Start this course! Course Description As patient populations become more diverse, it is important that healthcare professionals be able to serve all patient populations and create an environment that is comfortable for all patients. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+)...
Start this course! Course Description The goal of this program is to define HIPAA and provide an overview of its guidelines and requirements, including those resulting from enactment of the HITECH Act of 2009 and the act's Final Rule announced in...
Course Description The goal of this program is to define and discuss the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals for 2021. The program provides a detailed review of the various patient safety goals that have been identified for implementation, plus the Elements of Performance that...
Course Description This activity was developed for nurses and other healthcare professionals who need to know the basics of using an electrocardiograph (ECG) and the underlying theories related to electrocardiography, including waveform interpretation. Learning Objectives Upon...
Improving surgical outcomes and reducing healthcare associated infections (HAIs) is a primary focus for operating room staff. With a collaborative effort to reduce surgical site infections (SSIs), staff can improve patient safety and reduce costs. This educational activity is intended for nurses...
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...
Start this course! Course Description 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...
This course is part of the EMPOWER Program designed to help improve the safety and savings in your OR. Speak Your Truth: Create a Safer Patient Environment through Communication and Team Building explores reasons why people are afraid to tell the truth, especially about the way a patient is...
The goal of this program is to define and discuss quality assurance and performance improvement. The course provides the healthcare professional with the tools necessary to understand QAPI, describe QAPI and its value to long term care, apply QAPI to the resident assessment, and recognize...
Why do we need to change the culture in health care? What role does communication play in cultural change? We continue the Speak Your Truth series with Speak Your Truth II: Understanding Communications in a Culture of Change and further investigate effective communication strategies in the OR to...
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