Navigating the No Surprises Act Training for Healthcare Providers
On December 27, 2020, the United States Congress adopted the No Surprises Act (NSA) as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which has various provisions to assist in protecting customers against unexpected costs beginning January 1, 2022. The following course highlights the NSA and how it impacts healthcare. What you will learn: Situations […]
A Comprehensive Training on the Foundations of Restorative Nursing
Restorative nursing entails several nursing interventions that support the resident’s ability to perform at their highest level. Furthermore, the purpose of a Restorative Nursing Program (RNP) is to restore as much independence as feasible while still preventing functional loss. Also, RNPs assist people in doing things for themselves rather than personnel conducting duties on their […]
Effective Management of Patient Elopement Training
Elopement is defined by the VA National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) as when a patient knows they are not allowed to leave but yet chooses to do so consciously. Finding out that a patient has “gone missing” is a terrifying experience for both clinicians and patients’ families. Furthermore, patients who elope frequently have decreased […]
Understanding Different Types of Dementia
The loss of cognitive abilities, such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning, to the point where it interferes with day-to-day activities, is known as dementia. Some people with this health condition experience emotional instability, which can lead to personality changes. The onset of this disease typically occurs in individuals over the age of 65. It also […]
Mastering Teamwork and Communication in Healthcare Settings
Teamwork is the foundation of a healthcare system that runs smoothly and provides the best possible care for its patients. Additionally, providing safe care relies highly on a team of trained medical professionals. This team includes employees with diverse roles and responsibilities who collaborate with the best interests of the patient in mind. Inadequate teamwork […]
Empathy in Action Training: Understanding and Supporting People with Dementia
The following course is designed to teach healthcare providers the necessary tools in order to show empathy to patients suffering from dementia. Understanding the causes and symptoms of various forms of dementia will be helpful in providing support on an individual basis. There are four types of dementia. These include Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy […]
Understanding and Supporting Behavioral Health in Older Adults Training
People may go through life events as they become older, such as dealing with a serious illness or losing a loved one, that influence their mental or behavioral health. While a lot of people will cope with these changes in their lives, some may feel depressed, lonely, or socially isolated. Persistent negative emotions have the […]
Comprehensive Care Strategies for Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and associated dementias (AD/ADRD) are crippling illnesses that mainly affect older persons. They affect thinking, memory, and functioning. Unfortunately, the consequences of these illnesses can be devastating for both the person with AD/ADRD and their families. Additionally, in the United States, AD/ADRD affects as many as 5 million people and nearly 40% […]
Financial Condition and Health Care Burdens of People in Deep Poverty Training
The following course discusses the characteristics of the poor population, available money for individuals in the deepest levels of poverty, and average medical care needs among people living in poor and deep poor families. Even with the additional aid of government programs, Americans at the bottom of the income distribution frequently struggle to meet their […]
Affirmative Action in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Training for Healthcare Providers
Affirmative action, as defined by OFCCP regulations, is the contractor’s responsibility to take steps to guarantee that applicants are hired and that workers are treated fairly during employment. This fair treatment is regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Given the regulations, […]
Comprehensive Catheter and Perineal Care Training
Over 80% of all intensive care patients treated with an indwelling urinary tract catheter throughout their hospital stay had catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CA-UTIs). Also, within the first 30 days of hospitalization, the incidence of CA-UTIs exceeds 100%. This happens to 3%–10% of patients receiving catheterization each day. The following Comprehensive Catheter and Perineal Care […]
Dental Laser Safety Training
Although working with a dental laser might be quite simple to operate, there are a few things you need to know to make sure they work safely and effectively. The most important thing for everyone near a laser during operation is to wear protective eyewear. This includes the physician, the patient, the chairside attendants, and […]