This course provides an overview of the financial impact that medical errors have on the healthcare industry. Medical Errors is a required continuing education topic for nurses in the state of Florida. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Discuss the impact of medical errors on healthcare organization […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Identify legislative trends in medical error reporting requirements. Identify the relationship between federal and state error reporting laws. Discuss the legal implications of mandatory medical error reporting. Recite three or more publicly reported quality measures. Define the relationship between error reporting, […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Define Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and its impact on society. Describe the pathophysiology of IBS. Describe the role of psychological stress and psychosocial factors in IBS. Identify treatment approached for IBS. Describe strategies for living and working with IBS. Continuing Education […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Recognize non-industrial medical conditions related to obesity (that impact claims). Explain various complications to work-related injuries for workers with obesity. Identify the potential specialized equipment, surgery, pharmacy, and rehabilitation needs that will increase the cost of claims. Identify alternative methods to […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Describe the HIPAA privacy and security regulations as they apply to anyone who has access to Protected Health Information. Recall the legal requirements for handling Protected Health Information. Apply HIPAA regulations to real-life, on-the-job situations. Recognize how to avoid legal penalties […]
This course covers age-related changes that occur in the physiology of older adults and how these changes can greatly impact the nutritional needs of those living in a long-term care facility. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Recognize the physiological, psychological, and environmental factors that can influence […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Describe the prevalence of falls among the older adult population. Describe some of the implications of falls among older adults. Identify common risk factors for falls. Identify at least three intervention strategies to promote fall prevention. Continuing Education Credits This course […]
This course for nurses explores common end-of-life trajectories, compassionate care strategies, and evidence-based approaches to supporting patients and families during phases of the active-dying process. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Explain the purpose and role of the American Nurses Association (ANA). Explain the history of the […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: Explain the purpose and basic components of an ergonomic assessment. Describe risk factors that lead to work injuries. Explain ergonomic strategies used to reduce safety hazards in the workplace. Explain the basic principles of workstation design and job restructuring. Describe tools […]
Course Objectives By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: List five characteristics of the two phases of the active-dying process. Explain the etiology of five physical signs and symptoms of the active dying process. Explain the importance of managing these signs and symptoms. Describe the treatment of three of the […]