Myelodysplastic syndromes: update and nursing considerations
Mary Kelly, Teresa Meenaghan, and Maura Dowling
1.00 Hours
This module provides nurses with an update on diagnosis, management and care of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a complex group of disorders of the bone marrow. MDS has wide-ranging effects on patients’ lives. Understanding the effect of a diagnosis of MDS on patients’ quality of life is an important part of the n....
Diabetes - Paramedics e-Learning Project
Claire McGonagle
This session outlines the pathophysiology of diabetes and its diagnosis and management in the out of hospital setting.
Addiction and Recovery
Yvonne Martinez, CADC-CS, ICCS, ICADC, NCAC-I, CRPS
3.00 Hours
Addiction and Recovery examines the history of addiction and recovery, including identification of physical dependence, tolerance, cross tolerance, and synergistic effects, phases of dependence, overview of recovery and an introduction to treatment models.
Adolescents with Substance Use Disorder
Yvonne Martinez, CADC-CS, ICCS, ICADC, NCAC-I, CRPS
6.00 Hours
Adolescents with Substance Abuse addresses the core facets of initiating, engaging, and maintaining the change process for youths with substance use disorders and details the scope and complexity of the problem. The substance abuse counselor will learn the factors considered in making treatment decisions and the features of suc....
Pharmacology and Physiology
Yvonne Martinez, CADC-CS, ICCS, ICADC, NCAC-I, CRPS
9.00 Hours
Pharmacology and Physiology provides an understanding of pharmacology and physiology for the following list of substances. Included is method of use, effects, withdrawal and complications, interventions, management of poly-drug abuse and alternative approaches. • Alcohol • Drugs of Abuse • Prescription Drugs • Opioids •....
Buy-in Through Opt-in: Shared Services Engagement Strategies
Suzanne Carmack, PhD, MFA, MEd and Dawn Stapleton
0.75 Hours
Through a powerful public health case study, this session will articulate how successful social marketing and stakeholder engagement strategies were applied to develop and execute both strategic communication and standards harmonization efforts for CDC’s Surveillance Data Platform with Shared Services Initiative, and ways that t....
Chief Experience Officer: New Leader Driving Innovation to Transform Healthcare
Sue Murphy, RN
1.00 Hours
A new cadre of healthcare executives, Chief Experience Officers (CXOs), are driving innovations to improve communication, patient engagement, staff resiliency, and much more. Gaining prominence in healthcare organizations around the country, these change agents are creating sustainable system transformation that delivers optimal....
Cybersecurity: Achieving Prevailing Practices
Mark W. Dill, CISM, CRISC
1.00 Hours
Phishing, ransomware, hacking, and malware are cyber threats to PHI and other sensitive data which must be addressed. However, many healthcare organizations have limited resources to address these new and evolving threats while still maintaining regulatory compliance. Achieving “best practices” may not be a realistic goal. This....
Care At The End Of Life
Ms Deb Shearman
0.50 Hours
Overview; Peoples rights; Responding to diverse needs, wants, goals and preferences; Advanced Care Planning; Enduring Guardian; End of life mental health and physical health care; Recognising and responding to indicators of terminal phase of life
Fire Safety
Deb Shearman
1.00 Hours
Overview; Fire Safety; Evacuation; Security; Other emergencies: Overview; Workplace fire hazards and control; Emergency fire safety procedures; Fire process, properties and extinguishment; RACE; Firefighting equipment; Emergency control equipment
Malnutrition and Dehydration
Deb Shearman
0.75 Hours
Malnutrition: Overview; Ageing changes and risk factors; People’s rights including choice and preferences; Nutritional needs of the older person; Promoting nutritional well-being and strategies to protect people’s safety; Respect for diversity. Dehydration: Overview; Ageing changes and risk factors; Signs and symptoms; Prev....
Severe Asthma in Children: From Mechanisms to Disease Modification
Leonard B. Bacharier (MD FAAAAI), Dr. Theresa W. Guilbert (MD MS), and Dr. Daniel J. Jackson (MD)
1.25 Hours
Frequent exacerbations are an important feature and associated with significant morbidity, health care utilization and costs.Furthermore, recurrent severe exacerbations may lead to progressive loss of lung function and increased asthma severity over time.Recent studies have helped elucidate mechanisms underlying severe asthma in....
Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
This webinar will cover the 2017 Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records (42 CFR Part 2) Final Rule and the 2018 changes in the Federal Law which went to effect on February 2nd. Previously known as the Confidentiality of Drug Abuse and Alcohol Abuse Records, this rule ensures the right to privacy and confidenti....
Safe Opioid Use, IV Med. & Med. Administration: 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....
Crafting the Perfect Collaboration: How do You Align Hospitalists, Physician Advisors, ED Physicians, and Other Heavy Hitters?
Toni Cesta, Ph.D., RN, FAAN and Beverly Cunningham, MS, RN
The collaborative roles of the physician advisor and those in the CM department are one of the lynchpins to positively impacting hospital outcomes. This webinar will review the roles of the physician advisor, hospitalist, key physician stakeholders, and their collaborate responsibilities with RN CMs, social work CMs, and CM lead....
Asthma Guidelines and Inhaler Technique
Swapna Mandal
0.25 Hours
This session will cover the initiation of treatment in patients diagnosed with asthma and when to step up or step down treatment. It will also describe how to assess the inhaler technique of your patients.
Communication Impairments Part 1: Late-talking Toddlers and Specific Language Impairment
Sally Bates
0.50 Hours
This is the first of two sessions which describe the language processing system and the challenges facing all children learning to talk. This session describes the speech mechanism and the linguistic knowledge involved in both understanding and producing spoken language.
Ethical Issues at the End of Life
Max Watson
0.50 Hours
Issues arising over end of life care, involving decisions that affect the nature and timing of an individual's death, can be a source of discord. This session highlights common ethical problems that may arise at this sensitive time. This session was last updated on 11/02/13.
Comparing Methods: Bleeding Patterns
Wendy Moore
0.50 Hours
This session explores the effect of contraceptive choice on bleeding patterns.
Case Study: Motor Neurone Disease
Jan Clarke
0.50 Hours
The aim of this session is to help you identify the main clinical and practical issues that patients with motor neurone disease face, so that you can better support them and their families in whatever setting you are working. The session draws on the 2016 NICE guideline for assessment and management of MND [1]. This session w....
Care After Death I: Introduction to Care After Death
Jane Thompson-Hill and Judith Mackleston
0.50 Hours
This session introduces the concept of care after death. It focuses on the need to prepare for the care of a person and their family after their death and highlights the significance of care after death to those that have been bereaved. This session was reviewed by Christina Faull and last updated in April 2015.
Health Promotion in Young People
Russell Viner
This session introduces the main issues linked to health promotion in young people. You will learn about the importance of educating young people and you will be presented with the most common approaches used to deliver these interventions.
Vaccine Administration
Michelle Falconer and Laura Craig
This session will provide information to immunisers on the correct procedures to follow for the administration of vaccines.
Brucellosis - Simple and Easy Training
Andrew McNulty, PhD
This activity will discuss Brucellosis and how the disease is transmitted from one human to another. This course will also analyse the signs and symptoms and the risk of exposure. Areas of concern are highlighted such as unpasteurized dairy products, occupations and expecting mothers. This e-learning will also analyse laboratory....
Capillariassis Infection
Andrew McNulty, PhD
Capillariasis is a parasitic infection cause by two species of nematodes, this course will review the diagnosis, signs and symptoms, how to prevent it and the treatments used. This activity will also describe the biology and life cycle as to how the infection starts in humans and animals.