This program describes the psychophysiological and other factors involved in the pain process, and describes the techniques of a thorough pain assessment. It also describes the major types of pain medication, their appropriate uses and the treatment cycle for three types of pain: acute, chronic...
The NE1 Wound Assessment Tool has been developed to help clinical staff assess and document wounds. The Tool encourages a consistent, useful, and thorough approach to this critical step in the treatment process. #Courses #Across-the-Continuum-of-Care #Pain-Management #Skin-and-Wound-Care...
Accessories can provide the much-needed extra stabilization and alignment to add the finishing touches to an optimal seating system. Let’s dive into the multitude of accessories that can be added to a seating system, compare styles, and consider benefits and consideration of each. #Courses ...
Pain is a common symptom of end-stage illness, affecting between 70 and 90 percent of patients with advanced cancer and large numbers of patients experiencing other life-threatening illnesses. It is a complex and individual experience, often requiring creative approaches to identify causes and...
Upgrade your terminology and understand why seating specialists refer to a postural abnormality as reducible versus non-reducible. Understand when to correct or accommodate for each of the postural abnormalities and delve deeper into methods to correct or accommodate for each of the 5 postural...
In this course, we dive into why a LTC therapist must have a deeper understanding in the principles of seating and positioning. This course discusses the obligations of a nursing home under the IMPACT ACT and the Nursing Home Reform Act to protect a resident from falls and wound development and...
This course was written by Robin A. Bleier, RN, HCRM-FACDONA, Clinical Risk Operational Consultant & Principal of RB Health Partners, Inc. As a long-term care professional, you are charged with seeking risk factors for your patients. Pain is one of the most important risk factors to be...
Critically important new video program designed to familiarize healthcare professionals with the new Pain-Management guideline developed by the Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research (AHCPR). #Courses #Emergency-and-Trauma #Operating-Room #Pain-Management #Safety #RN-LPN ...
Briefly reviews Joint Commission standards for Pain-Management and AHCPR Clinical Practice Guideline for Acute Pain-Management in Infants, Children, and Adolescents: Operative and Medical Procedures. Discusses recommendations for the use of particular assessment techniques and the use of...
Take a deep look at off the shelf back supports and the critical role they play in maximizing function and in the prevention of falls, and wounds in the wheelchair system. Learn about key features of back supports such as the type of shell and the importance of adjustability to conform to the...