PROGRAM TOPICS

Long-Term Care


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.

IV Catheter-Related Infections: CDC Guidelines for Prevention

16 minutes
“Intravascular catheters have become indispensable in the delivery of today’s healthcare. Unfortunately, their use puts thousands of patients a year at risk for infections…many of which are preventable.” - -Rita D. McCormick, RN, CIC, Member, HICPAC IV Guideline Working Group

Pressure Ulcers: Prevention, Care and Management

18 minutes
This award winning program helps ensure compliance with CMS and The Joint Commission, and addresses the strategies for assessing, preventing and treating pressure ulcers involving the interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Preventing Patient Falls: A Team Approach

18 minutes
"Patient falls are among the most common occurrences reported in hospitals and are a leading cause of death in people ages 65 or older."   --Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Providing Evidence-Based Care: Avoiding the Use of Restraints

20 minutes
This program is an essential training tool for all employees who are faced with making difficult decisions regarding the use of restraints.