Start this course! Course Description The skin is the largest organ of the body. It has many roles. From the thinnest skin, around the eyes, to the thickest skin, on the hands and soles of the feet, skin provides protection as a defense barrier against bacteria, microorganisms and...
Start this course! Course Description This course is divided into three modules that will focus on alternatives to indwelling urinary catheters, or IUCs, for incontinent patients; knowing the how, why and when of intermittent catheterization, and engaging patients and families in...
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 early 2013. ...
Course Description The goal of this program is to define and discuss the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals for 2022. The program provides a detailed review of the various patient safety goals that have been identified for implementation, plus the Elements of Performance that...
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...
Start this course! Course Description 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...
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...
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