Healthcare Executives
“Testing and Treatment of 2020-2021 Seasonal Influenza During the COVID-19 Pandemic”
The CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA)* presents..."Testing and Treatment of 2020-2021 Seasonal Influenza During the COVID-19 Pandemic" Influenza surveillance data reported to the World Health Organization’s FluNet platform from three Southern Hemisphere countries (Australia, Chile, and South Africa) indicated low influenza activity during June through August 2020, months that comprise the typical Southern […]
“Best Practices for the Safe & Cost-Effective Management of Controlled Substances”
Institute for Safe Medication Practices* presents..."Best Practices for the Safe & Cost-Effective Management of Controlled Substances" This session will provide guidance to assess an organization’s medication-use processes for vulnerabilities and identify strategies that may improve the capacity to prevent or detect diversion. Speakers will discuss known diversion cases, vulnerabilities in the medication use process, literature, […]
“COVID-19 Vaccine Update”
HealthTrust presents..."COVID-19 Vaccine Update" Download a PDF of the presentation updated on Dec. 3, 2020 Highlights from the Nov. 13 program: Slides 1–7: Introduction: (Time stamp 0:00:00 – 0:07:35) Current state | Transmission rates | Mitigation Strategies – John Young, M.D., MBA Slides 8–19: (Time stamp 0:07:36 – 0:36:19) Operation Warp Speed | Vaccine Candidates | Distribution […]
OR Efficiency: Less Waste, More Green
AORN* Hot Topic Virtual Forum presents...OR Efficiency: Less Waste, More Green Opportunities and processes exist to improve patient safety, enhance the coordination of care, reduce cost – all while minimizing delays and waste in the OR. Find out how to identify and maximize these crucial opportunities at this Hot Topic Virtual Forum. Attendees will review […]
Sepsis in Older Adults: Are We Up for the Challenge?
Sepsis Alliance Institute* presents..."Sepsis in Older Adults: Are We Up for the Challenge? People of all ages develop sepsis, but older adults are disproportionally affected -- individuals over 65 years old, particularly those who have health issues, are more susceptible than any other group. In this session, presenters will review basic sepsis pathophysiology, differentiation between […]
Keeping Healthcare Healthy: Health & Safety Lessons from a Former CDC & WHO Epidemiologist
Sepsis Alliance Institute* and Wello* present..."Keeping Healthcare Healthy: Health & Safety Lessons from a Former CDC & WHO Epidemiologist" The health of healthcare professionals is key in the fight against COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses. As our healthcare systems continue to be inundated with COVID-19 cases, new norms have emerged aimed at keeping healthcare professionals […]
“A Call to Action: Experience in Adopting the ENFit System to Guard Against Accidental Tubing Misconnections”
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)* and Avanos* presents..."A Call to Action: Experience in Adopting the ENFit System to Guard Against Accidental Tubing Misconnection" Catheter misconnections involving enteral-to-IV tubing are well documented in the patient safety literature. They often lead to severe consequences for patients and families. Despite the recent adoption of connector design […]
“Vaccine Current State & Addressing Hesitancy”
https://share.vidyard.com/watch/XcCtKasFpcR53dUtuQMkCT? Download a copy of this content. HealthTrust presents..."Vaccine Current State & Addressing Hesitancy" There are currently two messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines available on Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval in the U.S. Two viral vector vaccines are likely to follow, with application for approval probable within the next few months. We are awaiting safety […]
“Healing Heart: Cardiovascular Surgery Procedures & Devices”
POSTPONED **This event has been re-scheduled for April 15. Please go to that date on the calendar to re-register.** HealthTrust presents..."Healing Heart: Cardiovascular Surgery Procedures & Devices" Understanding the landscape of cardiovascular surgery and some of the devices used with these procedures is important to every clinically integrated supply chain. In this presentation, four of […]
“COVID-19 Q&A Webinar for Laboratory Accreditation”
The Joint Commission* presents... "COVID-19 Q&A Webinar for Laboratory Accreditation" The Joint Commission hosts a live question and answer session relevant to the public health emergency. Topics to be covered include: Infection control practices Environment of care/life safety CMS 1135 waivers Effects of COVID-19 on Joint Commission survey efforts Presenters: Robert Campbell, PharmD, BCSCP | Director, […]
