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Pfiedler Education* presents...On-demand: "Impact of COVID-19 on Surveillance" Surveillance in the COVID-19 pandemic has faced a number of unprecedented challenges compared to other public health surveillance and reporting of diseases including testing issues, travel restrictions, and asymptomatic spread. This session will discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the approach to hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) through surveillance and identify best practices for new standard work related to respiratory precautions. A panel discussion with three infection preventionists from across North America will share challenges…

3M Health Care*, Medical Solutions Division and North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC, an HMP Company present..."Improving Venous Leg Ulcer and Lymphedema Outcomes: A Focus on 2-Layer Compression Systems" Learning Objectives  |  After participating in this activity, learners should be better able to:   Identify the pathophysiology of venous disease and phlebolymphedema Explore clinical decision-making prior to implementing compression to manage edema across the spectrum Examine the science and clinical application of 2-layer compression therapy Presenter: Suzie Ehmann,…

Pfiedler Education* presents an on-demand program: "Collaboration of Infection Prevention with Environmental Services (EVS)" The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of collaboration between infection prevention and environmental services in developing strategies to combat the spread of infectious diseases within a healthcare facility. This on-demand program will: Discuss trends in cleaning and disinfection Outline newer technologies than can facilitate cleaning and disinfection Explore best practices for training staff in breaking the chain of infection A panel discussion with three infection…

Pfiedler Education* presents..."Optimizing Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery With Drug Delivery" Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a widespread, debilitating disease that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. The care pathway for patients with CRS involves a complex combination of medical and surgical therapy. While functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a recognized treatment for CRS and various sinus disorders, the majority of these patients have symptom recurrence typically within one year after surgery, resulting in poor outcomes. Therefore, numerous perioperative…

Pfiedler Education* presents...On-demand: "Intracranial Pressure Monitoring: What Have You Been Missing?" The management of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients with brain injuries is complex and requires an individualized approach. Traditional management strategies for patients with increased ICP have focused on treatment thresholds based on a defined value. Research demonstrates that real time monitoring of waveform data can yield important information regarding brain compliance and treatment of the underlying pathology to improve patient outcomes. This program will describe clinical strategies…