This program reviews the cardiovascular system and establishes the fundamental roles of types of medications use to treat heart diseases, focusing on the use of angina medications. #CE #Emergency-Critical-Care #Quality-Improvement #RN-LPN #RNs #Home-Care #Hospital ...
The goal of this program is to define and discuss current and forthcoming HIPAA initiatives regarding resident privacy and data security. The program provides a detailed review of the reforms that have been identified for implementation, and provides information to help long term care workers...
After completing this course, the learner should be able to: Describe basic guidelines for teaching patients. Describe seven critical areas that effective patient education needs to cover, and explain how to perform a comprehensive educational assessment of a patient. #CE #Courses ...
In end-of-life care, the caregivers will need effective communication, cultural competence and the inclusion of family and loved ones. These can all be crucial factors in easing a person's fears and distress during the final phase of life. This program discusses several issues involved in end-of...
This program discusses the prevalence, causes and risks of healthcare literacy as well as patient behaviors that may indicate problems with healthcare literacy. #CE #Courses #Operating-Room #Hospice #Hospital #Assisted-Living-Personal-Care #Home-Care #Nursing-Home ...
The goal of this program is to define and discuss the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals for 2019, including the problems and concerns that have led to its implementation. The program provides a detailed review of the various patient safety goals that have been identified for...
Team building in Long Term Care with Lori Porter, Co-Founder and CEO, National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA). #Courses #Taking-Care-of-Me #Healthcare-Assistant #CNA #Nursing-Home #Hospital #Home-Care #Hospice
Resources on palliative care have been relatively rare in the past. This course offers valuable information on what palliative care is and how to access it. #Courses #Australia #Across-the-Continuum-of-Care #Geriatric #Healthcare-Assistant #CNA #Home-Care #Hospice #Nursing-Home...
La sensibilización con la diabetes del público en general ha aumentado en los últimos años, gracias en parte a las advertencias sobre obesidad infantil y su relación con la diabetes. Los cuidadores involucrados con la atención de residentes a largo plazo ya están familiarizados con la diabetes...
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...