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 […]
Patient Transfer Training for Healthcare Providers
Patient care transfer can be defined as moving a patient from one flat surface to another. The two most typical patient transfers are from a bed to a wheelchair and a stretcher. Also, successful patient transfers, despite their seeming simplicity, depend on knowing the unique needs of each patient and simultaneously following recommendations based on […]
Understanding and Navigating Antitrust Laws in Healthcare
Congress established the first antitrust law, the Sherman Act, in 1890. The passing of this law acted as a “comprehensive charter of economic liberty intended to preserve free and unrestricted competition as the rule of trade.” The Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act, which established the FTC, were two more antitrust legislation passed […]
ISO 22000 Standard for Food Safety Management
Safeguarding the nation’s food supply requires that the food supply be regulated and monitored according to science-based principles. Ensuring food safety covers a broad range of processes, from on-farm production to processing, distribution, storage, selection, preparation, and consumption. Additionally, foodborne infections affect millions of Americans annually. Thousands of these infections result in death, as well. […]
Informed Consent in Healthcare Training
When a medical professional informs a patient of the advantages, disadvantages, and alternatives of a procedure or intervention, informed consent is obtained. In the US, medical professionals are also required by ethical and legal standards to gain consent from patients, which stems from the patient’s right to control what happens to their body. The patient […]
Value-Based Health Care Training
The following Value-Based Healthcare Training is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the true meaning of value in healthcare. What you will learn: Introduction to value-based healthcare Why improving value matters A framework for implementing value-based healthcare Value-based programs Value-based payments Importance of Value-Based Care Value-based healthcare measures improvement in a patient’s overall health […]
Management of Common Medical Conditions Observed During Dementia
The following course is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on how to develop a primary care plan to evaluate persons in the middle and late stages of dementia. There are several similarities and differences between the middle and late stages of the disease, which are reviewed in this course. Additionally, this course focuses on […]