Start this course! Course Description Communication is at the heart of safety. Without excellent communication skills, an organization can suffer, and patient safety can be greatly affected. In this course, we will explore the background of a culture of safety, review types of...
Start this course! Course Description Workplace violence spans all settings, not just healthcare. However, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, or BLS, hospitals are one of the most hazardous places to work; and one factor is workplace violence. Violence against...
Sexual harassment is a serious problem in the United States, and federal and state agencies have responded with strict statutes designed to eliminate it. All professionals, healthcare workers and others who may be victims of or witnesses to sexual harassment should understand the state law...
Course Description This activity was developed for nurses and other healthcare workers in Florida who need to meet the mandated training to identify the signs and symptoms of nurse impairment in the workplace. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the learner should be able...
Steam sterilization is the most common form of sterilization used today in both hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers. This course is offered through our partnership with course creator Nancy Chobin RN, AAS, ACSP, CFER, CSPM, who created this module for Sterile Processing University. ...
This course covers specialty testing of steam sterilizers and best practices for decontamination. There are four types of specialty testing of sterilizers: 1. Routine BI Testing 2. Qualification Testing 3. Rigid Container Testing 4. Product Testing (will be covered in a separate inservice). This...
Basically, there are three conditions than can compromise sterility; moisture, soil and physical damage. All of these events are affected by the storage and handling of the packages after sterilization. Learn more in this course. This course is offered through our partnership with course creator...
AAMI ST-79 recommends routine biological monitoring of steam sterilizers weekly, preferably daily. Biological monitoring with a process challenge device (also known as PCD) containing live bacterial spores of geo bacillus stearothermophilus is recommended because this spore is the most resistant...
The effective SPD technician must clearly and thoroughly understand his or her roles and responsibilities. To achieve the necessary level of competence, the technician should study the various functions performed by SPD. This course is offered through our partnership with course creator Nancy...
Surgical instruments must be thoroughly cleaned, properly assembled, carefully inspected and tested, correctly packaged and effectively sterilized to ensure patient safety and positive patient outcomes. This course is offered through our partnership with course creator Nancy Chobin RN, AAS, ACSP...
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