First Assessment: Meeting the Patient
Denise Gorman and Michelle Morris
0.50 Hours
This session will help you to prepare for your first assessment meeting with a patient or individual, in the specific context of end of life care. It will assist you to consider things in order to achieve the most out of a first assessment. This session was reviewed by Christina Faull and last updated in July 2015.
MABPro Management of Assaultive Behavior Online
Ms Olympia Resol:RN, MPH, CRNI, CARN
4.00 Hours
This program is designed for those working, or wish to work in Healthcare Industry. This course can be taken as either Initial or Renewal Class.
CMS Hospital CoP Made Easy Series Part I
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
Part I of the series will cover the CMS survey process, memos, medical records, medical staff and board, telemedicine, contracted serivces, and more.
CMS Hospital CoP Made Easy Part V
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
Part V of the series will cover CoPs on infection control, discharge planning, surgery, anesthesia, ED, outpatient and more!
CMS Hospital Improvement Act Proposed Changes
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
CMS proposed significant changes to the hospital CoPs for both standard and critical access hospitals. These changes affect nursing, medical record, infection control, QAPI, patients' rights, and restraint and seclusion CoPs. Our expert will discuss all of the proposed changes to the hospital CoPs and review the antibiotic stewa....
EMTALA Series: Part I
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
A recent CMS deficiency memo found more than 3,687 hospitals failed to comply with the EMTALA law, making EMTALA deficiencies the most problematic standards for hospitals. Join our expert in this three-part webinar series as she reviews EMTALA regulations, interpretive guidelines, and the Office of Inspector General's proposed c....
EMTALA Series: Part II
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
A recent CMS deficiency memo found more than 3,687 hospitals failed to comply with the EMTALA law, making EMTALA deficiencies the most problematic standards for hospitals. Join our expert in this three-part webinar series as she reviews EMTALA regulations, interpretive guidelines, and the Office of Inspector General's proposed c....
Hospital Improvement Act Proposed Changes
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
CMS proposed significant changes to the hospital CoPs for both standard and critical access hospitals. These changes affect nursing, medical record, infection control, QAPI, patients' rights, and restraint and seclusion CoPs. Our expert will discuss all of the proposed changes to the hospital CoPs and review the antibiotic stewa....
HIV Infected Women - Psychological Issues
Jean Anderson, M.D.; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
4.00 Hours
Although those working with women living with HIV focus primarily on the physical manifestations of the condition, this CEU course examines the understanding of the psychosocial, cultural, mental health, and substance abuse issues faced by HIV infected women in order to optimize care and makes recommendations for social worker r....
Infection Rates in Hemodialysis Vascular Access Devices
James Robson, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, CNN
0.75 Hours
Hemodialysis (HD) patients are at great risk for infection because of hemodialysis procedures and comorbidities. Frequently, episodes of bacteremia are associated with vascular access devices (VADs) in the hemodialysis population. Hemodialysis VADs include arteriovenous fistula (AVF), arteriovenous graft (AVG), or a CVAD placed....
Emerging Uses of Adoptive Immunotherapy
Yvette Miller, MD
0.75 Hours
The immune system is a complicated network of cells, organs, and tissues that protects the body from invading pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. Advances in understanding immune system response have led to the development of passive and active means of triggering the immune system to combat cancer. Thi....
Mitigating Pediatric Central Vascular Access Device Complications
Carol Rosenberg, MA, ND, RN
0.75 Hours
Infusion therapy in the pediatric population requires highly specialized, sophisticated technology as well as diligent monitoring to ensure the best outcomes. Complications including central vascular access device occlusion, migration, and infection may lead to premature device removal. This session will discuss complications as....
Navigating the Purchasing Process While Maintaining Cost and Improving Outcomes
Timothy Goedvolk, RN, BScN, MSN
1.00 Hours
Understanding the value analysis process may contribute to the infusion nurse's credibility as clinically preferred products are presented in business terms that will resonate with your organization in these economically challenging times. Key steps are needed when constructing a business case. Analyzing product performance, pro....
End of Life Care
Margaret V. Clark, MS, RN, RRT-NPS
1.00 Hours
Discussing end of life issues and palliative care options with patients who have life-limiting illnesses is challenging. Yet, the need for communication skills that address these issues is growing. In 2014, an estimated 1.6 to 1.7 million Americans received hospice care. The median length of service in 2014 was 17.41 days.i The....
Improving Mental Health Services in Rural Long-Term Care
Jean A. Talbot, Ph.D., MPH and Andrew F. Coburn, Ph.D.
1.00 Hours
This CE course explores novel practices that hold promise for increasing the quality, quantity, and accessibility of mental health services in rural long-term care. Also examined is how collaboration among rural health and human service providers and other stakeholders will be a key to success in building the capacity of rural....
Investigation and Management of UTI Causing Delirium
Sunitha Daniel
0.75 Hours
This session covers the investigation and management of delirium precipitated by urinary tract infection (UTI), including risk factors and specialist clinical assessment.
First Fit: Investigation and Management
Rohit Raj
0.75 Hours
This session reviews adult first fit presentations, including the characteristic features of different epileptic seizures, when to admit to hospital, anti-epileptic therapy and important information to give patients.
Non-drug Interventions in Symptom Management in Palliative Care
Margaret Kendall
This session outlines a variety of non-drug interventions which may be used in an integrated approach to symptom management and enhance quality of life in end of life care. This session was reviewed by Louise Free and Christina Faull and last updated in November 2015.
Drug Management of Pain In Palliative Care - Core Knowledge
Martine Meyer
This session reviews the use of the WHO analgesic ladder within an integrated approach to pain management. This session was reviewed by Lucy Harris and Martine Meyer, last updated in February 2015.
Management of Seizures in Palliative Care
Lara Alloway
Acute seizure activity (also commonly known as convulsions) is one of the few situations considered a medical emergency for end of life care patients. It requires urgent intervention. This session provides a framework for the immediate management and longer term treatment of acute seizures. This session was reviewed by Dr Emi....
Investigation and Management of Interstitial Lung Disease
Melissa Heightman
0.25 Hours
This session will revise the current classification of Interstitial Lung Disease and review the approach to diagnosis and management of this group of diseases.
Managing Pulmonary Embolism in Special Circumstances
David Keith Ward
0.25 Hours
This session discusses the management of a pulmonary embolism in special circumstances including pregnancy, anaemia, thrombophilia and malignancy.
Mechanisms behind Haemoptysis in Bronchiectasis
Gaurav Agarwal
0.50 Hours
This session explains the mechanisms associated with haemoptysis in bronchiectasis.
New Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Management
Santino Capocci
0.50 Hours
This session discusses the investigation and initial management of patients with suspected lung cancer, either in clinic or as in-patients, covering the important questions in the history, salient examination points and investigations before a multidisciplinary team discussion.
Interstitial Lung Disease Case Studies
Rathai Anandanadesan
1.00 Hours
This session considers different types of interstitial lung disease and key investigations used to arrive at a diagnosis. The different treatment and management options available for patients are also covered.