Association between umbilical cord hygiene and neonatal sepsis among neonates presenting to a primary care facility in Nairobi County, Kenya: a case-control study
Phoebe K. Moraa,Marshal M. Mweu,Peter K. Njoroge
Worldwide, neonatal mortality (death occurring within the first 28 days of life) accounted for 45.1% of all child deaths in 2015, representing a 15% increase over a span of 15 years. Owing to the non-specificity of neonatal sepsis’ presentation in neonates, there has been a general lack of consensus on the definition of neonatal....
Review of the nutritional composition, medicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Citrus reticulata Blanco (Rutaceae)
Collen Musara,Elizabeth Bosede Aladejana,Silas Mufambi Mudyiwa
Blanco is a large species belonging to the family Rutaceae, with various varieties and hybrids. Mandarins, like other citrus species, are indigenous to the subtropical and tropical zones of Asia, particularly China and Cochin-China. Mandarins, including both monoembryonic and polyembryonic cultivars and many interspecific hybrid....
Safe Surgery Using the WHO Checklist
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films A film showing how to use the WHO safe surgery checklist during an operation
How to give intravenous antibiotics in pregnancy
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films This film shows how to give antibiotics correctly during pregnancy. It explains the “6 rights” of drug administration – the right drug, the right patient, the right dose, the right time, the right route, and the right paperwork. The film is for use in health worker training.
How to care for a newborn baby: the first hours after a baby is born
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films This film shows the key steps to follow immediately after a baby is born, including drying the baby, breastfeeding and the correct way to cut the cord to prevent infections. It also explains what to look out for during the first few days. This film is for use in community health education.
HIV Paediatric Case Study Training Films • 04. Wongani
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films Wongani is a 22-month-old boy who is brought into hospital very sick, a month after starting treatment (ART). His history shows a series of missed opportunities as well as his struggle to recover. This is one of a set of HIV paediatric films made by parter organisation Picturing Health. These interactive t....
Asthma Management SABA “ The same old story, what’s new”
Dr. Andrew Owuor, Chest Physician
Athma is a heterogeneous disease, usually characterized by chronic airway inflamation.
Leadership: managing resources
Team of specialists
The Royal College of Midwives The NHS is under constant challenge to manage resources and to work within a fixed and, what feels like, an ever decreasing budget. The need to understand and analyse new evidence to bring about change, to present arguments for change and produce a business case to support new ways of working is a....
Leadership: promoting learning
Team of specialists
The Royal College of Midwives Leadership in maternity is an essential aspect of everyone's role and is a key element of improving care and keeping women and babies safe. Women expect care from a practitioner who is knowledgeable and informed. This means that reviewing and updating knowledge and skills is a constant aspect of....
Leadership: promoting the profession
Team of specialists
The Royal College of Midwives The word “profession” means different things to different people. However, at its core, it is meant to be an indicator of trust and expertise. Recognising and championing the needs of women and families and supporting maternity staff highlights the value of the profession. All of the maternity staf....
Infection prevention & control: an overview (Standard 15)
Jane Forman & Sarah Purdy
The Royal College of Midwives Understanding infection and its control will help healthcare workers protect themselves, their clients and colleagues from the spread of harmful micro-organisms. Completing the workbook will enable you to demonstrate your knowledge and competence in this area. This module will look at the extra....
RSA Webinar: Anticoagulation Update
Renal Society of Australasia
An update of anticoagulation used in the haemodialysis setting, current intravenous and oral therapies. Also some of the newer therapies will be discussed.
Laughter yoga in haemodialysis: one unit’s experience: Journal Club - January 2021
Renal Society of Australasia
Laughter yoga in haemodialysis
Healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies
JHPIEGO
Discuss FP situation in Afghanistan and current use of postpartum family planningn as well as describe the mortality and nutrition
Counseling and Informed Consent for Postpartum IUCD
JHPIEGO
Women in labor are not in the best situation to understand and consider their family planning options.
Management Of side Effects And Complications from postpartum IUCD
JHPIEGO
information on how to Management Of side Effects And Complications from postpartum IUCD
Professionalism in Social Media: Guidelines for Healthcare Workers
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
Every day you hear of nurses, physicians, or other employees who have lost their jobs or licenses by violating confidentiality or professional boundaries. It is crucial that hospitals and other employers maintain optimal social media policies. Our medico-legal educator will explain the specific social media guidelines of the....
Proposed Changes to the IMPACT Act & Discharge Planning Standards
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
It is vital that every hospital, critical access hospital, home health agency, inpatient rehab facility, skilled nursing facility, and long-term care hospital is in compliance with the IMPACT Act and related discharge planning standards. Our expert will explain how these rules and regulations affect transfer forms, discharge eva....
Diabetes - Module E: Interprofessional Practice Diabetes Care
Arlene J. Chabanuk, MSN, RN, CDE, HCS-D & Teresa C. Fugate, RN, BBA, CCM, CPHQ
1.25 Hours
The case manager (CM) is in the best position to enhance communication among the interprofessional team members, facilitate proactive care coordination, identify and address barriers to care and empower the team to address issues and ensure quality patient care.
Abuse Management - Module A: Prevalence of DV
Betsy B. Waterman, PhD, CAS, MS, BS & Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP
1.25 Hours
The purpose of Improving Outcomes in Abuse Management is to educate case managers about types of abuse so that they may be aware of early warning signs and empowered to intervene and support the efforts of other interprofessional practice team members, including other health care professionals, patients and families.
Asthma - Module B: Assessments & Value-Based Care Coordination
Debra Siela, PhD, RN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, CCRN-K, CNE, RRT & Teresa C. Fugate, RN, BBA, CCM, CPHQ
1.50 Hours
The purpose of the Improving Outcomes in Asthma Management course is to educate case managers so that they may be aware of and empowered to intervene and support efforts to understand and expedite effective resource and clinical management based upon the: -Latest evidence-based guidelines and standards of care for patients wi....
Asthma - Module C: Patient Engagement & Interprofessional Team Care
Debra Siela, PhD, RN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, CCRN-K, CNE, RRT & Teresa C. Fugate, RN, BBA, CCM, CPHQ
1.50 Hours
The purpose of the Improving Outcomes in Asthma Management course is to educate case managers so that they may be aware of and empowered to intervene and support efforts to understand and expedite effective resource and clinical management based upon the: -Latest evidence-based guidelines and standards of care for patients wi....
Asthma - Module D: Treatments & Interventions
Debra Siela, PhD, RN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, CCRN-K, CNE, RRT & Teresa C. Fugate, RN, BBA, CCM, CPHQ
1.50 Hours
The purpose of the Improving Outcomes in Asthma Management course is to educate case managers so that they may be aware of and empowered to intervene and support efforts to understand and expedite effective resource and clinical management based upon the: -Latest evidence-based guidelines and standards of care for patients wi....
Ethics in Case Management - Module C: CM Ethics in Telehealth Growth
Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP
1.50 Hours
The purpose of the Ethics in Case Management course is to review evidence-based ethics information to educate CMs about ethical standards of practice and the application and utilization of case management ethics in healthcare settings.