifying and treating persons with hazardous substance use and the most common screening tools used. Identify the basic philosophy, principles, and techniques of Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change and how they apply to SBIRT. Discuss the steps of providing brief interventions. Apply SBIRT knowledge to case scenarios. Instructor Staff Writer |
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| Hand Trauma: Emergency Measures to Rehab | 1.00 | |
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About 20 percent of emergency department visits are due to hand and wrist injuries. While most hand injuries are straightforward, many cause long-term complications that may profoundly alter a person‘s ability to work, create, and enjoy life to the fullest. This continuing education program, which includes the steps for preserving an amputated body part, addresses the assessment and treatment of patients with hand trauma. List the critical information that must be gathered upon admission of the patient with hand trauma Describe the six general categories of hand injuries Explain the steps needed to properly preserve an amputated body part Instructor |
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| Writing Effective Incident Reports | 1.50 | |
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Origination: Expiration: This course will guide you through understanding best practices in incident report writing. It will assist you in understanding how those practices help protect the health and safety of the person you support, while at the same time protecting you. In this course, you will identify factors that affect the quality of incident reports and investigate elements that affect memory and recall. You will focus on reducing factors that negatively impact the completeness and accuracy of incident reports. Demonstrating your understanding of the guidelines taught in this course will ensure your documentation adheres to legal, ethical, and programmatic standards. While completing this course, you will review incident report notes and apply what you have learned to identify unclear, subjective, and ungrammatical elements within the notes. This course is intended for direct support professionals Describe why incident reporting is important and the process of creating an incident report. List and demonstrate the three key components of an effective incident report. Name common elements that affect the quality of incident reports. Instructor |
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| Evidence-Based Care for Your Patient With Acute Heart Failure | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Expiration: This module provides healthcare professionals with information about evidence-based medical therapy, best practice recommendations for the treatment of heart failure, and the role of interprofessional collaboration. It will increase your knowledge about heart failure — how to both recognize and manage it. Identify common diagnostic tests that are used in the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure. Describe evidence-based therapies for heart failure. Discuss strategies for patient self-management and transition of care. Discuss how the interprofessional team can improve outcomes for patients with acute heart failure. Instructor Staff Writer |
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| Clinical Express: Restraint and Seclusion | 0.25 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The goal of this course is to provide clinicians working in acute care settings with knowledge of the regulations for use of restraint in hospitals, types of patient harm that can result from restraint use, potential alternatives to restraint, techniques for safe restraint application, and assessment and monitoring to prevent and recognize restraint-related harm. Discuss criteria for the use of restraint and seclusion according to federal regulations for hospitals. Describe potential patient harm that can result from the use of restraint and seclusion. List at least four potential alternatives to restraint and seclusion. Describe safe application techniques for the use of restraint. Describe elements of assessment and monitoring for patients in restraint or seclusion. Instructor |
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| Psychiatric Emergencies in the ED | 1.00 | |
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People experiencing situational stress and psychiatric and substance use disorders are seen increasingly in EDs, contributing to the burden on already busy departments. This course informs ED nurses about psychiatric emergencies, including the assessment and nursing interventions. Name the signs of the most urgent psychiatric emergencies Describe two nursing goals in managing a psychiatric emergency Discuss best practice standards of care in psychiatric emergencies Instructor |
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| CMS Training - Medigap | 2.00 | |
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This course on CMS Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) explains how Medigap policies work with Medicare, what Medigap policies cover, how Medigap policies are structured, and when to buy a policy. Included are definitions of key terms, an explanation of guaranteed issue rights, and where to get information on Medigap rights and protections. Describe what Medigap policies are. Define key Medigap terms. List the steps in buying a Medigap policy. Identify the best time to buy a Medigap policy. Explain guaranteed issue rights. Outline where to get information on Medigap rights and protections. Relias Learning |
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| Managing the Patient with Hepatic Failure | 2.25 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Hepatic failure is one of the leading causes of death in this country. According to the American Liver Foundation (ALF), one in 10 Americans—approximately 30 million people—has some form of hepatic failure, with 16,000 such patients currently on the transplant list waiting for a new liver. So you can better manage and care for this patient population, this course presents the causes, symptoms, risk factors, complications, treatment strategies, and characteristics of hepatic failure. Identify the anatomical and physiological aspects of the liver. Identify causes of hepatic failure. Describe symptoms and complications of liver disease and hepatic failure. Discuss diagnostic and monitoring strategies for patients with liver disease. Identify evidence-based treatment and management strategies for persons with liver disease. Describe the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hepatitis A, B, and C. Instructor |
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| Workplace Harassment | 1.25 | |
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Ensuring that employees are free from harassment in a safe and healthy work environment is key to achieving your company's goals. This course examines various types of workplace harassment, the basic skills needed to understand and deal with such situations, and information concerning your role in ensuring a harassment-free work environment. Define workplace harassment. Recognize examples of harassment situations and problems that may occur in the workplace. Identify retaliation and recognize why retaliation against employees who complain of workplace harassment is prohibited. Describe how to effectively respond to harassment incidents in the work place. Assist your organization in promoting workplace behaviors that do not create or contribute to harassment. Instructor |
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| Pediatric Immunizations Overview | 0.25 | |
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Pediatric immunizations are orchestrated specifically to protect young children from life-threatening diseases. These immunizations are often administered on a schedule. This course discusses the immunization schedule recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as related contraindications for pediatric immunizations. Identify the recommended immunizations for pediatric ages, ranging from birth to 18 years. Describe potential complications related to various pediatric immunizations. Describe potential pandemic effects of non-vaccination of the pediatric population. Adam Roesner, BSN |
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| Managing the Patient at Risk for Stroke - Lifestyle and Medical Risk Factors Managing the Patient at risk | 1.25 | |
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Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) or strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. However, they can be treated if the patient is helped within the first four and a half hours of the event, according to the American Stroke Association. This course for healthcare providers identifies medical and lifestyle risk factors that can lead to a stroke, describes diagnostic measures used to assess stroke risk, and outlines stroke-prevention strategies and lifestyle changes. You will be equipped to educate patients on how their lifestyle can significantly impact their stroke risk and how making key changes can help them to avoid medical emergency. Outline stroke prevention strategies and lifestyle changes. Identify medical and lifestyle risk factors that can lead to a stroke. Describe diagnostic measures used to assess stroke risk. Staff Writer
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| Imaging Modalities in Breast Cancer | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Mammography, the most widely used screening tool for breast cancer, has certain limitations. Several imaging modalities are being developed and improved to overcome mammography’s shortcomings. This course discusses how imaging techniques can reduce breast cancer mortality when used for routine screening and diagnosis, as well as for staging breast cancer, planning treatments, and monitoring response to chemotherapy. Explain the significance of imaging techniques in reducing breast cancer mortality Identify the advantages and disadvantages of mammography Compare and contrast tomographic imaging modalities used in breast cancer Instructor |
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| Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Expiration: This course will familiarize the learner with basic information concerning domestic and intimate partner violence (IPV). Information about IPV’s prevalence, characteristics, legal protections and risk factors will be presented. The cycle of abuse will be explained along with issues related intimate partner homicide. Screening and intervention protocols will be described along with community resources available to people experiencing domestic and intimate partner violence. Define domestic and intimate partner violence (IPV). Describe the extent of domestic violence in California and the United States and recognize legal protections. Recognize characteristics of both victims and perpetrators of IPV. Identify red flags and risk factors for IPV. Define the cycle of abuse and list reasons victims may stay in an abusive relationship. Describe risk factors for intimate partner homicide, including guns and strangulation. Describe screening measures used to identify persons who have experienced IPV. List community resources available to assist victims and their families. Instructor |
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| Nursing: Ethical Decision Making | 1.00 | |
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In helping people maintain their health, well-being, and independence, nurses must feel confident in their ability to make appropriate decisions. This course discusses ethical concepts that will guide you in tough situations where making the right decision is critical. Included is a discussion of ethical principles for nursing practitioners in the geriatric setting, along with how to utilize a decision-making process to resolve ethical situations and problems. Differentiate between various ethical principles. Describe why nurses should understand ethics. Examine ethical principles for nursing practitioners in the geriatric setting. Utilize a decision-making process to solve an ethical situation or problem. Instructor |
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| Clinical Express: Pain Management | 0.25 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The goal of this course is to provide clinicians with knowledge of evidence-informed pain management practices. Describe best practices for non-pharmacological and pharmacological pain management. List at least three potential side effects of opioids and three risk factors for opioid adverse events. Discuss the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for prescribing opioids for chronic pain. Describe characteristics of an effective pain management goal. Identify important components of pain management patient discharge education. Instructor |
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| CMS Training: DME Competitive Bidding Program | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: This course explains the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program. This training was developed and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the federally facilitated Health Insurance Marketplace. Understand the purpose of competitive bidding and how it is implemented. Describe who is affected by competitive bidding. Find out where to get more information about the Competitive Bidding Program. Staff Writer |
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| Working in a Team | 0.50 | |
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Teams are essential in today’s world. Whether the teams you’ve been part of functioned in a professional capacity or a personal one, most likely some teams were more successful than others. This course discusses the team process, relational skills that enhance team participation, and best practices for high performance/high output teams. Demonstrate an understanding of the team process. Integrate relational skills for enhanced team participation. Describe best practices for high-performance/high-output teams. Instructor |
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| Suspected Child Abuse Assessment | 0.50 | |
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of children in the United States are abused or neglected (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018). It is imperative that medical professionals have a better understanding of what they can do to address this serious issue. In this course you will learn the definitions of child abuse and neglect, how to screen and assess risk factors that predispose children to maltreatment, and how to help children and families receive the care that they need. Define child abuse and child neglect. Identify risk and preventive factors for child abuse and neglect. Describe how to evaluate a child suspected of being abused and/or neglected. Jennifer W. Burks, R.N., M.S.N. |
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| Managing the Patient with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | 1.00 | |
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), a complex condition with a wide array of associated symptoms and disabilities, significantly impacts the lives of patients and their families. This course for nurses who care for patients who have experienced a TBI discusses assessment strategies, current treatment guidelines, and supportive care to effect positive outcomes. Describe the pathophysiology of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Identify surgical and medical treatments for individuals with TBI. Describe nursing care for those with TBI. Explain the education nurses should provide to individuals with TBI. Identify neurologic emergencies for those with TBI. Instructor |
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| Uncovering Gestational Diabetes for the Health of Mother and Child | 1.00 | |
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Although gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing in the US, a woman with GDM can experience a healthy pregnancy if the condition is well managed. This course, for providers who work in maternal child health, discusses how pregnancy alters glucose metabolism, what risk assessment is required, and what test results indicate when a pregnant woman has crossed into GDM. You will come away equipped with the information you need to provide quality care for your patients with GDM. List risk factors for developing GDM Identify lab tests and normal values that guide diagnosis and treatment of GDM List the main points of managing care for the patient with GDM Instructor Phyllis Bruno, MSN, RN, CDE Diane B. Johnson, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, TNCC Theresa Ryan, MA, RN |
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| The NIH Stroke Scale | 1.00 | |
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Proficiency in the use of a validated stroke scale, such as the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), is important for any member of the healthcare team caring for patients with acute stroke. This stroke assessment scale efficiently assesses stroke severity, offering objective information about prognosis and outcomes along with directing early treatment. With proper training in the use of the NIHSS, including serial monitoring, specifically for those at risk for worsening neurologic status, little variance should exist in results among clinicians. Education is essential to improving reliability and increasing effective communication regarding treatment of stroke patient State how to perform a neurological assessment using the NIHSS Describe the stroke scale’s validity in predicting lesion size and stroke severity Discuss the NIHSS as a predictor of outcomes in patients with stroke Instructor Expert Reviewer |
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| C. Difficile Threatens Hospitalized Patients | 1.00 | |
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The number of cases of nosocomial C. difficile and the proportion of cases with severe and fatal complications have been increasing in hospitals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 250,000 infections requiring hospitalization per year with 14,000 deaths. Healthcare professionals play a vital role in preventing transmission of this pathogen to patients when they pay careful attention to infection-control measures and ensure that everyone in contact with infected patients follows contact (barrier) precautions. Explain three reasons why it is difficult to control transmission of C. difficile in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Explain at least four ways the patient-to-patient spread of C. difficile can be prevented. Discuss the two major risk factors for infections with C. difficile. Instructor |
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| Clinical Express: Multi Drug-Resistant Organisms (MDRO): Prevention and Control | 0.10 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The goal of this course is to provide clinicians in hospitals with knowledge of interventions to reduce microbial resistance and decrease the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms. List at least four strategies for preventing the transmission of infections in healthcare organizations. Describe the goal and purpose of antibiotic stewardship. Describe at least four antibiotic stewardship interventions for hospitals. Instructor |
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| Effective Communication | 0.25 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: In today’s workplace, the abundance of “noise,” such as technology, multitasking, stress, and information overload, can make it hard to communicate effectively, ultimately costing time and money. But by learning how to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, you’ll increase understanding with your coworkers. This course identifies primary verbal and nonverbal cues, explains active-listening techniques, and suggests how to avoid barriers to good communication. Engage in key elements of communication. Identify primary verbal and nonverbal communication cues. Employ active-listening techniques. Instructor |
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| Working with Difficult People | 0.25 | |
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It can be difficult to work with certain people due to issues such as communication breakdowns, personality clashes, or conflicting work habits. You may not like everyone you work with, but it’s important to respect everyone. By learning ways to reduce conflicts, you’ll become more respected too. In this course, you’ll learn strategies to calmly address misunderstandings before they blow up, deal with differences, communicate clearly, and listen respectfully. Identify high risk or crucial situations that can lead to difficulties in communication and workflow with co-workers. Engage in practices that help all people in a situation feel heard and respected. Describe how to professionally remove yourself from a situation when necessary. Instructor |
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| Managing the Patient with SIADH | 1.25 | |
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One of the hormones used by the endocrine system to finely regulate and maintain the human body is Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH). By increasing water absorption, ADH helps control the body’s fluid balance when the circulating blood volume becomes too low. However, a condition known as Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) develops when an excessive amount of ADH is secreted or when the body has an increased response to ADH. In this course, you will learn about SIADH, how to identify patients at risk and their clinical presentation, nursing care for those with SIADH, how to identify complications associated with treatment, and the monitoring required for prevention. Explain the role of ADH in the regulation of fluid volume status. Identify patients at risk for SIADH. Describe the clinical presentation of a patient with SIADH. Summarize nursing care for SIADH. Identify complications associated with SIADH treatment and the monitoring required for prevention. Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN |
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| Managing the Patient with Acute Stroke - Initial On-Set and the First 24 Hours | 1.50 | |
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The early recognition of stroke symptoms and subsequent intervention have been identified as key factors in the outcomes of patients with completed strokes. This includes the initial assessment and stabilization of critical respiratory, circulatory, hemodynamic, and neurologic status, and obtaining crucial elements of a patient’s history. Distinguishing ischemic from hemorrhagic strokes requires diagnostic applications performed within narrow windows of opportunity, so that appropriate treatment options can be accurately selected and effectively administered. This course discusses the knowledge and skills needed to care for patients with an acute stroke, from onset through the first 24 hours. Describe the physiological and symptomatic differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Discuss treatment interventions for acute strokes. Describe management priorities following ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Define risk factors for complications related to stroke interventions. Staff Writer |
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| Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Older Adults | 1.50 | |
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As the number of older adults increases, especially those who are older and frailer, the incidence of elder abuse is expected to increase. Mistreatment of older adults often occurs in isolation and often remains undetected. The first step to addressing the problem is to heighten awareness of abuse of the old, in particular among those who serve them or have frequent contact with them. Throughout this course, you will learn about types of elder abuse, indicators, consequences, risk factors of abuse, and interventions. You will have the opportunity to test what you have learned in each section through brief quizzes. The course also offers typical elder abuse case scenarios drawn from actual case material from Adult Protective Services or other elder abuse program caseloads. Describe the nature, scope, and severity of elder abuse. Identify the types of abuse suffered by older adults. Identify indicators of abuse for older adults. Identify options for screening older adults for abuse. Recall intervention options for victims and abusers. Staff Writer Instructor |
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| Clinical Express: Pain Assessment | 0.25 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The goal of this course is to provide clinicians with knowledge of the components techniques for assessing pain. Describe important components of a pain history. Differentiate the definitions of acute and chronic pain. Relate descriptions of pain quality and location with anatomic origins. Relate various pain scales and tools with the appropriate patient population and aspects of pain they are designed to assess. Identify behavioral and physiological indicators of pain. Instructor |
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| Principles of Antibiotic Stewardship | 1.00 | |
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Antibiotic stewardship is a movement which aims to treat this powerful group of medications resourcefully, implementing antibiotic use with evidence-based practice. As part of the antibiotic stewardship movement, providers and other team members such as nurses are called upon to be stewards of antibiotics so that these medications can continue to be used to fight infections in the future. In this module, you will learn about antibiotic stewardship and apply your knowledge in several case studies. You will learn about the Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and how you can apply components of the program to your nursing practice. Name three benefits of antibiotic stewardship. State the difference between broad and narrow spectrum antibiotics. Describe the six elements of an antibiotic stewardship program. Recognize different team members' role in antibiotic stewardship. Instructor |
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| Effective Strategies for Achieving Cost | 1.00 | |
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This course discusses how to improve healthcare quality while decreasing costs within the payer environment. You will learn evidence-based practices to improve health outcomes for member populations, along with the role of medical-necessity criteria in creating a roadmap for financially responsible optimal care. Included in the discussion is the role of utilization management, common misconceptions about its purpose, key metrics every utilization manager needs to know, and the review and appeals process. Explain the need for balancing cost and quality in the healthcare industry. Explain the use of evidence-based practices and medical necessity criteria within utilization management and utilization review. Describe the role that utilization management and utilization reviewers play in driving both cost-effective and high-quality services in the payer setting. Summarize the appeals and review process. Instructor |
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| Employee Wellness - Emotional Intelligence: Awareness | 0.25 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Emotional intelligence (EQ) is your ability to understand, express, and manage your emotions as well as your level of insight into what the people around you are feeling. Being equipped with EQ can add to your quality of life and career success. In this course, you’ll learn about developing emotional awareness—the bedrock of emotional intelligence. Define emotional intelligence. Develop your EQ by becoming more aware of your emotions and those of others. Instructor |
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| Preventing Unnecessary Hospital Admissions and Readmissions | 0.50 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: “Bounce back,” “frequent flyer,” “rehospitalization,” “readmission”—regardless of the term used, the revolving door of hospital admission and readmission is often associated with the development of delirium, depression, functional decline, and healthcare complications. Unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions are also costly for Medicare and other payers. As a caregiver, you are in a unique position to help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions. This course presents information about how you can accomplish that by providing your patients with the appropriate level of care based on their current conditions, in other words, the right kind of care provided in the right place at the right time. Explain why unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions are problematic. Describe how you can prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions. Instructor |
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| Cardiac Catheterization: Information to Function Effectively and Efficiently in the Cath Lab | 1.50 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: This first presentation in a six-part webinar series is intended to help both new and experienced staff in the cardiac catheterization lab to prepare for the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) examination. This comprehensive program includes a review of anatomy and physiology, advanced waveform analysis, shunts and treatment modality, right- and left-heart catheterization, interventional equipment, and commonly used cardiac medications. Identify the advent of cardiac catheterization. Describe the blood circulation of the heart. Describe the anatomy and physiology of heart structures. Define the coronary circulation. Describe the electrical system of the heart. Identify the clotting cascade mechanism. Relias Learning |
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| Workplace Emergencies and Natural Disasters: Earthquakes and Tsunamis | 0.50 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The powerful forces of nature unleashed by earthquakes and tsunamis can cause catastrophic damage. This course presents some basic facts about earthquakes and tsunamis, including why and when they occur, along with guidelines for preparedness and recommended protective actions to stay safe. Explain why and where earthquakes and tsunamis occur. Secure potential hazards in your workspace before an earthquake to minimize injury. Take protective actions to stay safe during and after an earthquake or tsunami. Instructor |
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| Managing the Patient with Coagulopathies | 1.00 | |
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A bleeding disorder—also called coagulopathy—is an impairment of the blood's ability to form clots. This course for nurses in the acute care facility explains the concepts of coagulation and hemostasis. You will learn how to identify emergency situations and will be equipped to care for those with coagulopathies such as immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC), heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), and warfarin-induced coagulopathy. Explain the concepts of coagulation and hemostasis. Identify proper nursing care for those with TTP, HIT, ITP, DIC, and warfarin-induced coagulopathy. Name tests used to diagnose and monitor those with coagulopathies. Identify emergency situations in those with coagulopathies and the corresponding interventions. Describe TTP, HIT, ITP, DIC, and warfarin-induced coagulopathy and their treatments. Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN |
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| Emergency Care is a Patient Right - Insured or Not | 1.00 | |
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In 1986 Congress enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) to ensure public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay. This legislation, plus others, imposes specific obligations regarding certain emergency services, stabilizing treatments, and/or transfers to other facilities. When states’ own statutes are in conflict with EMTALA, state law can be preempted by federal law. This course, for health-care professionals who work in clinical areas in which EMTALA applies, covers EMTALA’s fundamental requirements to provide patients with the care they are entitled to under law. It also equips supervisors to ensure that policies are in place to address EMTALA and that staff members are properly educated. Describe the history of EMTALA and its goals Discuss three fundamental requirements of the EMTALA Explain the legal and regulatory consequences of violations of EMTALA Instructor |
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| Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergencies | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Expiration: Children with tracheostomies are routinely being cared for in the home and in community settings. Numerous studies show that an increased mortality rate is associated with tracheal complications during emergencies. This course for EMS professionals, dietitians, and nurses working with children with tracheostomies examines reasons why children may need tracheostomy tubes and explains how to manage pediatric tracheostomies and emergencies associated with them. Explain why a child may require a tracheostomy Describe routine tracheostomy management and emergency preparation and prevention in the home Describe a step-wise approach to tracheostomy emergency response in the home Instructor Expert Reviewer |
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| Basic Supervisory Skills | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Expiration: The role of supervisor includes being a leader, a motivator, and a coach when guiding and directing others toward common goals. A supervisor’s success is enhanced with a proven set of characteristics, skills, and experiences that can help you effectively lead your organization, whether you are new to the role or have had some supervisory experience in the past. This course discusses specific skills, the qualities of good leadership, and approaches to enhance communication and time-management strategies to maximize your effectiveness as supervisor. Describe approaches to enhance communication Integrate strategies to improve time management Identify qualities or good leaders, motivators, and coaches Instructor |
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| Crisis Intervention | 1.00 | |
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Crisis is broadly defined as an exceptional event that is disruptive and beyond a person‘s usual coping skills. The goal of crisis intervention is to return individuals or families to the optimum level of functioning they experienced before the crisis. In addition, a potential for growth exists when people develop new and effective coping skills. Nurses need to understand crises and assessment and intervention strategies because they are often the first medical personnel to spend enough time with patients to recognize the signs of crisis. Identify types and phases of crises Describe comorbidities and other limiting factors that affect crisis outcomes Discuss assessment strategies and intervention techniques for crisis management Instructor |
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| An Overview of Substance Use Disorders | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Substance use is a growing problem across populations. As a helping professional, you need a basic understanding of how substance use affects your clients. This information will help you to provide support and resources to help clients seek treatment and recovery. In this course, you will explore substance use disorders, how they develop, and their impact on individuals. The course also explains your role as a paraprofessional when working with individuals with substance use disorders. You will be provided an overview of evidence-based interventions and the types of substance use treatment programs available, when additional treatment may be necessary. Detailed examples will help you to apply this information in your own work. The goal of this course is to provide paraprofessionals and peer support specialists in health and human service settings with information on substance use disorders and evidence-based interventions. Explain what a substance use disorder is, how it develops, and how it impacts individuals. Identify strategies that paraprofessionals can use when working with individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders to encourage behavior change. Describe the types of treatment that exist for people diagnosed with substance use disorders. Instructor |
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| Clinical Express: Central Line-Associated Bloodsteam Infections (CLABSI): Risks and Implications | 0.10 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The goal of this course is to provide clinicians with knowledge of risk factors and implications of central line-associated bloodstream infections. Describe the four types of central venous catheters and their risks associated with central line-associated bloodstream infections. Define central line-associated bloodstream infection. Describe implications of central line-associated bloodstream infections. List at least five risk factors for central line-associated bloodstream infections. Instructor |
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| Anesthesia in the Perioperative and Postoperative Settings | 2.00 | |
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The perioperative nurse plays a primary role in the operative process. Knowledge of procedures, appropriate patient assessment, and care management guidelines will positively impact patient outcomes. Patients consider anesthesia to be a major risk of surgery and expect perioperative team members to be their advocates by caring for their pre-, intra-, and post-operative needs and providing safe and effective care. This course discusses anesthetics and adjuvant medications used in the clinical setting, anesthesia-related complications, and the nurse’s role in management of perioperative patients. Identify the stages and types of anesthesia, and medications commonly used in the perioperative setting. Recognize important assessment areas for the post-anesthesia patient. Describe complications of anesthesia and their treatments. Instructor |
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| Communication and People with Dementia | 1.00 | |
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Dementia gradually destroys the areas of the brain responsible for sending and receiving messages, making communication difficult. There are guidelines that you can follow to ensure effective communication with persons with dementia, even those who have severe cognitive impairments. In this course, you will learn how to understand the person with dementia by knowing them as an individual and recognizing common speech patterns, how persons with dementia use behaviors for communicating discomfort, and the communication strategies you can employ to ensure the person receives your message. Give two examples of common communication changes people with dementia exhibit. Describe how knowing the person with dementia as an individual, not as a disease, promotes effective communication. Describe the techniques for communicating more effectively with people with dementia. Instructor |
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| CMS Training: MACRA Quality Payment Program Overview | 1.00 | |
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This course discusses quality payment programs, participation, and how these programs work, along with sources of additional information. It is designed for presentation to trainers and other information-givers, and can easily be adapted for presentations to groups of beneficiaries. Discuss the Quality Payment Program. Identify who can participate. Summarize how the Quality Payment Program works. Know where to go to learn more. Instructor |
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| Managing the Patient with Stroke: Thrombolytic Therapy | 1.25 | |
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The American Stroke Association estimates that 85 percent of all strokes are related to ischemia, and in the United States, ischemic strokes are the leading cause of adult disability. Since early intervention is key, this course discusses pharmacological agents (thrombolytics) that destroy clots and are often used as part of the treatment plan. Outline patient monitoring techniques and management principles. Describe the physiological stages of clot creation. Differentiate between clot inhibition and fibrinolysis. Staff Writer Expert Reviewer |
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| Privacy and Confidentiality for Non-HIPAA Covered Entities | 0.25 | |
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The long-term care facility, rehabilitation facility, or nursing home you work for provides housing and a variety of services to many individuals. Because your duties include the need to communicate personal information, this course explains your responsibility for protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information of these individuals. Identify confidential information. Recall your responsibility in keeping information confidential. Identify how to protect confidential information. Recognize why social media is a high risk area for privacy and confidentiality violations. Identify the actions required if unauthorized information is disclosed. Staff Writer |
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| Cardiac Catheterization: Pressures and Waveforms | 1.50 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: This second presentation in a six-part webinar series is intended to help both new and experienced staff in the cardiac catheterization lab to prepare for the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) examination. This comprehensive program includes a review of anatomy and physiology, advanced waveform analysis, shunts and treatment modality, right- and left-heart catheterization, interventional equipment, and commonly used cardiac medications. Delineate right heart catheterization waveforms. Identify normal and abnormal right heart pressure values. Identify disease processes that affect cardiac pressure values. |
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| Workplace Violence | 0.50 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Workplace violence includes threats or actual use of physical force. This course presents the key steps- Prevent, Report, and Respond- that you can take to maintain a safe workplace. Know when and how to prevent workplace violence. Know when and how to report workplace violence. Know when and how to respond to workplace violence.
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| Managing the Patient Undergoing Bronchoscopy | 1.25 | |
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While bronchoscopy provides valuable diagnostic and therapeutic benefits, it also carries risk for complications, some potentially life-threatening. This course for nurses in the acute care facility discusses conditions for which bronchoscopy is used, its potential benefits, and its possible complications. You will also learn identify safety risks for staff, patients, and visitors, as well as describe nursing interventions before, during, and after a bronchoscopy. Describe the types of bronchoscopies performed and the anatomy for which they are utilized. Identify conditions for which bronchoscopy is utilized and the potential benefits. Discuss potential complications associated with bronchoscopy. Identify safety risks for staff, patients, and visitors associated with bronchoscopy. Describe nursing interventions before, during, and after a bronchoscopy. Rebecca Smallwood, MBA, RN |
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| Behavioral Health Screening Tools | 1.00 | |
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The connection between physical and behavioral health includes the impact that behavioral health disorders have on chronic health conditions. Behavioral health screening has been shown to improve the identification of disorders, facilitate referrals to needed services, and reduce adverse outcomes by helping avoid complications, achieve treatment goals more rapidly, and reduce the overall cost of care. This screening can be implemented fairly quickly in a variety of health-care settings, requiring minimal time and effort on the provider’s part. This module reviews some of the most widely used behavioral health screening tools and explores important factors for consideration when implementing them in your practice. Identify two examples that demonstrate the impact behavioral health disorders have on chronic health conditions. Describe three factors that are important to consider when incorporating behavioral health screening tools into integrated healthcare settings. Identify at least three behavioral health screening tools that can be used to identify behavioral health disorders that may impact a person’s overall wellness or chronic health condition. Instructor Staff Writer Expert Reviewer
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| CPR Refresher | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Expiration: After completing this refresher course on the key action steps in CPR, you will have a grasp on the essential components of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including the initial first aid steps you can take prior to performing CPR. Through didactic, interactive exercises and vignettes, you will be able to apply this material when you need it most. This course does not replace formalized training and return demonstration that must be completed for competency according to the American Heart Association. This course should only be used as a “refresher” to remind the learner of the key action steps in CPR. Define the importance of timeliness in performing CPR. Describe the signs and symptoms of a person in need of CPR. Review the correct procedure for performing CPR correctly. Instructor |
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| Wellness and Recovery | 1.00 | |
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Each year, substance use is linked to over 11 million deaths worldwide (Ritchie & Roser, 2019). Supporting individuals’ long-term recovery from substance use can help save lives. Recovery is a lifelong process that aims to keep an individual substance-free while improving their overall quality of life. Wellness strategies enhance recovery outcomes by focusing on optimal health across all dimensions of an individual’s life. Explain how wellness approaches can positively impact recovery from substance use disorders. Identify the eight dimensions of wellness. Identify wellness strategies to facilitate long-term recovery from substance use disorders. Instructor |
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| Clinical Express: Handoff Communication | 0.10 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The goal of this course is to provide clinicians with knowledge needed to perform safe and effective handoff communication. Describe best practices for safe and effective handoffs. Identify contributing factors to failed handoffs and potential consequences. Identify critical handoff information. Describe the I-PASS and ISBAR handoff communication processes. Instructor |
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| Recognizing Prescription Drug Misuse and Diversion | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Expiration: Controlled prescription medications, such as opioids, central nervous system depressants, and stimulants, are used to help manage health conditions but are also misused. Because of this, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and state agencies monitor use closely. Practitioners and pharmacies are required to monitor and report use of these substances and make ethical dispensing decisions. Due to many regulations regarding controlled substances, pharmacy technicians should be familiar with warning signs of misuse, signs of fraudulent prescriptions, and laws. They should avoid unnecessary judgment or bias and treat patients with compassion and respect. Identify three commonly misused prescription drugs and their side effects. Identify three signs of prescription drug misuse. State what techniques are used to prevent drug diversion. Explain what interventions to take if prescription drug misuse is suspected. Instructor Expert Reviewer |
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| Supporting Client Rights for Paraprofessionals in Behavioral Health | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Expiration: The persons you serve in your service setting are entitled to specific rights under the law. This course will introduce you to these basic rights. Knowing how to promote and protect your clients' rights is key to their health, safety, and well-being. It will also help you and your organization succeed and provide quality, ethical, and legally sound care. The goal of this course is to provide paraprofessionals in behavioral health settings with information about client rights. List the legal rights that individuals are entitled to when receiving behavioral health services. Explain three ways you can support the rights of persons receiving behavioral health services. Instructor |
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| About Wound Care: Identification and Assessment | 1.00 | |
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This course, intended for nurses who frequently encounter wounds while working with a geriatric population, covers the basics of wound assessment. Included: accurately performing wound assessments, standardizing the components of wound assessment, and facilitating wound healing. Discuss how to differentiate between arterial, pressure, venous stasis, and neuropathic ulcers. Discuss the two layers of the skin. List three key functions of the skin. Describe the difference between partial-thickness and full-thickness wounds. Describe how to measure a wound, including length, width, and depth. Define tunneling and undermining. Identify four criteria to include in wound assessment. Staff Writer Karen C. Schnaufer, BSN, RN |
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| Medicaid in the Quality Payment Program | 1.00 | |
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This course discusses what quality payment programs are and who can participate in them. Included are Alternative Payment Models (APMs), Advanced APMs, and Other Payer Advanced APMs, along with the criteria to be considered for each of these programs. Also covered are Qualifying APM Participants (QPs), how payments apply to QP determinations, threshold scores, and payer combination options, along with a discussion of the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC). This module is designed for presentation to trainers and other information givers and can easily be adapted for presentations to groups of beneficiaries. Discuss the Quality Payment Program and its impact on Medicare Part B payments. Outline how the Quality Payment Program Impacts Alternative Payment Models and the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Explain who participates in Alternative Payment Models and the Merit-Based Incentive Payment Systems. Summarize how the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee impacts Alternative Payment Models for clinicians. Identify where to get additional information. Instructor |
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| Psychopharmacology in the Emergency Department | 1.50 | |
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Emergency department (ED) healthcare providers may serve patients who present with symptoms of a behavioral health disorder. In some situations, the ED provider administers psychiatric medications to the patient, while in others it is prudent to wait until the patient is admitted to an inpatient mental health facility or is seen as an outpatient. Often the reason for presentation in the ED is an adverse reaction to a psychiatric medication itself. This course discusses major categories of medications used in treating mental health disorders; precautions for special populations, such as older adults and pregnant and nursing patients; and the major adverse reactions produced by psychiatric medications that are often seen in an ED setting. Describe the major categories of medications used to treat mental health disorders and their adverse side effects. Discuss some of the most common medications in each major category, their indications, and as their usage in the treatment of mental health disorders. Explain the special concerns related to the use of psychotherapeutic medications in treating adults and pregnant and nursing patients. Diagnose and treat adverse reactions to psychotropic medications among patients who present to the emergency department. Jack M. Gorman, MD |
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| Cardiac Catheterization: Radiation Exposure and Contrast Induced Nephropathy | 1.25 | |
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This third presentation in a six-part webinar series is intended to help both new and experienced staff in the cardiac catheterization lab to prepare for the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) examination. This comprehensive program includes a review of anatomy and physiology, advanced waveform analysis, shunts and treatment modality, right- and left-heart catheterization, interventional equipment, and commonly used cardiac medications. Delineate how radiation waves produce x-ray images. Identify radiation safety principles for the patient and worker. Describe how disease processes affect the risk of radiation toxicity. Describe the different types of contrast. Instructor Staff Writer |
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| Workplace Violence Prevention | 1.00 | |
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Develop a secure workplace by looking at the dynamics contributing to workplace violence. Included in the course are: active-shooter response protocols, threat assessment protocols, security measures, ways to evaluate your organization’s preparedness, techniques to de-escalate hostile behavior, and ways to address domestic violence in the workplace. Instructor |
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| Robots Join the Surgical Team | 1.00 | |
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This course provides an overview of the use of robotic-assisted laparoscopic/endoscopic methods during surgery. Along with a review of the eight components necessary for an endoscopic surgical procedure, it also describes the endoscopic functions of robotic-assisted technology. You will come away with a better understanding of how health care professionals interact with robotic-assisted technology. List the eight components necessary for endoscopic surgical procedures Describe the endoscopic functions of robotic-assisted technology Discuss how healthcare professionals interact with robotic-assisted technology Instructor Nancy Bellucci, PhD, RN, CNOR |
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| Boundaries | 0.50 | |
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Origination: Expiration: As a working professional, you may find yourself in situations where boundaries are blurred between staff and persons who receive services from the organization. Some boundary violations can be dangerous for you and the people you work with. This course explores best practices for maintaining professional boundaries, the difference between areas that are flexible and open to good judgment versus unprofessional and unhealthy situations, and what actions should take place when you recognize that a boundary has been crossed. You will come away knowing how to make sure your working relationships remain professional. Describe the best practices for maintaining professional boundaries. Identify the difference between areas that are flexible and open to good judgment versus situations that are considered unprofessional and unhealthy. Describe what actions should take place when you recognize that a boundary has been crossed. Expert Reviewer |
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| FMLA for Supervisors | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Expiration: As an employer or supervisor, you need to know what obligations the FMLA imposes on your organization when an employee requests leave from their job. This course will introduce you to key provisions of the FMLA such as which employees have rights under the FMLA and the circumstances under which they are eligible to take protected leave. Then, you’ll learn about your responsibilities both when an employee asks for leave and wants to return to work. Finally, you’ll learn how to comply with the FMLA and avoid potential pitfalls. The goal of this educational program is to provide administrators and human resource professionals with knowledge of FMLA. Determine whether the FMLA applies to employees at your organization. Identify FMLA qualifying events. Comply with the FMLAs mandates regarding employee leave and reinstatement. Expert Reviewer |
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| Essentials of Communication: Effective Listening | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: Listening skills are an often-undeveloped component of effective communication. Leaders and managers with strong listening skills build more productive and engaged teams and increase their own effectiveness. In this course, you will learn the consequences of not listening effectively and how adapting the techniques of active listening will benefit you. You will develop a greater understanding of why and how managers and leaders must listen actively, not passively, to build stronger teams and increase their impact. You will learn the importance of establishing common ground and practicing empathy as you apply the techniques for becoming a better listener. Recognize that listening is a critical communication skill, and understand its value to your managerial and leadership effectiveness. Discover the different listening styles that can either help or hinder your ability to lead and influence others. Learn and apply best-practice techniques for improving your active listening skills. Expert Reviewer |
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| Clinical Express: Fall Prevention | 0.15 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: The goal of this course is to provide healthcare employees with knowledge of fall risks and universal and targeted preventive strategies. Identify and differentiate intrinsic and extrinsic fall risks. Describe the three steps in the fall prevention process. Identify and differentiate universal and targeted fall prevention interventions. Instructor |
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| Pandemic Influenza Preparation | 1.00 | |
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This course will introduce you to the influenza pandemic response and its three stages of preparation, response, and recovery. You will learn about the basic elements of a pandemic influenza plan and the steps needed to implement this plan when responding to pandemic levels of influenza in the community. Explain how pandemic influenza occurs. Describe three essential elements of a pandemic influenza plan. Explain how the elements of a pandemic influenza plan are implemented during the response phase. Instructor |
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| Infection Control: Basic Concepts | 0.25 | |
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Origination: Expiration: Healthcare-associated infections are a serious issue. On any given day, approximately 1 in 31 hospitalized patients has a healthcare-associated infection, and over 75,000 of these infections result in death (CDC, 2018). Astounding, isn’t it? And these numbers don’t account for infections acquired in other healthcare settings. Preventing the transmission of infections from one person to another is critical. The goal of this course is to provide staff in all healthcare settings with the basics of infection control. Sequence the six components in the chain of infection. Differentiate between each of the four methods of transmission. Apply standard and transmission-based precautions. Expert Reviewer |
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| Medicare Advantage and Other Medicare Plans Resource | 2.50 | |
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This course explains Medicare health plan options other than the original Medicare. It was developed and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the federally facilitated Health Insurance Marketplace. Define Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans. Describe how MA Plans work. Explain eligibility requirements and enrollment. Recognize types of MA Plans. Identify other Medicare health plans. Recall rights, protections, and appeals. Summarize the Medicare Marketing Guidelines. Expert Reviewer Staff Writer |
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| Conflict Resolution | 0.50 | |
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Conflict in the workplace is inevitable, because every person is different. However, handling it the right way leads to better relationships, an improved work environment, a stronger team, and personal goal achievement. This course presents techniques essential to handling conflict in the workplace. Identify different types of conflict. Explain how to handle conflict appropriately. Describe strategies for dealing with difficult people appropriately. Instructor Expert Reviewer |
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| Social Determinants of Health: Practice Scenarios | 0.75 | |
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Previous courses covering the Healthy People 2020 campaign have explored how social determinants of health impact health outcomes and healthcare delivery. Also included were best practices for providers addressing each determinant. This course offers scenarios representing the culmination of the knowledge and skills this series has presented regarding critical components of the five major pillars of the social determinants of health. These scenarios, providing glimpses of real-world experience, will challenge you to use your critical thinking, and the knowledge and skills you have gained in the other courses in this series. Identify the social and environmental factors that impact a person's health. Educate providers on how to incorporate the social determinants of health into their patient assessments. Explain how the social determinants of health impact patients' ability to adhere to their care plans. Improve the care planning process by incorporating social health information. Staff Writer Justin Hess, MS Expert Reviewers Kris Ericson, BA, MPsSc, PhD Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH |
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| Understanding Renal Disease | 1.00 | |
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Renal disease—failure of the kidneys to perform their normal function—has three categories: acute renal failure (ARF), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The patient’s history, physical examination, test results, and signs and symptoms will allow you to differentiate acute from chronic kidney disease. To ensure the best outcome, learn the signs and symptoms of renal disease, how to assess it quickly, and the appropriate actions to take. In presenting that information, this course discusses the significant role you play as a healthcare provider in renal-disease education and prevention. Describe anatomy and physiology of the renal system. Describe the pathophysiology of the 2 categories of renal disease. Identify the systemic manifestations of each category of renal disease. Describe the methods for assessing the renal system, including physical assessment, interpretation of blood and urine laboratory values, and radiologic diagnostic tests. Discuss the medical management for a resident with renal disease. Discuss the nurse’s role in assessing and educating the resident with renal disease. Staff Writer |
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| Caring for Women Experiencing Hysterectomy | 1.00 | |
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This course explains the indications for hysterectomy, a commonly performed surgical procedure. You will learn the different approaches and the areas of special learning needs for women experiencing this procedure. Also covered is post-operative nursing care for women who undergo a hysterectomy, whether that care takes place in a surgery center, a hospital, or at home. List three indications for a hysterectomy Identify three areas of special learning needs for women experiencing a hysterectomy Outline the nursing care in the surgery center or hospital and at home for women who undergo a hysterectomy Instructor |
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| What Matters Most: Introduction to Five Wishes Advance Care Planning Conversations | 1.00 | |
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Communication is one of the most important elements of excellent care. This is especially true when decisions about medical treatments need to be made. Advance care planning is an ongoing process in which people explore and discuss their goals, values, and understanding of their health to guide future end-of-life treatment decisions. In this course, you will learn when and how to start conversations and how to use a framework called FIVE WISHES® that simplifies and personalizes the end-of-life conversation and helps to elicit valuable information for decision-making. The goal of this course is to provide healthcare staff with an overview of the benefits and components of effective advance care planning conversations.
Identify the importance and relevance of advance care planning in healthcare today. Define the components of effective advance care planning that help increase the likelihood of wishes being honored. Explain the Five Wishes framework for conversations. Identify the necessary steps to properly document and update advance care plans. Instructor |
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| Clinical Express: End-of-Life Care and Organ Donation | 0.25 | |
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Origination: Reviewed: Expiration: This course equips healthcare professionals with knowledge of the unique needs of patients at the end of life and the federal and accrediting agency requirements and issues surrounding organ donation. Describe attributes of a “good death.” Describe and differentiate palliative care and hospice care services. Discuss distressing symptoms patient often face at the end of life and interventions for preventing and relieving them. Describe the organ donation process. Describe federal requirements for notifying an organ procurement organization of potential organ donors. Instructor |
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| Physiology of Diabetes: Impact on Rehabilitation | 1.00 | |
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Origination: Expiration: Diabetes management can be accomplished with an interdisciplinary team of nurses, dietitians, health educators, therapists, and the patient. Therapists must understand the impact of diabetes and related complications on the patient’s therapy outcomes. In this course, learners will gain an understanding of the physiologic impact of diabetes on the patient's clinical presentation, progression, and plan of care. The course will discuss how to manage patients with diabetes during a treatment session and introduce evidence-based diabetes self-management programs available in the community as effective complements to therapy. | ||