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“Protecting America’s Vital Workforce from Infection and Harm: The Healthcare Team”

O&M*  |  Halyard* presents..."Protecting America’s Vital Workforce from Infection and Harm: The Healthcare Team" Join for a complimentary webinar that will review the most current evidence-based practices for infection prevention and control to protect healthcare workers from occupational risks and exposures. The program will also discuss the recommendations published by the Centers for Disease Control […]

“Respirators and Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Health Care Personnel Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic”

The U.S. Federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA)* presents..."Respirators and Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Health Care Personnel Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic" The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a webinar to share information and answer questions about transitioning from use of non-NIOSH-approved disposable respirators. Specifically, the FDA will present information […]

“Closing the Gap: Sepsis Care in Underserved Communities”

Sepsis Alliance* and Cepheid* present…"Closing the Gap: Sepsis Care in Underserved Communities" Socioeconomic status (SES) is a complex variable derived primarily from an individual’s education, income, and occupation and is inversely related to health outcomes. This presentation will review the data on sepsis incidence, epidemiology, care, and outcomes related to SES and race. Known barriers […]

Clinical Considerations: Myocarditis and Pericarditis after Receipt of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Among Adolescents and Young Adults

The CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA)* presents...Clinical Considerations: Myocarditis and Pericarditis after Receipt of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Among Adolescents and Young Adults Since April 2021, increased cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have been reported in the United States after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]

“Ensuring Continuous Pandemic Readiness: A Proactive Approach to Planning for the Future”

Owens & Minor* presents..."Ensuring Continuous Pandemic Readiness: A Proactive Approach to Planning for the Future" This webinar program will review the appropriate steps to preparing healthcare facilities for future pandemics and infectious disease outbreaks. During this program, the expert speaker will discuss the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and review their applications to future […]

On-Demand program: “Experience in Adopting the ENFit System to Guard Against Accidental Tubing Misconnections”

Avanos & The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)* present...On-Demand program: "Experience in Adopting the ENFit System to Guard Against Accidental Tubing Misconnections" 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 standards for […]

“Prevention of Infection & Sepsis During Recovery from Cardiac & Other High-Risk Surgeries”

Sepsis Alliance* presents..."Prevention of Infection & Sepsis During Recovery from Cardiac & Other High-Risk Surgeries" This live educational event will review infection and sepsis prevention during recovery from cardiac and other high-risk surgeries. Preventing post-surgical infection and sepsis begins with preoperative assessments and considerations and continues through surgery into the immediate acute postoperative and post-acute […]

“An Introduction to Telehealth for Nurses & Other Medical Professionals”

Pfiedler Education & Great Plains Telehealth Resource & Assistance Center* presents..."An Introduction to Telehealth for Nurses & Other Medical Professionals" One of the many changes spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the rapid adoption of telehealth as a solution to maintain access to care while practicing social distancing. Many practitioners quickly transitioned to telehealth […]

“Preventing the Past from Becoming Our Future: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic — A Call to Action”

Owens & Minor* presents..."Preventing the Past from Becoming Our Future: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic — A Call to Action" This webinar program will review the core elements of preventing disruptions in the delivery of healthcare services during a pandemic or other unanticipated influx of patients. During the COVID-19 pandemic, patients’ lives were dramatically […]

Day 1: HealthTrust University Conference (7/26/21)

The HealthTrust University Conference was held in 2021 as an in-person and virtual event (July 26-28). Here are links to some of the education sessions that were offered on Monday, July 26, 2021: A Pharmacy Directed, Biosimilar Flexible-Formulary Model Reduces Costs & Increases Reimbursement Download a copy of this content. Access the Recording. Creating Value […]