PROGRAM TOPICS

CE Accredited Programs


Aseptic Technique: An Essential Strategy

18 minutes
Aseptic Technique is an essential strategy, second only to proper hand hygiene, in preventing the transmission of infection.

CENTRAL SERVICE:  Cleaning Protocols for Medical Instruments and Devices

15 minutes
As part of the Central Service Workflow, cleaning is the first and most critical step in breaking the chain of disease transmission; it can also be the most challenging. To ensure success, procedures, protocols and regulations must be strictly followed.

CENTRAL SERVICE:  Protocols for High-Level Disinfection

10 minutes
High-Level Disinfection ensures that the many medical devices used every day are free of pathogens, and are safe for patient care. To guarantee successful disinfection, skills must be acquired and processes learned which demand focus, attention to detail and consistency.

CENTRAL SERVICE:  Sterilization Protocols

12 minutes
Thousands of people every day undergo surgery and other medical procedures that require the highest levels of infection prevention. Proper sterilization of all critical equipment is vital in providing instruments and medical devices that are free from microorganisms.

CENTRAL SERVICE:  The Role of Central Service in Infection Prevention

15 minutes
The primary goal of the Central Service department is to prevent the spread of microorganisms that can cause disease by ensuring all medical devices and instruments used in procedures are properly cleaned, disinfected or sterilized. To meet this goal, staff must be knowledgeable on essential safety practices and the fundamental principles involved in infection prevention.

Clostridium difficile: A Growing Threat

20 minutes
C. difficile is among the fastest growing and threatening pathogens in the U.S. and abroad. It is imperative that healthcare professionals educate themselves about this organism, learn to quickly identify and appropriately care for patients infected with C. diff, and strictly follow infection prevention and control measures to fight this growing threat.

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.

Moderate Sedation: Complying with Accreditation and Regulatory Requirements

15 minutes
A patient’s response to sedation is not always predictable; therefore, it is imperative that healthcare providers who administer moderate sedation study the evidence-based practices and required standards and regulations essential in providing safe, effective patient care.

MRSA: Time for Action

20 minutes
“MRSA is one of the major-hospital-acquired infections. If you look at the morbidity and the cost of these infections it is very, very serious; not just in the United States but all throughout the world, and it’s really time for us to act.”- -William R. Jarvis, MD

Of Critical Importance! Central Service Series (8 parts)

Packed with hands on tips, practical examples and helpful insights, each program provides visual demonstrations by real Central Service Professionals as they reveal proper protocols for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing medical instruments.

Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections

18 minutes
UTIs are the #1 cause of hospital-acquired infections, and CMS will no longer reimburse for the treatment of preventable UTIs. This program provides practical tips for preventing catheter-associated UTIs.

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


To Care Always: Quality Care at the End of Life

18 minutes
Caregivers at the acute level must understand the many aspects of caring for the dying patient in order to ensure quality care and a peaceful death.

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Reducing the Risk

18 minutes
A mechanical ventilator can be a life-saving device. It is also the leading cause of infections in the ICU. National initiatives have targeted a reduction in VAP infection rates, which can be achieved by following evidence-based practices.