February 2021
On-demand Program: “Redesigning Postdischarge Nutrition in the NICU”
The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences & Mead Johnson* present an on-demand program..."Redesigning Postdischarge Nutrition in the NICU" Preterm birth affects 1 of every 10 infants in the United States. Improper nutrition in the NICU can result in impaired neurodevelopment, delayed cognitive development, retarded growth, and an increased risk for type 1 diabetes and cardiovascular disease later in life. It is essential that the intake of protein, macronutrients, and micronutrients be provided at the right nutritional levels during their first…
Find out more »On-Demand Program: “Decreasing Risks of Surgical Site Infections in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Optimizing Outcomes During a Healthcare Crisis”
Center for Healing Solutions & 3M Health Care Academy* present..."Decreasing Risks of Surgical Site Infections in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Optimizing Outcomes During a Healthcare Crisis" With a focus on optimizing outcomes during a healthcare crisis, this on-demand activity discusses the impact of surgical site infections and details strategies for setting up your patients for successful discharge and avoiding readmission. Learning Objectives | At the end of this session, participants should be able to: Recognize the impact of surgical site infections Review…
Find out more »“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 standards for enteral devices (ENFit™), a Joint Commission Sentinel event advisory in 2014, and a consortium of manufacturers to support compliance and rapid development of…
Find out more »On-Demand Webinars on Positional OSA Series
As part of its Better Outcomes Webinar Series, Saxe Communications & Philips* present…On-Demand Webinars on Positional OSA Series Today, managing sleep patients has proven difficult—from diagnosis to patient acceptance to successful treatment and adherence. To help improve patient acceptance and adherence, we need to reconsider how we diagnose sleep disorders, treat sleep patients more efficiently and make therapy easier to use. The webinar series focuses on treating positional OSA, new positional alternative therapy now available and clinical evidence to support…
Find out more »On-demand Infection Prevention program: “Strategies for Preventing Health Care Associated Infection”
CDC* presents…On-demand Infection Prevention program: "Strategies for Preventing Health Care Associated Infection" Course: WB4223 CE Expiration: 07/15/2021, 11:59 PM ( ET ) SP 101: Strategies for Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections | Describes the overarching socio-adaptive issues to consider when implementing quality improvement work. It provides strategies to engage senior leaders and physicians in quality improvement initiatives. Additionally, it highlights approaches for overcoming common barriers that arise during new initiatives and quality improvement work. Target Audience: Infection Prevention Team/Committee, Hospital Leaders, Clinical…
Find out more »“Ins and Outs of Convexity”
WEB WOC* presents..."Ins and Outs of Convexity" This presentation discusses convexity including the principles, the indications, types and misconceptions. Convexity is an impressive accessory when properly utilized. There is ambiguity surrounding convexity that will be addressed in this presentation. This presentation will discuss, provide increased information and knowledge for the participant regarding convexity. Join us in this presentation including one of the authors of a Convexity Landmark article still highly referenced. Learning Objectives | At the end of this session,…
Find out more »On-Demand: “The Biofilm-Associated Impact on Surgical Outcomes”
Next Science Group & NACCME* present..."The Biofilm-Associated Impact on Surgical Outcomes" This accredited, on-demand activity features presentations that discuss new technologies and the latest evidence supporting the need for a definitive anti-biofilm treatment at the time of surgery. Learning Objectives | At the end of this session, participants should be able to: Investigate gaps in evidence for timely treatment of biofilm in the immediate and intra-operative period Explore the issues that need to be considered in developing performance standards for…
Find out more »Free, On-demand CE programs From the FDA’s Division of Drug Information
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Division of Drug Information* presents... Educational Webinars for Healthcare Professionals FDA’s Division of Drug Information in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) sponsors a series of educational webinars targeting the needs of healthcare professionals and students. The webinars cover a broad range of FDA drug regulation and medication safety topics. These focused webinars support FDA's mission of promoting and protecting public health through interaction and education to strengthen current and future…
Find out more »On-demand CE program: “Sepsis: Pediatric First Response”
Sepsis Alliance Network* presents…"Sepsis: Pediatric First Response" Course expires: 11/30/2022 Providers play a decisive role in the identification and early treatment of children who have sepsis. This training module shows prehospital and emergency medicine clinicians how to identify, assess, and begin treatment for pediatric patients with sepsis. In addition, coordination of care with emergency department and critical care staff is discussed. Providers will learn the latest update, as well as take home knowledge of how they can make the biggest difference…
Find out more »3-Part On-demand series on Infection Prevention: “Hand Hygiene”
CDC* presents…3-Part On-demand series on Infection Prevention: "Hand Hygiene" Course: WB4221 CE Expiration: 06/28/2021, 11:59 PM ( ET ) The areas of training in this educational activity will include a description of the critical role of hand hygiene as a foundation for preventing HAIs and review proper hand hygiene technique, including the key moments to perform hand hygiene; illustrate various methods to monitor hand hygiene adherence such as monitoring tools and feedback reports; and discuss common barriers such as internal and…
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