Objectives of this course include: Define combative behavior in the context of caring for persons with dementia. Implement the “5 Whys” to understand the reason for the combative behavior in persons with dementia. Identify at least three intervention strategies effective at minimizing, managing, and preventing combative behavior in persons with dementia. Approved for 2.0 CE/Contact […]
This course provides practical guidelines for recognizing, treating, and preventing caregiver burnout in a long-term care setting. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define who a caregiver is. Define what burnout means in context of caregiving. Recognize signs of caregiver burnout. Explain the relationship between burnout and abuse. Describe techniques […]
Course objectives include: Identify the basic anatomy of the back. Describe proper posture and body mechanics. Describe proper lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling techniques. Explain the difference between back sprain and strain. Describe how back health is impacted by weight, nutrition, and exercise. Course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours to Certified Nursing Assistants […]
The following are the objectives for this course: Define alarm fatigue. Describe types of alarms in the hospital setting. Discuss the scope of issues related to alarm fatigue. State factors that contribute to alarm fatigue. Identify strategies to mitigate alarm fatigue and apply the concept of alarm fatigue to true stories of alarm-related patient harm. […]
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define implicit bias and the differences between implicit and explicit bias. Distinguish the difference between System 1 and System 2 thinking. Evaluate the origin of implicit bias, historically and within oneself. Analyze stereotypes and stigmas, and implicit biases in healthcare. Discuss some measurement […]
This course provides an overview of concepts related to cultural competency and LGBTQ sensitivity in a long term care setting. This course was updated in 2018 to meet the California requirements for professionals working in assisted living and skilled nursing environments. By the end of this course learners will be able to: Explain why it is important […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define trauma and trauma-informed care. Recognize a trauma survivor using behavioral indicators. Examine different trauma assessment tools. Describe aspects of cultural competence in trauma-informed care. Identify the professional standards in trauma-informed care. This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for: California RCFE Administrators […]
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Describe dementia and common behaviors associated with dementia. Define therapeutic activities and describe the benefits of therapeutic activities programming for persons with dementia. Identify meaningful activities for persons with dementia using a person-centered approach. Identify the steps in assessing activity needs of a person […]
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 requirement. Identify ways to retain staff […]
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 five universal […]