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 purpose of this course is to teach nurses about the various types of naosgastric tubes and provide instruction on how to properly insert and remove these devices. #CE #Courses #RN-LPN #RNs #Hospice #Hospital #Nursing-Home #Across-the-Continuum-of-Care
Falls among older patients and other at-risk patients are very common. In fact, as many as 75% of all residents fall every year in nursing care, and in acute care, falls make up about 38% of all adverse events. This program on fall prevention can help you and your institution meet the Joint...
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 ...
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...
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...
This program provides a general overview of patient safety strategies. Some of the Serious Reportable Events compiled by the National Quality Forum (NQF) are introduced and strategies to prevent them are discussed. Those categories include surgical or invasive procedure events, product or device...