By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Recognize current hurdles in recruiting staff in the RCFE industry Explain the importance of building staff loyalty Outline the best practices for successful on-boarding of staff Identify common Title 22 violations or citations related to staffing and personnel requirements Identify ways to retain staff […]
Course objectives include: Define sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock. Describe the clinical manifestations of the effect of sepsis on the human body. Explain how sepsis is diagnosed. Describe the treatments for sepsis. Identify the risk factors for sepsis. This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1.0 CE/Contact Hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20260324-1-A110853-DL. […]
Course objectives include: Distinguish between emergencies that impact the resident or client and those that affect the facility as a whole List common emergencies impacting older adults Describe when and how 9-1-1 should be called Identify safety measures the facility can have in place to prevent accidents and emergencies Identify ways in which the facility […]
This course provides an advanced overview of Respiratory Infections in the Long Term Care Setting. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Identify some unique factors which may lead to the prevalence of respiratory infections in long term care facilities Describe the basic anatomy of the respiratory system Describe common diseases […]
This course provides an overview of the Resident Rights for elderly residents living in an assisted living facility. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Explain the importance of the Resident Rights in providing each resident with quality care and a quality living experience List and explain at least 5 universal resident […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Name four symptoms of anxiety and depression Identify five interventions that reduce psychosocial stress Explain how resident rights contribute to psychosocial well-being Identify how to support residents and guide themselves to maintain psychosocial balance during the return to “normal” after a pandemic. This program […]
This course will explore how person-centered care benefits both the care recipients and the administrator. This course aims to ensure Assisted Living Administrators, Nursing Home Administrators, and staff understand how to provide high quality care, consistent with the care recipients’ interests and preferences, for the best quality of life. By the end of this course learners […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Identify three effects of anxiety on the body and mind. Distinguish between a normal response to anxiety and overreactions by naming three of each. List three interventions to relieve panic-induced stress Identify three symptoms of anxiety associated with returning to work and adjusting to […]
By the end of this course, you will be able to: Define pain and distinguish the differences between acute and chronic pain. Recognize common signs and symptoms of pain in older adults. Discuss the various types of drugs used for chronic pain management and problems associated with pain medications in the older adults. Review guidelines […]
This course provides an advanced overview of the history, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of nicotine dependence. Learners will achieve the following objectives: Describe the history of tobacco. Identify the epidemiology of tobacco use. Recognize how nicotine creates dependence. Characterize the patient populations with higher nicotine dependence. Explain the diagnosis, treatment options, and typical outcomes following treatment […]