HIV Stigma
Jhpiego
This module has two goals; to review the basics of HIV transmission and testing, and to investigate/examine stigma and discrimination and how to avoid it when working with patients. The module includes learning activities and questions that will help you learn the material. Studying is more effective if you have a goal. The....
Leadership: Driving results
Gail Johnson
The Royal College of Midwives Evolving maternity practice is an essential aspect of improving care and keeping women and babies safe. Whilst change can sometimes feel constant and overwhelming driving results is important. Everyone working in maternity services has a role to play in improving care and driving results. A wor....
Developmental Care
Dr. Juli Reynolds PhD,
Neo Consult Survival rates for premature infants have improved over the past decade, but minimal advancement has been made in optimizing neurodevelopmental outcomes. Premature infants are accepted to be at significant risk of social, cognitive and behavioural disturbances. They are also at risk for auditory, visual and ne....
Provider Behavior Change Implementation Kit (PART 3): Designing a Social and Behavior Change Communication Initiative for Community Health Workers
Heather Hancock,
John Hopkins University Now that you have learned (You can also find this information in course "Introduction to Provider Behavior Change") about provider (You can also find this information in course "Assessing Provider Needs"). Behavior change, assessed barriers to quality Community Health Worker (CHW) service provision, an....
Evidence-based Malaria SBCC 5: Evaluating Social and Behavior Change Communication
Marc Boulay, PhD
John Hopkins University This eLearning series consists of 5 modules. This is module 5, entitled 'Evaluating Social and Behavior Change Communication'. The module is presented by Dr. Marc Boulay and will introduce participants to techniques for evaluating and attributing causality to SBCC interventions, using examples specific t....
Domestic abuse
Neelam Sarkaria and Gerry Campbell
The Royal College of Midwives This module will develop awareness and understanding of what domestic abuse is, who is affected by it and how it presents in modern society, including its consequences. The module aims to develop confidence in identifying pregnant women who are experiencing domestic abuse or children exposed to....
Home birth: past to present
Sue Macdonald and Serena McLean
The Royal College of Midwives Covers the history of birth and the changes in place of birth in the 20th century including the impact that this has had on current maternity service.
Evaluation of Health Literacy in End-Stage Kidney Disease Using a Multi-dimensional Tool - - Journal Club - September 2020
Renal Society of Australasia
A study of health literacy in end stage kidney disease patients using a multi-dimensional tool
Acute respiratory distress syndrome in adults
Clinical Overviews
An outbreak of lung injury associated with vaping was identified by CDC in September 2019; severe lung disease and death can occur. Acute respiratory distress syndrome is severe and often fatal acute respiratory failure; characterized by diffuse inflammatory lung injury rapidly progressing to increased pulmonary vascular perm....
COVID-19 critical care
Clinical Overviews
About 5% of diagnosed COVID 19 cases require critical care to manage severe manifestations and complications. There is no specific antiviral therapy, although compassionate use and trial protocols for several agents are underway These COVID-19-related materials are provided for use at no charge as part of Elsevier’s efforts t....
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection
Clinical Overviews
COVID 19 Infection ranges from asymptomatic to severe; symptoms usually include fever, cough, and (in moderate to severe cases) dyspnea. Infection should be suspected based on presentation with a clinically compatible history (eg, fever, upper or lower respiratory tract symptoms); alterations in smell and taste are particularly....
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Clinical Overviews
Generalized anxiety disorder is a common illness characterized by unfocused worry and anxiety, frequently without an immediate cause, occurring on most days for a duration of 6 months or longer, which may be heightened by situational triggers. These COVID-19-related materials are provided for use at no charge as part of Elsev....
Endotracheal Tube Care in PICU
Dr. Juli Reynolds PhD,
Neo Consult Care provided to critically ill children require nurses who have specialised knowledge, skills and experience. The aim of this course is to prepare and develop the knowledge and skills of the registered nurse to be competent in her/his role as a paediatric intensive care nurse. This presentation focuses on end....
The importance of mental health amidst the Covid 19 pandemic
Justine Carla Baron
The Covid -19 pandemic has resulted in profound mental health challenges for all individuals. It is vitally important to take care of your mental health during these trying times. The presentation will cover the definitions of terms related to mental health, the importance of mental health amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, high r....
Steps to clean delivery
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films This film shows 10 simple steps which if followed can lead to the safe delivery of a newborn baby. The film includes cutting the baby’s cord with a new clean razor blade, which should be part of a clean delivery kit. This film is for use in community health education.
Order Sets, Protocols, Preprinted & Standing Orders: CMS Interpretive Guidelines and Regulations
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
This program will outline the CMS interpretive guidelines and regulations related to order sets, protocols, preprinted orders, and standing orders. Our expert will discuss four sections in the Hospital CoP manual on standing orders and protocols. She will also review related tag changes, including Tag 457, which is considered on....
Yes we scan! Minimizing medication administration errors through successful change management
Dr. Pieter Helmons
The webinar audience is all stakeholders who wish to learn about patient identification in a large teaching hospital, the challenges and benefits. The medication process in a hospital is a risk full procedure, consisting of several steps/processes. In this webinar focus is on the medication administration process, of which in....
Abuse Management - Module D: Assessment & Interventions in Child Abuse
Betsy B. Waterman, PhD, CAS, MS, BS & Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP
1.50 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 A: Prevalence, Economics & Pathophysiology
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 F: CM Ethics in Ambulatory Care Settings
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.
Husband Schools: Engaging Men in Women’s Health
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films Reverend George Buannie has been instrumental to the delivery of VSO’s “Husband Schools” in Sierra Leone. These “schools” are training local men to become supportive partners in the home, and have reduced cases of domestic violence by half in the areas they work in. On 12th March 2020, VSO and Medical Aid F....
How to prevent and manage bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage)
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films This film shows how to prevent and manage excessive bleeding after the delivery of a baby, otherwise known as primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). This film is for use in health worker training
Understanding family planning
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films This is a film for teenagers and young adults, explaining the different methods of contraception available for family planning. This film is for use in community health education.
Understanding Screening, Treatment and Prevention of Cervical Cancer
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films This film explains the importance of screening, early detection and treatment of cervical cancer. This film is for use in community health education.
Child health: understanding signs of malaria
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films This film is about the important signs and symptoms to look for in a sick child, with a focus on malaria. This film is for use in community health education.