Start this course! Course Description Pressure injuries (PIs) result from multiple factors, and early detection can be especially challenging in patients with dark skin tones. Visual cues are not always readily identified underscoring the need for improved skin assessment techniques,...
Start this course! Course Description In 2026, The Joint Commission (JCAHO) introduced National Performance Goals (NPGs), which replaced the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) and now apply to both hospitals and critical access hospitals. These new goals target 14 key priority areas...
Start this course! Course Description Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant public health concern. SSIs increase patient morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stays, and healthcare costs. Roughly 2 out of every 100 procedures result in an SSI, extending hospitalization...
Start this course for nursing CE Start this course for PACE CE Course Description Glove use in healthcare is a standard practice aimed at reducing the transmission of infections. Disposable gloves, when used alongside appropriate hand hygiene, play a role in infection control...
Start this course! Course Description Dementia affects up to 57 million people worldwide with the population projected to triple by 2050. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, projects that adults aged 65 and older will comprise 25% of the total United States, or...
Start this course! Course Description Caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease necessitates person-centered care that ensures safety, dignity, and independence. Focus areas include meeting individual needs, supporting overall patient and family well-being, maintaining a safe...
Start this course! Course Description Serious illness presents unique challenges and requires specialized care. Explore key palliative and hospice care principles to enhance quality of life and provide compassionate support for patients and families. Learning Objectives Upon...
Start this course! Course Description Pressure injuries (PIs) are a significant healthcare issue that can cause pain and infection, affect quality of life, raise healthcare expenses, and potentially lead to severe and fatal outcomes. Nursing assistants are vital in preventing PIs...
Start this course! Course Description Learn how to get started on Medline University to maximize its functionality and achieve your facility's learning objectives. This course provides administrators with step-by-step instructions to access rosters, manage student accounts, and...
Start this course! Course Description Pain signals us to pay attention to our bodies, often serving as a protective role in preventing further injury. It is also a common reason to seek healthcare. While some pain is straightforward and easy to treat, other pain remains mysterious....
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