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National Patient Safety Goals 2022
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National Patient Safety Goals 2022

(Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2022), 22 mins
This program describes the following patient safety goals: Improve the accuracy of patient and newborn identification Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers Improve the safety of using medications Reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections Improve the safety of clinical alarm sys...
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National Patient Safety Goals 2022

(Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2022), 22 mins
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This program describes the following patient safety goals: Improve the accuracy of patient and newborn identification Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers Improve the safety of using medications Reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections Improve the safety of clinical alarm systems The organization identifies safety risks inherent in its patient population After viewing the program, the learner will be able t... This program describes the following patient safety goals: Improve the accuracy of patient and newborn identification Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers Improve the safety of using medications Reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections Improve the safety of clinical alarm systems The organization identifies safety risks inherent in its patient population After viewing the program, the learner will be able to: Identify the concerns and problems that led to development of the Joint Commission's NPSG. Describe the patient safety goals for acute settings. Identify and implement the key Elements of Performance developed to accomplish the patient safety goals Describe use and dispose of needles or other sharps. Show more Show less
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Nursing
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Date Published / Released
2022
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Medcom
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National Patient Safety Goals for Long Term Care 2022
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National Patient Safety Goals for Long Term Care 2022

(Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2022), 15 mins
The following goals, and the elements of practice to meet these goals, are described in this program: Improve the accuracy of resident identification. Improve the safety of using medications Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections. Reduce the risk of resident harm resulting from falls. Prevent healthc...
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National Patient Safety Goals for Long Term Care 2022

(Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2022), 15 mins
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The following goals, and the elements of practice to meet these goals, are described in this program: Improve the accuracy of resident identification. Improve the safety of using medications Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections. Reduce the risk of resident harm resulting from falls. Prevent healthcare-associated pressure ulcers After completing this course, the learner should be able to: Identify the concerns and problems that l... The following goals, and the elements of practice to meet these goals, are described in this program: Improve the accuracy of resident identification. Improve the safety of using medications Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections. Reduce the risk of resident harm resulting from falls. Prevent healthcare-associated pressure ulcers After completing this course, the learner should be able to: Identify the concerns and problems that led to development of the Joint Commission's NPSG. Describe the patient safety goals long term care settings. Identify and implement the key Elements of Performance developed to accomplish the patient safety goals. Show more Show less
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Nursing
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Instructional material
Date Published / Released
2022
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Medcom
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Applied Phlebotomy, Part II, Preventing Preanalytical Errors
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Applied Phlebotomy, Part II, Preventing Preanalytical Errors

produced by Center for Phlebotomy Education, in Applied Phlebotomy, Part II (Cheboygan, MI: Center for Phlebotomy Education, 2021), 38 mins
This video discusses 12 of the most common errors those who draw, process, handle, store and transport blood samples commit that alter test results. The effects of prolonged tourniquet time, order of draw, complications with IV fluids, fasting and more are highly detailed with emphasis on their impact on test resu...
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Applied Phlebotomy, Part II, Preventing Preanalytical Errors

produced by Center for Phlebotomy Education, in Applied Phlebotomy, Part II (Cheboygan, MI: Center for Phlebotomy Education, 2021), 38 mins
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This video discusses 12 of the most common errors those who draw, process, handle, store and transport blood samples commit that alter test results. The effects of prolonged tourniquet time, order of draw, complications with IV fluids, fasting and more are highly detailed with emphasis on their impact on test results and patient care.
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Nursing
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Center for Phlebotomy Education
Date Published / Released
2021
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Center for Phlebotomy Education
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Applied Phlebotomy
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Basic Clinical Skills
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EKG Interpretation and Response, 2, Sinus Dysrhythmias
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EKG Interpretation and Response, 2, Sinus Dysrhythmias

in EKG Interpretation and Response, 2 (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2021), 14 mins
The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with an explanation of terms that are key to understanding dysrhythmias, as well as important information about each type of dysrhythmia. This information is extremely valuable to the nurse's ability to identify and analyze sinus dysrhythmias when they occur in patie...
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EKG Interpretation and Response, 2, Sinus Dysrhythmias

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The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with an explanation of terms that are key to understanding dysrhythmias, as well as important information about each type of dysrhythmia. This information is extremely valuable to the nurse's ability to identify and analyze sinus dysrhythmias when they occur in patients.
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Nursing
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Instructional material
Date Published / Released
2021
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Medcom
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EKG Interpretation and Response, 3, Atrial Dysrhythmias, Junctional Dysrhythmias, Heart Block
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EKG Interpretation and Response, 3, Atrial Dysrhythmias, Junctional Dysrhythmias, Heart Block

in EKG Interpretation and Response, 3 (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2021), 19 mins
The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with information that is key to understanding the characteristics and interventional protocols for treating atrial dysrhythmias, junctional dysrhythmias and the various types of heart block. This information is extremely valuable to the nurse's ability to identify an...
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EKG Interpretation and Response, 3, Atrial Dysrhythmias, Junctional Dysrhythmias, Heart Block

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The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with information that is key to understanding the characteristics and interventional protocols for treating atrial dysrhythmias, junctional dysrhythmias and the various types of heart block. This information is extremely valuable to the nurse's ability to identify and analyze these conditions when they occur in patients.
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Nursing
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Instructional material
Date Published / Released
2021
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Medcom
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EKG Interpretation and Response, 4, Ventricular Dysrhythmias and Patient Care
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EKG Interpretation and Response, 4, Ventricular Dysrhythmias and Patient Care

in EKG Interpretation and Response, 4 (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2021), 14 mins

OVERVIEW: The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with information that is key to understanding the characteristics and general treatment protocols for different types of ventricular dysrhythmias. It also covers the general responsibilities that nurses have in caring for patients with dysrhythmias. This in...

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EKG Interpretation and Response, 4, Ventricular Dysrhythmias and Patient Care

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OVERVIEW: The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with information that is key to understanding the characteristics and general treatment protocols for different types of ventricular dysrhythmias. It also covers the general responsibilities that nurses have in caring for patients with dysrhythmias. This information is extremely valuable to the nurse's role in identifying and managing these conditions when they occur.

OBJECTIVES: After com...

OVERVIEW: The purpose of this course is to provide nurses with information that is key to understanding the characteristics and general treatment protocols for different types of ventricular dysrhythmias. It also covers the general responsibilities that nurses have in caring for patients with dysrhythmias. This information is extremely valuable to the nurse's role in identifying and managing these conditions when they occur.

OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Define and assess the characteristics of premature ventricular contractions.
  • Define and assess the characteristics of ventricular tachycardia.
  • Define and assess the characteristics of ventricular fibrillation.
  • Define and assess the characteristics of ventricular asystole.
  • Define and assess the characteristics of pulseless electrical activity.
  • Explain and execute the responsibilities involved in caring for patients with various types of dysrhythmias.

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Date Published / Released
2021
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Medcom
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EKG Interpretation and Response
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Infection Control in Long Term Care, 2, Regulatory and Administrative Measures
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Infection Control in Long Term Care, 2, Regulatory and Administrative Measures

in Infection Control in Long Term Care, 2 (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2021), 15 mins
Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are primarily the result of unnecessary and excessive antibiotic use, and are associated with increased patient and resident morbidity and mortality, increased length of stays, and rising costs of care. Therefore, it is prudent that the spread of these microorganisms be preven...
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Infection Control in Long Term Care, 2, Regulatory and Administrative Measures

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Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are primarily the result of unnecessary and excessive antibiotic use, and are associated with increased patient and resident morbidity and mortality, increased length of stays, and rising costs of care. Therefore, it is prudent that the spread of these microorganisms be prevented. This course, the last in the five part Infection Control in Long Term Care series, is designed to provide healthcare professionals... Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are primarily the result of unnecessary and excessive antibiotic use, and are associated with increased patient and resident morbidity and mortality, increased length of stays, and rising costs of care. Therefore, it is prudent that the spread of these microorganisms be prevented. This course, the last in the five part Infection Control in Long Term Care series, is designed to provide healthcare professionals working in long term care with essential information about the causes of MDROs, the main types of MDROs, and their characteristics. Show more Show less
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Nursing
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2021
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Infection Control in Long Term Care
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Infection Control in Long Term Care, 3, Precautions
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Infection Control in Long Term Care, 3, Precautions

in Infection Control in Long Term Care, 3 (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2021), 20 mins
Precautions have been developed by OSHA and the CDC to help prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. It is essential that all healthcare professionals working in long term care be aware of and abide by these precautions. This third course in the five part series on Infection Control in Long Term Care...
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Infection Control in Long Term Care, 3, Precautions

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Precautions have been developed by OSHA and the CDC to help prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. It is essential that all healthcare professionals working in long term care be aware of and abide by these precautions. This third course in the five part series on Infection Control in Long Term Care is designed to introduce and discuss these infection control policies.

UPDATED INFORMATION: This program is updated to acknowledge t...

 Precautions have been developed by OSHA and the CDC to help prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. It is essential that all healthcare professionals working in long term care be aware of and abide by these precautions. This third course in the five part series on Infection Control in Long Term Care is designed to introduce and discuss these infection control policies.

UPDATED INFORMATION: This program is updated to acknowledge that gowns and gloves should be worn by staff for all interactions that involve contact with the resident's bodily fluids, blood, secretions, or excretions, as well as contact with potentially contaminated areas in the environment. PPE should be donned before entry into the room and discarded before exit.

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2021
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Medcom
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Infection Control in Long Term Care
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Infection Control in Long Term Care, 4, Safe Work Practices
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Infection Control in Long Term Care, 4, Safe Work Practices

in Infection Control in Long Term Care, 4 (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2021), 14 mins

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Controlling and preventing the spread of infection has always been a goal in any healthcare setting. But in recent decades challenges presented by dangerous bloodborne pathogens like HIV and hepatitis B and C, and a rise in the number of multidrug-resistant organisms, has made reducing the number...

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Infection Control in Long Term Care, 4, Safe Work Practices

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Controlling and preventing the spread of infection has always been a goal in any healthcare setting. But in recent decades challenges presented by dangerous bloodborne pathogens like HIV and hepatitis B and C, and a rise in the number of multidrug-resistant organisms, has made reducing the number of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) more important than ever for healthcare professionals working in all healthcare settings. Th...

Series Overview:

Controlling and preventing the spread of infection has always been a goal in any healthcare setting. But in recent decades challenges presented by dangerous bloodborne pathogens like HIV and hepatitis B and C, and a rise in the number of multidrug-resistant organisms, has made reducing the number of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) more important than ever for healthcare professionals working in all healthcare settings. This five-part series is designed to assist nurses and others working in long term care in preventing the spread of infections by providing important background information and practical strategies for keeping residents - and coworkers safe from infectious pathogens.

UPDATED INFORMATION:

This program is updated to acknowledge that soap and water should be used by healthcare professionals when their hands are visibly soiled, before eating, after using the restroom, when caring for residents with known or suspected C difficile or Norovirus infection, and if there is a buildup of the alcohol-based hand rub.

Overview:

Safe practices have been developed by OSHA, the CDC, and NIOSH to help prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. It is essential that all healthcare professionals working in long term care be aware of and abide by these preventive practices. This is the fourth course in the five part series on Infection Control in Long Term Care and is designed to introduce and discuss these infection control policies.

Objectives:

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Explain the importance of performing proper hand hygiene
  • Describe and properly perform the different hand hygiene methods
  • Perform appropriate fingernail care
  • Describe the appropriate use of personal protective equipment
  • Demonstrate how to remove personal protective equipment properly
  • Describe considerations related to infection control safe practices
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Nursing
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Date Published / Released
2021
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Medcom
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Infection Control in Long Term Care
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Infection Control in Long Term Care, 5, Multidrug-resistant Organisms
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Infection Control in Long Term Care, 5, Multidrug-resistant Organisms

in Infection Control in Long Term Care, 5 (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2021), 19 mins
Reducing the number of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is a complex issue and a number of government agencies and healthcare organizations have developed guidelines and standards to prevent the transmission of dangerous pathogens. This program - the second in a five-part series on infection control - prov...
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Infection Control in Long Term Care, 5, Multidrug-resistant Organisms

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Reducing the number of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is a complex issue and a number of government agencies and healthcare organizations have developed guidelines and standards to prevent the transmission of dangerous pathogens. This program - the second in a five-part series on infection control - provides healthcare professionals working in long term care with an understanding of administrative and regulatory measures from the CDC, O... Reducing the number of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is a complex issue and a number of government agencies and healthcare organizations have developed guidelines and standards to prevent the transmission of dangerous pathogens. This program - the second in a five-part series on infection control - provides healthcare professionals working in long term care with an understanding of administrative and regulatory measures from the CDC, OSHA, and the Joint Commission that are designed to protect healthcare workers - and the residents they care for - from dangerous pathogens in the long term care environment. Show more Show less
Field of Study
Nursing
Content Type
Instructional material
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Medcom
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Infection Control in Long Term Care
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