PROGRAM TOPICS

Ambulatory Care


Age Specific Care for the Population We Serve

18 minutes
“All hospital staff that interact with patients and their families must acquire the knowledge, skills, ability and behaviors essential to provide care to specific populations." -The Joint Commission

Back to Basics:  Preventing Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

15 minutes
The quickest way to train all your staff on the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and NIOSH Recommendations!

Back to Basics: Applying Standard Precautions

10 minutes
The quickest way to train all your staff on how to apply Standard Precautions!

Back to Basics: Selecting and Using Personal Protective Equipment

10 minutes
The quickest way to train all your staff on the proper use of personal protection equipment!

Dignity & Respect: Showing Our Patients Cultural Sensitivity

15 minutes
Joint Commission Standards require that ALL clinical staff members receive training to become sensitive to cultural diversity and its implications for the delivery of safe and quality healthcare to patients.

Dispelling the Myths: Influenza Education, Vaccination & Prevention

12 minutes
Despite recommendations by the CDC, APIC and SHEA, vaccination rates among healthcare workers are not at optimum levels. This program will address questions and concerns staff may have about vaccination in an effort to promote their participation in an influenza vaccination program.

Documentation: Sharpening Your Skills

15 minutes
Proper documentation is critical on many levels, yet can be challenging in today’s healthcare environment. This program will help clinical staff learn the proper documentation skills to provide quality patient care, and satisfy legal and regulatory requirements.

From Top To Bottom: Cleaning Operating and Procedure Rooms

10 minutes
This program provides an in-depth demonstration and explanation of cleaning and disinfecting protocols for the operating room and other procedure areas.

Hand Hygiene: Cleaning Up Our Act

18 minutes
Proper hand hygiene is the most important and effective practice healthcare professionals can do to prevent the transmission of healthcare-associated infections.

Infection Control 8-Minute Solution: Clostridium difficile

8 minutes
Once C. difficile is introduced into a facility, it is very difficult to eradicate, and can cause grave sickness and even death. All healthcare staff must learn how to prevent the transmission of this dangerous pathogen.

Infection Control 8-Minute Solution: Hand Hygiene

8 minutes
Hand hygiene is the simplest, most effective way to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections. All staff must become aware of the most effective methods for hand antisepsis.

Infection Control 8-Minute Solution: MRSA

8 minutes
In a healthcare facility, controlling transmission of MRSA is everyone’s concern!

Infection Control 8-Minute Solution: Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)

8 minutes
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) is a dangerous, drug-resistant organism that can spread through a facility quickly. Educating staff is the key to preventing transmission.

On High Alert: Infection Prevention Practices for the Operating Room

15 minutes
A short, effective infection prevention training program for all healthcare professionals who provide pre-, intra-, or post-operative care to surgical patients.

Patient Safety: A Critical Issue

21 minutes
All healthcare facilities are at risk for medical errors, but with great attention to the causative factors and proven, evidence-based strategies, they can be prevented. Patient safety is everyone’s concern.

Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLA-BSI)

15 minutes
There is increasing pressure from CMS, The Joint Commission, IHI and DHHS to decrease the number of central line associated bloodstream infections. This program discusses prevention strategies based on the latest evidence-based practices. This program also includes a Bonus Track featuring additional valuable education from Dennis G. Maki, MD

"Dr. Maki gives a tremendous amount of information about the complexity of some patients and why judgments must be made based on patient need. His interview gives a lot of strength to the DVD." - Rita McCormick, RN, CIC


Privacy & Security: The New HIPAA Rule

15 minutes
HIPAA is everyone's responsibility! A short, effective training program to help all healthcare staff become aware of, and comply with, the HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations.

Safe Injection Practices

10 mins
All healthcare providers are urged to carefully review their infection control practices and the practices of all staff under their supervision.

- CDC's Injection Safety Information for Providers


Sedation and Anesthesia Care: Relieving Pain and Anxiety

18 minutes
More and more diagnostic and surgical procedures are being performed on an outpatient basis using sedation and various forms of anesthesia than ever before. This program is a must for all healthcare professionals qualified to administer sedation/analgesia and anesthesia.

TB Prevention and Control:  New Challenges

18 minutes
“While it is true that the number of reported TB cases in the United States has consistently declined since 1992, TB has not been eliminated, and a growing proportion of TB cases is occurring among foreign-born individuals. Therefore, the need for all healthcare workers to be continually educated on TB is essential.”--Rachel L. Stricof, MPH

Those in Need: Suicide Precautions in the Healthcare Setting

16 minutes
The 2009 Patient Safety Goal #15 states that clinicians in the general hospital setting must learn to identify patients at risk for suicide, and safely manage those who admit after a suicide attempt or express intent during hospitalization.