Adult Immunization - A Guide to Safe Immunization
Colleen Symanski-Sanders, RN, Forensic Nurse Specialist
1 Hours
Appropriate vaccine administration is critical for vaccine effectiveness and safety. The information in this article is intended to supplement standards of practice for medication administration and manufacturers’ product guidelines and is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immu....
Breathing Attacks
Allison Brown
2 Hours
Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) is an inappropriate closure of the vocal cords during respiration, creating an airway obstruction that most significantly affects athletes during activity. VCD is often misdiagnosed as asthma, often leading to ineffective treatment. The speech pathologist plays a vital role working within a multidisc....
Anencephaly
Susan Riordan, RN, RDMS & Jonathan Weeks M.D.
1 Hours
Anencephaly is a lethal congenital anomaly where most of the brain is absent and what remains is not covered by the calvarium or skull. Frequently, the cerebral hemispheres and midbrain are absent. The defect involves the abnormal closure of the anterior portion of the neural groove.
Reducing Stress and Preventing Burnout
Jeanne Demory Post MSW, LCSW
0.25 Hours
The long term care setting has its own set of unique challenges in rehab, both for the patients and for the therapists. Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, detachment, and cynicism; physical symptoms including increased blood pressure, headaches, and stomach upset; diminished productivity and lack of concentration are signs....
Qualification or Certification?
Laurie Ellefson, BSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN
1 Hours
Employers are fighting for employees and looking for ways to promote their organization. One way to promote quality for an organization is to recognize their nurses’ skills. Nurses are competing for their dream job and need to promote their skill sets to be considered. Both situations result in nurses ¬highlighting specific spec....
Depression - Mod C: Non-Pharmacologic Treatment of Depression
Betsy B. Waterman, PhD, CAS, MS, BS & Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP
1.5 Hours
Even though the use of medication as a treatment for depression has been on the rise for many years, patients can still find great (and often longer-term) success with non-pharmacological treatments, if they can find the one appropriate for their needs. This module details the variety of settings for such care, and outlines the....
Depression - Mod B: Pathophysiology of Depression
Betsy B. Waterman, PhD, CAS, MS, BS & Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP
0.25 Hours
Depression is a difficult illness to diagnose, given that its symptoms can be well hidden or even confused with other illnesses. This module begins by looking at some common triggers and signs of depression, and explores the ways that early detection can be accomplished through a variety of screenings or even lab workups. Finall....
Common Injections & Joint Aspirations for MSK Injuries 2
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.75 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on trochanteric bursitis injection and knee injection and aspirations. We will discuss Viscosupplimentation injections for the knee. Informed consent, post injection/aspiration instructions, and commonly associated complications or adverse affects are discussed in both lectures.
Ankle Part 2: Fractures
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.75 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on a general anatomy review of the low leg and ankle, a general radiographic overview for ankle fractures. In Ankle 2, we discuss descriptions, classification and treatment options for ankle fractures, fracture/dislocations, Bimalleolar and Trimalleolar fractures and Maisonneuve injuries.
Diabetes - Module A: Prevalence and Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus
Arlene J. Chabanuk, MSN, RN, CDE, HCS-D
1.25 Hours
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease that affects nearly 26 million Americans—and could affect many more in the years to come. This module covers the four different types of diabetes—the most common types being type 1 (T1DM) and type 2 (T2DM)—along with their particular risk factors, symptoms and pathophysiologi....
Radiology Review – Lower Extremity X-ray 3
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
1 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on radiographic exam of common injuries to the Lisfranc joint, metatarsal bones, Great Toe and Lesser toes.
Radiology Review – Upper Extremity X-ray 4
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.25 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on radiographic exam of the Thumb CMC joint arthritis and Phalangeal fractures
Discharge Planning to Reduce Unnecessary Readmissions
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
One in five patients discharged from a hospital experience an adverse event within 30 days, often leading to emergency department trips and readmissions. Research suggests that up to 76% of these readmissions could be preventable, saving hospitals $564 million in Medicare reimbursement. This program will cover the CMS propose....
Crosswalk to Compliance: CMS Hospital CoPs Series Part III
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
Part III of the series will cover nursing services, pharmaceutical services, medication, antibiotic stewardship, and much more!
Safe Opioid Use: CMS CoPs
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
Each year, serious adverse events are associated with the use of IV opioid medications in hospitals. CMS mandates that all hospital staff give a special assessment the first time an opioid is administered, among other requirements. This program will cover the revised standards on safe opioid use, IV medication, blood transfus....
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....
Preventing Ligature Risks: CMS and TJC Guidelines and Requirements
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
Last December, CMS issued a 13-page memo for hospitals to prevent ligature risk and self-harm from patients who are suicidal. Tag 144 and Tag 701 were amended to reflect these changes, specifically on patient assessments, environmental assessments, unit updates, and education requirements. This program will review CMS and The Jo....
Regulations, Interpretive Guidelines, Pharmacy, Dietary & Nutrition Services
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
CMS frequently updates the CAH Conditions of Participations (CoPs) in order to keep up with the changing healthcare infrastructure and deliver quality service. This 4-part series will deliver the current state and the 2018 proposed changes in the CAH CoPs. The series will detail every section in the CAH CoPs manual and highlight....
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....
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
1.5 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 B: Assessments & Value-Based Care Coordination
Debra Siela, PhD, RN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, CCRN-K, CNE, RRT & Teresa C. Fugate, RN, BBA, CCM, CPHQ
1.5 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
1.5 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....
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.
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.
Becoming a Data-Driven Organization: Journey to HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7
Damian Jankowicz, PhD and Tania Tajirian, MD, CCFP, FCFP, DTMPH
0.75 Hours
To advance clinical care and brain science, the Centre for Addiction and Mental health has transformed itself into a data-driven organization through implementation of its clinical information system (CIS) as well as an enterprise data strategy. Strategic and tactical elements required for the transformation will be discussed al....