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 of...
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...
Course Description In hospitals alone, patient falls are a leading cause of death in people age 65 or older. There is increasing regulatory and reimbursement pressure on hospitals to prevent patient falls. Learn the latest tools and strategies to help prevent falls from Rebecca Huff, MSN, RN,...
Today’s adult incontinence products come in many forms and sizes to meet individual needs. They are helpful in promoting healthy skin and maintaining the overall health of individuals who are incontinent. #Programs #Continence-Management-Program #Interesting-Articles #Case-Managers
the many benefits of correctly sized incontinence briefs.pdf
Five ways to prevent dermatitis. #Programs #Continence-Management-Program #Interesting-Articles #Case-Managers
understanding incontinence and dermatitis.pdf
Harmar Village Care Center recently went through the process of evaluating disposable incontinence products. #Programs #Continence-Management-Program #Interesting-Articles #Case-Managers
putting incontinence products to the test.pdf
Clinical decision tree for disposable incontinence products with resident data form and medication chart. #Programs #Continence-Management-Program #Know-How-Guides #CNA #Case-Managers
product selection application.pdf
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