Analysis of the MUII-plus mentorship programme: reflections of Fellows’ experiences and lessons for other programmes
Irene Andia Biraro,Emmanuella Driciru,Rehema Namaganda,Fiona Luboga,Charles Kato Drago,Anne Wajja,Brenda Okech,Mary Gorrethy N. Mboowa,Raymond Muganyizi,Moses Kizza,Stephen Cose,Victoria Diana Bukirwa,Damalie Nakanjako,Alison M. Elliott
Mentorship in science, research and capacity building programmes is essential to promote personal and professional advancement especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) such as Uganda. The Makerere University Research Training Programme in Infection and Immunity (MUII) programme is a collaborative capacity-building a....
Developing excellence in biostatistics leadership, training and science in Africa: How the Sub-Saharan Africa Consortium for Advanced Biostatistics (SSACAB) training unites expertise to deliver excellence
Tobias F. Chirwa,Zvifadzo Matsena Zingoni,Pascalia Munyewende,Samuel O. Manda,Henry Mwambi,Ngianga-Bakwin Kandala,Samson Kinyanjui,Taryn Young,Eustasius Musenge,Jupiter Simbeye,Patrick Musonda,Michael Johnson Mahande,Patrick Weke,Nelson Owuor Onyango,Lawr
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Plasmidome AMR screening (PAMRS) workflow: a rapid screening workflow for phenotypic characterization of antibiotic resistance in plasmidomes
Kwabena Obeng Duedu,Joana Qwansima Mends,Reuben Ayivor-Djanie,Priscilla Efua Essandoh,Emmanuel Mawuli Nattah,Jones Gyamfi,Grace Semabia Kpeli
Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections are a major public health problem. Annually, some estimated 30,000 deaths are recorded in the EU alone. Transformation of bacteria with naked DNA from the extracellular environments is a major contributor to HGT and the spread of ARGs. Some bacterial plasmids have been shown to carry mob....
Public hospitals’ finance management systems, and accountability mechanisms in the context of decentralized health systems in low- and middle-income countries – A thematic review
Hassan Leli,Osman Addulahi,Benjamin Tsofa
Decentralization, defined as the transfer of power or authority on decision making and resource management, from the central government or body to the local level or subnational unit or institution, has been and continues to be a common health sector reform in many low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Historically, health s....
Dog health and demographic surveillance survey in Western Kenya: Demography and management practices relevant for rabies transmission and control
Emmah N. Kwoba,Philip Kitala,Linus Ochieng,Elkanah Otiang,Robert Ndung’u,Gati Wambura,Katie Hampson,S.M. Thumbi
Rabies kills an estimated 59,000 people annually, mostly in Asia and Africa and among rural populations. In 2014, Kenya launched a National Rabies Elimination Strategic Plan for the elimination of dog-mediated human rabies by the year 2030. Here we describe the design of a dog health and demographic study (dog-HDSS) within an ex....
Pharmacologic Treatment for PTSD and Opioid Use Disorders
Industry Specialist
2 Hours
Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders (COD) are common in behavioral health and primary health settings. These individuals frequently benefit from pharmacologic interventions, whether for mental disorders, substance use disorders, or both. As a companion to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service....
Core Competencies for Counselors and Other Clinical Staff
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Felipe González Castro, M.S.W., Ph.D.
1 Hours
This course provides a general overview of the core competencies needed so that counselors may provide effective treatment to diverse racial and ethnic groups. Using Sue’s (2001) multidimensional model for developing cultural competence, the content focuses on the counselor’s need to engage in and develop cultural awareness; cu....
Culture Awareness and Trauma
Industry Specialist
1 Hours
Extracted from a guide created by the National Center on Trauma-Informed Care as a technical assistance document to help make trauma-informed peer support available to women who receive or have received services in behavioral health or other human service systems. This course provides basic information about how cultural con....
Addressing Intimate Partner Violence in Healthy Relationship Programs
Kate Krieger, et al.; The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation
1 Hours
This short CEU course describes healthy relationship programs’ current approaches to addressing intimate partner violence (IPV) and teen dating violence (TDV).
Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment (Updated)
Norman Miller, M.D., FASAM, et al.
9 Hours
Regardless of setting or level of care, the goals of detoxification are to provide safe and humane withdrawal from substances and to foster the patient’s entry into long-term treatment and recovery. This CE course provides the core concepts of the detoxification field, discusses the primary goals of detoxification services, and....
Affordable Care Act Options for Culturally Diverse Populations
Industry Specialist
1 Hours
This course provides strategies that organizations can use to help introduce Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, African Americans, Latinos and Hispanics, American Indians, and Alaska Natives to the new health insurance options. Examples are provided from organizations that have successfully used these strateg....
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2 Hours
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is often seen as a crime, but it is also a preventable public health problem. This CEU course provides steps to implement evidence-based intervention strategies, to integrate specific education messages into existing programs, and to engage in activities that impact policy development that are effecti....
Preventing Sexual Violence - Evidence-Based Practices
Kathleen Basile, Ph.D., et al.
2 Hours
Sexual violence is a serious public health problem that affects millions of people each year. This CE course provides a select group of strategies based on best available evidence on prevention activities with the greatest potential to reduce sexual violence and its consequences.
Administrators - Addressing the Needs of Women in Treatment
Industry Specialist
2 Hours
This course addresses the following aspects with regard to the specific needs of women in substance abuse treatment: women’s patterns of substance use across a continuum from initiation of use through recovery; the physiological effects of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco on women; specific screening, assessment, and treatment engage....
Essentials of Trauma Nursing
Erik J. Usher, RN, BS, CEN, CPEN, EMT-P, CFRN
30 Hours
Trauma is a global problem defined as any injury caused by a transfer of energy to the body. It is ranked as the fourth leading cause of death worldwide and is the number one cause of death among people 1 to 44 years of age in the United States (CDC, 2014). In this edition, current evidence-based practice has been updated as wel....
Communications in Healthcare
Donald Wood
1 Hours
An online continuing education course for nurses, medical health care professionals, and other interested individuals. In a review of over 2000 medical incidents, a Joint Commission study revealed that communication problems were the root cause more than 65% of the time (Haig, Sutton, & Whittington, 2006). Of those 2000 incid....
Patient Dumping of Mentally Ill Individuals Needing Emergency Care
Industry Specialist
8 Hours
The enforcement of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) and the policies designed to ensure that hospitals, localities, or states are not “dumping” indigent, mentally ill patients in need of emergency care on other hospitals, localities, or states in violation of the law are examined in this CEU course. Policy....
A Woman’s Genetic Risk for Developing Cancer
Suzanne Mahon, RN, DNSc, AOCN, AGN-BC
3 Hours
Some families have multiple individuals with a history of malignancy, suggesting a hereditary risk beyond what would be expected by chance. Advances in genetic science and testing have made it possible to identify families at risk for developing malignancies because of mutated, absent, or defective genes. When genetic testing....
Cardiovascular Nursing: A Comprehensive Guide to Patient Care
Leanne H. Fowler, DNP, MBA, AGACNP-BC, CNE
30 Hours
Because of the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, nurses must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to aid in its reduction. Recognizing patients at risk for cardiovascular disease and taking the initiative to educate patients of the behavioral and nonbehavioral cardiovascular risk factors can enhance other primary preven....
Diabetes in Children
Cindy K. Lybarger, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE
25 Hours
Diabetes mellitus is a complex, chronic metabolic disease that is becoming increasingly common. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are increasing in incidence in pediatric populations. There are excellent guidelines for the care of children with type 1 diabetes, but few research-based guidelines exist that are specific to the care....
Orthopedic Challenges Expert Strategies to Avoid Harm & Enhance Healing
William J. Mazzocco, Jr., RN, PA-C, AS, BS, MMS
6 Hours
Listen to your patient and use touch Adjust the care you provide based on trauma and fracture patterns How to describe a fracture over the phone Orthopedic injuries and treatments: Initial steps when something just feels ‘off’ The new world of reconstructive orthopedics What is around the corner for orthopedic care? Healthcare p....
Plant Sterols and Cardiovascular Risk
Tanya Footman
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises that 80% of coronary heart disease (CHD) could be prevented by positive lifestyle changes. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) have an important role in helping their patients reduce their risk by addressing modifiable risk factors for CHD. Patients should be encouraged and supported to....
CVD and HIV patients
Fraser Serle MPH - Dr Iain Reeves - Deirdre Love - Michaela Nuttall
We highlight in this article some of the issues on HIV and cardiovascular disease (CVD) to assist primary healthcare practitioners to improve the health outcomes, particularly in relation to CVD, of their HIV patients. This CPD module was published 7th July 2013 for a UK audience. Although the information contained within t....
Ethical Data Use as a Driver of Clinical and Business Intelligence
Sheila Colclasure and Lisa A. Martinelli, JD, MA, CIPP/US
1 Hours
Analytics in healthcare is vital - driven by the need to extract knowledge and meaning from large data sets, manage disparate data from multiple sources, address increased competition and regulatory complexity. With the inevitable onslaught of data from varying sources, commitment to operational data governance that identifies d....
Physician Engagement As a Catalyst for Clinical and Financial Improvement
Stephen Klasko, BS, MBA, MD and Jonathan Bush
1 Hours
Physicians are facing mounting pressure to improve quality of care, lower costs and drive positive outcomes. This coupled with the burden of ever-changing government regulation and quality programs has sparked a physician burnout of epidemic proportions. Research shows 71% of physicians feel disengaged, and those disengaged are....