The Sepsis Coordinator Network * presents..."Continuum of Care: Sepsis Case Studies" This webinar will delve into several case studies with a focus on adult and maternal sepsis. Each case will be presented, including a review of the patient's progression, and followed by a discussion on best practices and potential opportunities to improve care. The patient […]
Access the recording. Download a copy of this content. Supporting Documents & Procedure Checklists HealthTrust presents..."High Reliability & Safety in Obstetrics: A Life-saving Approach" (Part 1 of 4 in the Maternal Morbidity & Mortality series) The proportion of women who experienced serious complications while giving birth in U.S. hospitals rose drastically between 2006 and 2015. […]
The Green Electronics Council* presents…"Technology for Public Health: Addressing Counterfeit Products" Click here for more information. * NOTE: This is an industry resource-sponsored webinar. HealthTrust has not approved and/or endorsed the content. This program may contain the mention of products, services, drugs or brands presented in a case study or comparative format. Such examples are intended for […]
Fisher Scientific* presents...."Implementing Next-generation Sequencing for Precision Oncology Testing" According to a recent study by the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, the majority of cancer treatments in development have an associated genomic biomarker—a trend that's expected to increase in the coming years. With this evolution in the clinical oncology landscape, academic medical […]
The CDC & the Public Health Foundation* present…“How I Recommend Flu Vaccine: How to Make Recommendations that Matter to Patients” Every year, there are large numbers of Americans who get sick and die as a result of seasonal flu. Yet, many of your patients may underestimate flu’s severity or their own susceptibility to catching the […]
California Hospital Patient Safety Organization* presents…“Preventing the #1 Hospital-Acquired Infection and Saving Lives: One Clean Mouth at a Time” Nonventilator Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (NVHAP) is an emerging hospital acquired infection (HAII) with important patient safety concerns. As device-related HAIs have decreased – thanks to focused prevention efforts – NVHAP continued to increase. According to the […]
HealthTrust presents..."Biosimilar vs. Generic: What's the Difference?" Access the recording. Download a copy of the presentation here. The availability of biosimilar products has grown in outpatient and inpatient pharmacy settings since the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BCPI) Act of 2009 was passed. As prescription drug prices continue to be a controversial issue, there […]
3M Health Care Academy* presents…Sterile U, Ask the Experts Series: "Contaminated Items” Learning Objectives: Explain AORN, AAMI and the Association of Surgical Technologist (AS) current guidelines and specific responsibilities for point of use (POU), post procedure and transportation of contaminated items. Identify how following guidelines for POU care helps to reduce risks to patients and employees. […]
3M Health Care Academy* presents…Sterile U, Ask the Experts Series: "Contaminated Items” Learning Objectives: Explain AORN, AAMI and the Association of Surgical Technologist (AS) current guidelines and specific responsibilities for point of use (POU), post procedure and transportation of contaminated items. Identify how following guidelines for POU care helps to reduce risks to patients and employees. […]
Speakers are invited to submit proposals for consideration as part of the 2019 HealthTrust University Conference education line up. Submit proposals here by the Jan. 14 deadline (11:59 PM central time). Invite others from your facility or health system to share their clinical initiative outcomes or supply chain success stories. Download a flyer to share […]
The Sepsis Alliance* presents..."Continuum of Care: Sepsis in Older Adults" Sepsis can and does affect people of all ages. The very young and those who already have a chronic health problem or a compromised immune system are at higher risk of developing sepsis. But people over 65 years old, particularly those who have health issues, are […]