Pre-analytical Challenges in Hemostasis Testing
This program will include a review of common specimen collection and handling errors that affect results and new technologies to standardize detection of unacceptable samples.
“ADA From a Risk Management Perspective, or How To Avoid an ADA Lawsuit”
This presentation will cover the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) from a risk management perspective, with a focus on program and policy access and barrier removal and new construction in the built environment. Procedural aspects of the provision of goods and services to those with disabilities will be discussed, and high risk issues that invite litigation will be reviewed.
2017 HTU Call For Presentations Is Open
Sessions to be considered for presentation at the 2017 HealthTrust University Conference are being accepted through Dec. 16 (11:59 p.m. Eastern). For details or to make a submission, visit www.conferenceabstracts.com/healthtrust2017.htm. (Link works […]
Healthcare Active Shooter: Prevention & Response
During this no-cost, one-hour educational webinar, you will examine how hospital staff members are exposed to volatile situations on a daily basis from individuals who suffer from psychological disorders, are distraught over the condition of a loved one or are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These situations are increasingly escalating to violence, including an increase in the number of hospital shootings. This webinar is designed specifically for healthcare workers who may encounter potentially dangerous individuals.
Empowering Nurses for Early Sepsis Recognition
As part of Sepsis Awareness Month, the CDC is offering this program on empowering nurses for early sepsis recognition.
High Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy: A Simple and Effective Modality
Heated and humidified high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) usage has gained popularity in the management of patients with moderate to severe hypoxemia. This CE webinar will describe the HFNC's evolution, potential mechanisms of action, use in various patient conditions and suggest a recommended application and management.
Advances in Sepsis: Protecting Patients Throughout the Lifespan
This free program will offer an overview of the CDC's sepsis Vital Signs report, a presentation on sepsis in acute care settings, septic shock guidelines for pediatrics and sepsis in post-acute and long-term care settings.
Improved Surgical Outcomes Through Advanced Access and Visualization
This continuing education activity provides an overview of advanced photonics technology that improves intracavity illumination and visualization to overcome the challenges in minimally invasive/minimal access open surgical techniques. The limitations and problems associated with traditional OR lighting, including selected preventable errors and surgical "never events," will be reviewed.
Carotid Stenosis
Download a PDF of this presentation. HealthTrust and 3DR Laboratories Present Carotid Stenosis This program will discuss disease processes involving the carotid arteries, their clinical significance and the proper way […]
Complications of Care: A Case of MIS Competency
This presentation will look at the development of MIS procedures and the efforts of healthcare professionals aimed at achieving positive patient outcomes.
HIM Service Chaos: How Certified EHRs and ICD-10 Impact Transcription and Coding Costs
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED: Certified Electronic Health Records and ICD-10 transition have dramatically affected the cost models for both transcription and coding activities. Utilizing real-world examples, this program will review how suppliers are utilizing these government mandated changes in proposals and contract language, and how service buyers can leverage the AHIMA standards for cost, quality and turnaround time to better calculate true in-house costs, manage an RFP process and ensure contract protection.
To Use or Not to Use Liposomal Bupivacaine: Managing Pharmacotherapy Costs in Orthopaedic Procedure Pain Management
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED: In this program, literature on LB use in orthopedic procedures will be reviewed. The findings of a health economic study of LB at Community Health Systems (CHS) and CHS's experience and strategy in minimizing LB use will be discussed, including CHS's approach to managing the pharmacotherapy costs of pain management for orthopedic procedures.
The Power of Data and Analytics in Robotic Surgical Simulation
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED: This presentation will show participants how to maximize their investment in robotic surgery through the power of data and analytics, focusing on building a robotic surgery training program that uses objective data to help improve proficiency, build privileging and credentialing programs and utilize training as part of a risk management strategy. Data utilization as a tool to implement new standards and protocols toward the goal of bringing a facility’s robotic surgeons and teams to proficiency faster and more efficiently while working to maximize ROI will also be discussed.
Venous Thromboembolism Update: 2016
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED: This presentation will define and discuss the scope of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), including the incidence and mortality figures in the U.S. The concept of individual risk assessment vs. group prophylaxis will be discussed, and the Caprini Thrombosis Risk Scoring method will be reviewed.
Reducing the Risk of Medical Device Tubing Misconnections – Update on ENFit Enteral Connectors
To reduce the risk and frequency of medical tubing misconnections, unique international standard designs (ISO 80369) will promote improved patient safety and help ensure that connectors for unrelated delivery systems are incompatible. This program will provide an update on the global initiative to introduce new ISO standard enteral connectors commonly known as ENFit. How to address dose accuracy of low dose medications and anticipated timing for the introduction of new enteral devices with ENFit connectors will be addressed.
