Download a copy of this presentation. Access the recording. HealthTrust presents...“New Medications & FDA Updates 2017" Program Summary In 2017, there were 46 new molecular entities approved by the FDA for use in the United States as well as a number of FDA drug safety alerts. This presentation will review all the new medications that were […]
Prolacta Bioscience* presents: "Managing an Exclusive Human Milk Diet in VLBW Infants: Optimizing Enteral Nutrition" Human milk feedings during the critical periods of early life for premature infants contribute to both short and long-term benefits. “The potential benefits of human milk are such that all preterm infants should receive human milk.” (AAP, 2012) Additionally, all preterm […]
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower presents an on-demand webinar..."Innovations in Insulin: New Opportunities to Individualize Therapy" Drs. Fonseca and Leffert combine their expertise and discuss emerging concepts, treatment advancements, and critical issues associated with the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The discussion focuses on real-world patient management and includes case […]
3M Healthcare Academy presents*..."Why Sterilization of Endoscopes" This session is intended to provide an overview of the key issues related to the controversial topic of sterilization of flexible endoscopes. Due to the increased awareness of potential patient exposure and documented evidence of outbreaks related to contaminated endoscopes, experts are beginning to propose modifying Spaulding’s classifications […]
3M Healthcare Academy presents*..."Why Sterilization of Endoscopes" This session is intended to provide an overview of the key issues related to the controversial topic of sterilization of flexible endoscopes. Due to the increased awareness of potential patient exposure and documented evidence of outbreaks related to contaminated endoscopes, experts are beginning to propose modifying Spaulding’s classifications […]
Physio-Control/Stryker & Saxe Healthcare Communications present*…"eCPR—Mechanical CPR, ECMO and PCI...Oh My!" Changes in the management of cardiac arrest have led to dramatically improved outcomes. However, a subset of patients in ventricular fibrillation may require more support and intervention. This webinar will identify those patients who may benefit from immediate percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) during cardiac arrest. […]
Radiometer and acutecaretesting.org* present…"The Diagnosis & Monitoring of Sepsis: Lactate & Beyond" Sepsis threatens the lives of over 27 million people each year worldwide. Inappropriate or delayed treatment allows for disease progression to severe sepsis, septic shock and ultimately to 8 million deaths per year. Recent efforts to reduce mortality have focused on generating definitions […]
Philips* & Saxe Communications present…"Early Detection of the Sepsis Patient” Sepsis and the deteriorating patient present a clinical conundrum for early identification and intervention in and out of the ICU. Utilizing a modified early warning score (MEWS) and sepsis alerts can fast track recognition and preventative therapies. Admissions to the intensive care unit (ICU) from […]
The Green Electronics Council* presents…“Mobile Technology & Sustainable Transportation” Click here for more information. * NOTE: This is an industry resource-sponsored webinar. HealthTrust has not approved and/or endorsed the content. This program may contain the mention of products, services, drugs or brands presented in a case study or comparative format. Such examples are intended for educational and […]
Download a copy of this presentation. Access the recording. HealthTrust & Abbott (formerly Alere) present... Program Summary Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) causes intestinal inflammation that can lead to serious and life-threatening illnesses. In a healthcare environment such as a hospital or nursing home, C-diff can easily spread through contaminated surfaces or person-to-person contact. CDIs pose […]
Grainger* presents…“Part 1: Addressing Challenges for Safety & Compliance in Today’s Built Environment Above Ceiling Space” Get the important updates you need to help improve safety, quality and survey readiness at your facility. This webinar will address strategies and programs focused on helping you become more safe and compliant in the above ceiling space of […]
3M Health Care Academy* presents…“Cut Through the Clutter: A Focused Approach to Infection Prevention” In an environment where you are being told that everything is a priority and demanding of attention, how can you cut through the clutter and identify the most effective strategies for training teams to combat healthcare-associated infections? A recent survey* of […]
Saxe Communications, Philips & AWHONN* present…“The High BMI Mother: Challenges and Care Strategies Related to Patient Safety and the Obstetrical Nurse” The prevalence of obesity is rapidly increasing not only in the United States but across the globe. This places a major impact on women of childbearing age and specifically pregnancy. Knowledge of the associated […]
3M Health Care Academy* presents..."Sterilization & Disinfection: Good Practices for Ambulatory Settings, including Surgery Centers, Endoscopy Centers, Physician Offices & Dental Clinics" Good disinfection and sterilization practices are critical to safe patient care and successful procedures. Device reprocessing is complicated and procedures and requirements can vary widely based on the instrument. This program is designed […]