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 Pain management plays a crucial role in healthcare by addressing the multifaceted nature of pain. Effective pain management is essential for improving the quality of life for patients, as it helps alleviate suffering and enables individuals...
Start this course! Course Description This course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to recognize and address implicit bias in their practice. By understanding and mitigating implicit bias, you can improve care quality and help reduce health disparities. ...
Start this course! Course Description Various social determinants—gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, age, geographic location, sexual orientation, and gender identity—can individually or collectively contribute to inequalities, discrimination,...
Start this course! Course Description Diversity, equity and inclusion significantly impact the quality of healthcare delivery for diverse communities. This course defines these principles, explores their impact on healthcare and provides strategies to foster diversity, equity and...
Start this course! Course Description Procedure packs are commonplace in today’s operating rooms. Originating in the 1960s, these prepared disposable packs have a long history. Despite their longevity, there is still some debate—are they worth the cost? This course will explore the...
Start this course! Course Description In the operating room (OR), preference cards play a crucial role for surgical readiness by helping identify the needed supplies and resources for a specific surgeon and procedure. Electronic preference cards streamline the preferred equipment...
Start this course! Course Description Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), serving purposes such as personnel protection, cross-contamination prevention, regulatory compliance and enhanced efficiency. Proper PPE use maintains...
Start this course! Course Description Understanding the roles of detergents and disinfectants in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) underpins effective decontamination and sterilization practices, ultimately enhancing patient safety and care quality. Learning Objectives ...
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