Integrating Evidence-Based Decision Tools Within an EHR
Steve Wiesner, MD and Kurt Hegmann, MD, MPH
1 Hours
The healthcare industry recognizes the critical role that evidence-based medicine (EBM) plays in improving health outcomes and lowering costs. The use of clinical decision support (CDS) tools incorporating EBM at the point of care provides physicians with easy access to translational research and current recommendations. Kaiser....
Navigating the Gray Areas: Outpatient/Inpatient Hybrids
Andrea M. Hall, MHA, RN and Christina Hiatt
0.75 Hours
As Health Systems expand their care delivery style, more hybrid clinics are forming. How do Informatics teams determine which inpatient vs. outpatient EHR these clinics document in, and how do they decide what needs to be documented? Come learn our process for customizing existing systems to meet the needs of a procedural pain c....
Five Ways Real-Time Notifications Can Improve Population Health
Kevin L. Dewald and Stacie Davis, RN, BSN
1 Hours
With population health and value-based care top priorities for many healthcare organizations, it’s hard to believe some providers do not have access or ways to properly use information to support care decisions and care coordination for their populations. One of the biggest gaps is in event notifications or admits, discharges an....
Improving Febrile Infant Care Using Mobile Technology
Russell McCulloh, MD and Sarah Fouquet, PhD
0.75 Hours
Implementing evidence-based clinical practices requires a multi-faceted approach. Electronic clinical decision support (ECDS) tools may enhance adoption of evidence-based practices. We developed a freely-available smartphone-based ECDS tool for use as part of an American-Academy of Pediatrics-sponsored national practice standa....
Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care - Module B: Assessment and Classification
Suzanne J. Wingate, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA
2 Hours
The purpose of Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care 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 HF patients -Hospita....
Harm Risk Behaviors & Suicide Prevention - Module F: Healthcare System Evolution, Ethics & Culture
Betsy B. Waterman, PhD, CAS, MS, BS and Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP
1.5 Hours
The purpose of Improving Outcomes in Harm Risk Behaviors & Suicide Prevention is to educate case managers about suicide 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 fami....
Harm Risk Behaviors & Suicide Prevention - Module E: Pharmaceutical Treatment and Management
Betsy B. Waterman, PhD, CAS, MS, BS and Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP
1.5 Hours
The purpose of Improving Outcomes in Harm Risk Behaviors & Suicide Prevention is to educate case managers about suicide 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 fami....
Improving Outcomes in Pain Management - Module C: Pain Management: Chronic Pain
Yvonne D'Arcy, MS, CRNP, CNS
1 Hours
Our five Modules offer the current standards of care for the patient with pain. Our Course is organized as follows: -Pathophysiology of Pain -Acute Pain -Chronic Pain Overview -Types of Chronic & Persistent Pain -Cancer Pain Management
Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care - Module C: Pharmacologic Treatments and Interventions
Suzanne J. Wingate, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA
2 Hours
The purpose of Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care 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 HF patients -Hospita....
Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care - Module F: Self-Care & Adherence Strategies
Suzanne J. Wingate, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA
2 Hours
The purpose of Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care 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 HF patients -Hospita....
Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care - Module E: Patient Engagement
Suzanne J. Wingate, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA
2 Hours
The purpose of Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure Care 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 HF patients -Hospita....
Improving Outcomes in Sepsis Care and Resource Management - Module A: Prevalence & Economics
Debra Siela, PhD, RN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNE, RRT
2 Hours
This course will focus on sepsis care and resource management. The five course modules describe the prevalence and pathophysiology, assessment, sources and predisposing conditions, prevention and treatment and the case manager’s role in Sepsis planning and treatment goals.
Management of Hypo- and Hypercapnia - Anesthesiology
Julia Richards and Roger Sharpe
0.5 Hours
This session discusses the interpretation of the capnograph, together with the causes and management of hypo- and hypercapnia.
New Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Management
Santino Capocci
0.5 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.
Following Up Assessments and Evaluating Outcomes
Sarah Yardley
0.5 Hours
This session looks at the importance of follow up assessments and evaluation of outcomes in end of life care. It also looks at how the actions identified as part of the assessment process help to meet patients’ needs.
Management of Bleeding
Aruna Hodgson
0.5 Hours
Some end of life care situations are considered as emergencies, requiring urgent intervention. This session provides a framework for managing bleeding when immediate treatment may be aimed at prolonging life, or - if death is inevitable - at ensuring that any distress and fear experienced by the dying patient is alleviated. This....
Non-invasive Ventilation in Motor Neurone Disease
Christina Faull, Juliet Colt, Jonathan Palmer and David Oliver
0.5 Hours
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is an intervention which can improve both quality of life and survival for patients with motor neurone disease (MND). This session outlines the evidence base and practicalities of this important treatment option for patients.
Managing Pulpal Exposures
Zehra Yonel
0.5 Hours
This session will give an overview of the management of a pulpal exposure, different techniques which can be utilised and the materials available for the management of an exposed pulp.
Microabrasion
Prof Jeremy Rees
0.5 Hours
This session reviews the indications for microabrasion and describes the techniques used to carry out this procedure.
Multifocal Electroretinogram (mfERG)
Sinead Walker
0.5 Hours
This session covers the multifocal electroretinogram (mfERG) procedure, the underlying physiological changes measured and the interpretation of normal and abnormal mfERG reports. How mfERG results may relate to complementary diagnostic techniques such as imaging will also be covered.
Introduction to Visual Electrophysiology
Richard G Smith
0.5 Hours
This session provides an overview of the human visual system and commonly-used electrophysiological techniques for testing its function in a clinical setting.
Individual Preferences and Cultural Influences on Symptom Management in Palliative Care
Carina Saxby Medical Director
0.50 Hours
This session discusses the role of cultural influences and patients’ individual preferences on symptom management and care plans. This session was reviewed by Christina Faull and Carina Saxby and last updated in July 2015.
Management of Nausea and Vomiting in Palliative Care
Saskie Dorman
0.50 Hours
This session provides a framework for the drug and non-drug management of nausea and vomiting in end of life care. This session was reviewed by Saskie Dorman and Christina Faull and last updated in June 2015.
Neonatal Paediatric IV Therapy
Dr. Juli Reynolds PhD
Neo Consult This CME-accredited course will develop confidence in your ability to insert an intravenous line in a critically ill or premature newborn. Course Overview: Module 1: Principals of fluid balance Module 2: Fluid and electrolyte balance in the neonate Module 3: Principals for estimating fluid and electrolyte requ....
Management of Sore Mouth and Other Oral Problems vin Palliative Care
Sim Lan Koon and Jason Ward
0.5 Hours
Oral problems can impact greatly on the quality of life of patients receiving end of life care. This session provides a framework for the assessment and management of a sore mouth and other oral problems. This session was reviewed by Jason Ward, Sim Koon and Christina Faull and last updated in January 2015.