Sessions to be considered for presentation at the 2018 HealthTrust University Conference will be accepted through Dec. 12, 2017, 11:59PM (EST), only. Click here for more details and to submit your program for review. Experts from within the HealthTrust membership, supplier community, staff, academia and/or related industries are welcome to submit programs for consideration. All submissions must […]
Grainger presents... “The Pulse of OSHA’s Healthcare Sector’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for Fiscal 2017” Healthcare arguably, is the most regulated industry in the United States. This session will review the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) top cited safety violations for fiscal year 2017 for the National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) […]
HealthTrust & Kimberly-Clark Huggies present... "Every Change Matters: Bridging Developmental Diapering Practices From Hospital to Home" Download a PDF of this presentation Listen to a recording of this session Diapering has been identified as an extraordinary opportunity to improve outcomes for hospitalized infants through integration of developmental care measures into this routine care task. Every […]
Nutrition Advisory Committee (NAC) presents..."Evaluating Nutrient Loss In Continuous Enteral Feeding Systems" Very low birth weight (VLBW) and other high-risk infants require accurate delivery of nutrients to promote appropriate growth. However, loss of nutrients may occur during gavage feeding of fortified human milk. This presentation examines literature that has quantified nutrient loss based on current […]
This CE on-demand program will explore the value of hydrophobic dressings in reducing bacterial colonization, examine the latest studies on the effects of hydrophobic dressings, and analyze cases on the use of hydrophobic dressing to manage a variety of chronic wounds. Learning Objectives After completing this activity, participants should be able to: Explore the value […]
This CE on demand program will improve the participants' knowledge of neonatal and pediatric cutaneous injuries, the unique aspects of neonatal skin, and the treatment difficulties. The program will offer new approaches to prevention and treatment of colonized and infected pediatric wounds. Learning Objectives Upon completion of program, participants should be able to: Discuss prevalence […]
The American Nurses Association* presents..."Managing a Successful Transition to a New Role: Key Strategies for Nurses" Throughout your nursing career, it is highly likely that you will transition to a new nursing role at least once. You may change specialties, get promoted, change your work setting, or decide to leave full-time clinical nursing to teach […]
This CE on-demand program* will review the current literature supporting offloading of diabetic foot ulcers to improve healing rates and the role of total contact casting as an evidence-based standard. It will also Review case studies on the use of hydrophobic bacteria-binding, collagen dressings and total contact casting for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. […]
Physio-Control presents..."My Patient Was Resuscitated, Now What?" This fourth webinar in the series focusing on Cardiac Resuscitation will provide an overview of the 2015 ACLS and BLS Guidelines that relates specifically to post-resuscitation care. Managing and ensuring best outcomes post-arrest include understanding hemodynamic targets, maintaining normal oxygen levels, assessment of 12 Lead ECG and targeted […]
In recognition of STOP PRESSURE ULCER DAY on 11.16.17: Mölnlycke Health Care presents…”Real-World Evidence: Proven Results in Pressure Injury Prevention” Dr. William Padula will discusses the results of a recent study, conducted over 1.03 million patient admissions to 38 Academic Medical Centers and published in JWOCN, “Effectiveness and Value of Prophylactic 5-Layer Foam Sacral Dressings […]
In recognition of STOP PRESSURE ULCER DAY on 11.16.17: Mölnlycke Health Care presents…”Real-World Evidence: Proven Results in Pressure Injury Prevention” Dr. William Padula will discusses the results of a recent study, conducted over 1.03 million patient admissions to 38 Academic Medical Centers and published in JWOCN, “Effectiveness and Value of Prophylactic 5-Layer Foam Sacral Dressings […]
Initiatives in Safe Patient Care presents..."Early Warning Systems: Early Identification of the Deteriorating Patient" Early Warning Scoring (EWS) systems provide a commonly understood way to recognize the degree of deterioration in a patient's status, and can ensure that every patient is seen at the right time by the right person. The EWS is based on […]
HealthTrust presents...“Sculpting a Better Regimen: The ART of HIV Medications” Download a PDF of this session Listen to a recording of this session Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment has progressed extensively since discovery of the first antiretroviral therapy in 1987. With the initiation of highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART) regimens, life expectancy of HIV-infected individuals […]
STERIS University* presents..."Establishing Best Practice in Steam Sterilization Monitoring: BIs & CIs" The goal of sterility assurance is to verify and maintain the sterility of medical instrumentation until it is used on a patient. Healthcare professionals use a combination of products to ensure that the critical parameters of sterilization have been met, and this webinar will […]