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 to: ...
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...
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...
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 enemies are the various microbes we face on a daily basis. The danger is that we cannot see them so we tend to ignore or forget about them. We are at war with the enemies! Warfare requires a systematic approach. Everyone must be prepared and fully trained. Everyone must have the needed...
To achieve sustainable cost control, lab managers and directors may benefit from understanding initiatives that Supply Chain have already implemented or are considering implementing across the rest of the healthcare system. Materials Management is likely already making operational enhancements...
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