SESSION 6: Vector-borne and Zoonotic Diseases
Desiree LaBeaud, and Adugna Woyessa
This session provides a comprehensive exploration of the environmental processes changing as a result of climate change and their impact on the prevalence, incidence, and distribution of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases including Malaria, Dengue fever, Rift Valley fever, Schistosomiasis, Chikungunya, and Zika. Through case st....
Module 4: Diabetes Management During Surgery and Acute Illness
Dr Trust Zaranyika, Dr Nickson Mukapa and Dr Moris Chiwanza
By the end of this module, participants will have an understanding of the critical considerations and best practices for managing glycaemic levels in diabetic patients undergoing surgery, providing a comprehensive guide for healthcare professionals.
Module 4: Diabetes Management During Surgery and Acute Illness
Dr Trust Zaranyika, Dr Nickson Mukapa and Dr Moris Chiwanza
By the end of this module, participants will have an understanding of the critical considerations and best practices for managing glycaemic levels in diabetic patients undergoing surgery, providing a comprehensive guide for healthcare professionals.
The Pediatric Airway: When Less is More
Emily C. MacNeill, MD
American College of Emergency Physician This course discusses the anatomy and physiology of a difficult airway in a pediatric patient, as well as alternatives to intubation.
Problems in the Pregnant Patient: FAST FACTS - 2020
Joelle Borhart, MD, FACEP, Kathleen Kerrigan, MD, FACEP, Camiron L. Pfennig, MD, FACEP
American College of Emergency Physicians This lecture focuses on various problems that occur frequently in pregnant patients
The 1st 60 Minutes: Initial Management of the Critically Ill Infant
Richard M. Cantor, MD, FACEP
American College of Emergency Physicians This lecture discusses management for critically ill pediatric patients in the emergency department.
A Different Kind of TWOfer: Trauma in Pregnancy
Camiron L. Pfennig, MD, FACEP
American College of Emergency Physicians This lecture covers pregnant patients who are also victims of trauma
The Sick Neonate
Ilene A. Claudius, MD, FACEP
American College of Emergency Physicians The lecture outlines how to recognize the signs of a sick neonate in the emergency department as well as proper management.
Chronic Kidney Disease - Online Learning Package
Debbie Fortnum, Kidney Health Australia
Overview of all aspects of chronic kidney disease from stages 1-5 including detection and management
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....
Adolescent Privacy: Solve This Problem or I'll Text You
Susan J. Kressly, MD
1 Hours
Adolescent privacy has been a problem with EHR functionality since pediatricians and family doctors began to adopt technology (and many were early adopters!) Patients and users have been begging for a solution and adolescent patients and their providers are creating work-arounds to store data, communicate and share information.....
Building a Population Health Strategy That Physicians Love
Ann Marie Edwards and Cliff Frank
1 Hours
As the growth and popularity of value-base contracts increases, ACOs, CINs and health systems struggle to engage physicians in key practice initiatives that promise to optimize the health of the patient population while decreasing costs. Providers are reluctant to change care delivery practices, believing the source of network c....