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Steris University* presents…“Adjusting to New Joint Commission Scoring for Sterile Processing” According to Joint Commission Online, the Infection Control standard IC.02.02.01 is the most cited standard for non-compliance with 72% of hospitals surveyed in 2017 being cited as noncompliant. In September 2018 The Joint Commission refined its scoring for this standard, and to help you […] |
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Practice Greenhealth’s Greenhealth Academy* presents…“Going Plant-centered for Patients & Planet" Food production is a significant contributor to climate change, accounting for nearly a quarter of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Animal-based foods account for two-thirds of agricultural GHG emissions and more than three-quarters of agricultural land use, while plant-based foods have much lower environmental impacts. […] |
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WoundSource* presents…“Venous Leg Ulcer Management Principles” Venous disease is the most common cause of lower extremity ulceration, occurring in 3% of those above the age of 80. The pathophysiology of venous ulcers is complex, with multiple theories suggested. One of the problems related to venous ulcer management lies within the research-to-practice gap. While clinical practice […] |
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Saxe Communications & Philips Healthcare* present…“Intra-Hospital Transport of Critically Ill Patients: How to Keep Them Safe” Transporting a critically ill patient within the hospital is common, because of the need for advanced diagnostics and procedures. There are potential challenges associated with intra-hospital transport, and patient safety is of the utmost importance. The standard for intra-hospital […] |
1 event,Applied Radiology* presents..."Developments in Pediatric Imaging: Best Practices in Dose, Comfort & Safety" This educational opportunity will update attendees on the recently published FDA guidance and the ongoing work of the Image Gently Alliance and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), which continue to refine the safety and effectiveness of pediatric Xray imaging. […] |
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1 event,Medscape Education* presents a free on-demand program..."Controlling High Blood Pressure: Has Anything Changed?" Learning Objectives | Upon completion of this activity, participants will have increased knowledge regarding the: New guidelines for the treatment of hypertension Potential of renal denervation technology to treat hypertension Status of the SPYRAL HTN clinical trial program on the safety and efficacy of […] |
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Download a copy of this content. Access the recording. HealthTrust presents..."Patient Safety Update: Reducing Tubing Misconnections" Reducing occurrences of medical device tubing misconnections is an important patient safety issue gaining attention from various stakeholders across the healthcare continuum. Such misconnections happen when one type of medical device is mistakenly attached to another medical device that […] |
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3M* presents..."Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) & Perioperative Temperature Management" Learning Objectives | At the end of this session, participants should be able to: List the major causes of high error rates and low quality in medical care Explain how ERAS addresses the major causes of poor quality in healthcare Define ERAS Illustrate how ERAS […] |
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3M* presents..."Accidental Dislodgement: Incidence & Perceptions of Safety at the Bedside" Note: This same program is also offered March 13 at 1PM (Central) Accidental dislodgement of intravenous devices is a common occurrence that has a significant impact on patient safety, according to a clinical survey of nurses and vascular access specialists. The survey was conducted […]
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The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP)* presents… Pressure Injury Prevention— Repositioning Frequency” This session will provide the historical background of guideline development. Presenters will describe early studies that led to repositioning and support surface practice change, but had lower level evidence and discuss TURN and TEAM UP RCT clinical trials and future evidence required to […]
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3M* presents..."Accidental Dislodgement: Incidence & Perceptions of Safety at the Bedside" Note: This same program is also offered March 13 at 9AM (Central) Accidental dislodgement of intravenous devices is a common occurrence that has a significant impact on patient safety, according to a clinical survey of nurses and vascular access specialists. The survey was conducted […] |
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3M* presents..."Teamwork & Communication Throughout the CSSD & Beyond" Note: This same program is also offered March 14 at 1PM (Central) This program covers the entire process for forecasting procedures and the relationships around acquiring the necessary instrumentation for the day of surgery. A case study of proven successes at Middlesex Hospital is reviewed and […]
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Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)* presents…“Designing Reliable Practices for IV Push Medication Use: A Focus on Safe Administration” Intravenous (IV) medication are commonly used in both inpatient and outpatient environments. National survey results, nursing literature, and direct observation of nursing practice suggest significant variation in unit-based preparation of IV push medications and unsafe injection […]
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3M* presents..."Teamwork & Communication Throughout the CSSD & Beyond" Note: This same program is also offered March 14 at 9AM (Central) This program covers the entire process for forecasting procedures and the relationships around acquiring the necessary instrumentation for the day of surgery. A case study of proven successes at Middlesex Hospital is reviewed and […] |
1 event,The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services* presents..."The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans" This session was presented live in Nov. of 2018. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition and a corresponding Move Your Way campaign in November 2018. The updated guidelines include recommendations […] |
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Cool Choices* presents… a sustainability series:“Materiality Feels Relative!–Remember the Princess and the Pea” Even as your organization has substantially reduced carbon emissions, employees notice that the break room trashcan is overflowing with disposable cups. In this webinar, we will talk about how the "small stuff" can lead to greater engagement in and awareness of your […]
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Nevro* presents... A Series: "More Evidence in More Pain Areas: Chronic Post-Surgical Pain" (1 of 5 programs) Five separate live webinar events hosted by Nevro leaders and Neuromodulation physician researchers discussing evidence and information in multiple pain areas Includes a live call-in Q&A with thought leaders and practice experts. (Q & A Call-in number: (888) 669-0687) […] |
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Saxe Healthcare Communications* presents…“What Top Performing Hospitals Do to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival” Currently, the nationwide survival rate for an in-patient cardiac arrest event is only 25 percent. Opportunities exist for hospitals to improve the cardiac arrest team’s performance and survival rate based on the 2018 American Heart Association (AHA) published "Get with the Guidelines" […]
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Steris University* presents…“Introduction to Low Temperature Sterilization” Low-temperature sterilization is a critical process used to sterilize temperature sensitive critical and semi-critical medical devices. Over the past 50 years, low-temperature sterilization has dramatically expanded in both use and modalities. Understanding the modalities of low-temperature sterilization will arm you with the information you need to make the […] |
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Download a copy of this content. Access the recording. HealthTrust presents..."Thromboembolism in Pregnancy" (Part 4 in the Maternal Morbidity & Mortality 4-part series) Maternal mortality has increased precipitously in the United States over the past 15 years. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of death during pregnancy, accounting for approximately 10 percent of all […]
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Sepsis Alliance* presents…“Across the Continuum of Care: Fluid Resuscitation & Sepsis” This session will present evidence-based fluid management strategies for adult and pediatric patients with sepsis and septic shock. Recommendations for fluid resuscitation, stabilization and maintenance will be discussed. The latest Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines for fluid resuscitation will be reviewed. Presenters: Heath Latham, M.D., […] |
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