Pulmonary embolism presented by syncope in a low-risk patient: a case report
Amr A A Othman,Aly M Tohamy,Ayman K M Hassan
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a medical emergency that can lead to sudden death. This condition is usually associated with factors that may increase the risk of its occurrence, such as age, high tendency for intravascular coagulation and the presence of certain concomitant conditions such as deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and maligna....
Case Report: Laparoscopic trocar management of a giant paraovarian cyst: a case report
Mohamed Kandil,Tarek Sayyed,Mohamed Zakaria
Paraovarian cysts occur in the broad ligament between the ovary and the tube, predominantly arising from mesothelium covering the peritoneum (mesothelial cyst) but also occasionally arise from the paramesonephric tissue (paramesonephric cysts or Mullerian cysts) and rarely from mesonephric remnants (mesonephric cysts or Wolffian....
Sirenomelia in a Cameroonian woman: a case report and review of the literature
Frederick LI Morfaw,Philip N Nana
Sirenomelia is an extremely rare congenital malformative disorder, which is often fatal. In the African context, such mermaid-like babies are referred to as ‘mammy-water babies’, and bear an evil connotation associated with witchcraft and sorcery.. The underlying visceral anomalies are usually such that the syndrome is incompati....
Nursing Ethics - Strategies to Resolve the Top Ethical Dilemmas Nurses Face
Lucia Wocial, PhD RN, FAAN
As health care becomes more complex, nurses and other health care providers face increasingly challenging situations. Join this webinar to explore the top ethical dilemmas nurses face. Discover practical solutions and learn how to advocate for yourself, your patients and families.
Lessons Learned From the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist
Rose L. Molina, MD, MPH
The WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist was developed using the principles of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, which has been shown to reduce perioperative morbidity and mortality. The WHO publicly disseminated the Safe Childbirth Checklist in 2015 as a patient safety tool. From 2014-2017, Ariadne Labs and global partners led one of....
Patients Rights
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
All facilities accredited by TJC, AOA, CIHQ, and DNV Healthcare must adhere to the CMS CoPs. This 525-page manual contains interpretive guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards that must be followed for all providers treating patients hospitals or any hospital-owned departments.
Patient’s Bill of Rights CMS CoPs
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
Patient rights should be on the radar screen for every hospital in 2016. The patient rights section is historically the one with the highest number of deficiencies. During this program, our expert will explain in detail, and crosswalk to the TJC standard, the CMS patient rights requirements for: HIPAA, grievances, right to ge....
Pharmacy, Drug & Medication Standards in CAH
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
This program will cover CAH interpretive guidelines on drugs and biologicals, pharmacy, and dietary policies. In order to prevent medication errors, CMS requires pharmacists to develop, supervise, and coordinate all pharmacy activities. CMS also requires hospitals to monitor outdated drugs to ensure they are not available for pa....
Cracking the Code to Standing Orders, Order Sets, and Preprinted Orders
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
This program will outline the CMS and TJC regulations and standards 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 one of....
Overview of CAH Medical Records, Radiology, Surgical Services, Anesthesia Services & Swing Beds
Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
This program will discuss standards and procedures for medical records, including a list of procedures for consent, discharge summaries, and right to confidentiality. The presenter will define special requirements for long-term care providers like swing bed services. Finally, the speaker will explain CoPs changes to radiology, s....
Statutory and Mandatory Training: Infection Prevention and Control (Clinical)
Industry Specialists
In this module, we'll look at the importance of preventing and controlling the spread of infection and best practice in the healthcare setting.
Counselling for Post-Partum Family Planning
Industry Specialists
This video will offer a comprehensive explanation into counselling for post-partum family planning.
Abuse Management - Module E: Assessment & Interventions in Elder 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.
Ethics in Case Management - Module B: CM Ethics & Electronic Health Records
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.
Ethics in Case Management - Module D: CM Ethics within Organizational Cultures
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.
Ethics in Case Management - Module E: CM Ethics in the Hospital Setting
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.
Hand Washing In Hospitals
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films This film covers handwashing best practice for health workers in hospitals.
How to perform manual removal of the placenta
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films This film explains what a retained placenta is, why it is important to be removed and the essential steps that need to be taken. It shows how to perform the procedure effectively by hand. This film is for use in health worker training
An Introduction to Screening and Treatment for 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 skilled health worker training. We also have a film for use in community health education: Understanding Screening, Treatment and Prevention of Cervical Cancer (Community Health Educat....
Counselling for Post Abortion Family Planning
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films Counselling for Post Abortion Family Planning
HIV Paediatric Case Study Training Films • 01. Suzen’s Baby
Team of specialists
Medical Aid Films Suzen tested HIV positive towards the end of her pregnancy, and has been referred to hospital from a health centre after giving birth prematurely. This is one of a set of HIV paediatric films made by partner organisation Picturing Health. These interactive training films are designed to copy the way clini....
Loss & Grief During COVID19
Dr. Catherine Syengo Mutisya, Consultant Psychiatrist
Grief is a normal phenomenom common to all of us. As we go through life, we experience a wide variety of losses for which we grieve.
RSA Webinar: Latest in the Prevention and Treatment of Peritonitis
Renal Society of Australasia
This webinar provides an update on the prevention and treatment of peritoneal dialysis and associated peritonitis. The webinar aspires to provide an update on practice principles and share recent research highlights in the field.
Normal Birth Skills & Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage Training Module 1 & 2
Tanya Tringali MS, CNM and Susan Altman DNP, CNM
NYU Learn about the Normal Birth Skills & Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage Training Module 1 2