In hospitals, patients who are immobile and bedridden, have a high risk of hospital acquired conditions including: falls, pressure injuries, increased length of stay and ventilator associated pneumonia. In order to ensure that patients return to their functional mobility status, it is important...
Start this course! Course Description Falls among older patients and other at-risk patients are quite common. In the U.S., about 25% of adults over the age of 65 have at least one fall annually. Almost half of those falls require medical treatment. This course covers the importance...
Restraints are a concern in healthcare today due to the danger they pose to those restrained. It is recognized that restraint use needs to be decreased. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has set standards indicating the need to decrease restraints and seclusion. This course gives an...
A priority in healthcare facilities is the abundance of back injuries among nursing staff due to manual lifting practices. Injured nurses are increasing worker’s compensation costs and causing high levels of staff turnover. This introductory course teaches nurses, nursing assistants and support...
A priority in healthcare facilities is the abundance of back injuries among nursing staff due to manual patient handling practices. Injured nurses are increasing worker’s compensation costs and causing high levels of staff turnover. This introductory course teaches nurses, nursing assistants and...
Start this course! Course Description Preventing falls is a critical component of safety management. Falls present significant risks, particularly within healthcare environments where conditions may be stressful, unpredictable, and unfamiliar to patients. This course provides...
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