Understanding Latex Allergies in the Healthcare Workplace
Understanding Latex Allergies in the Healthcare Workplace will educate healthcare providers (HCP) on how to care for patients with latex allergies and protect other staff who are allergic to latex. Latex refers to natural rubber latex, a product manufactured from a milky fluid derived from a rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). Several types of synthetic rubber […]
EMTALA and Patient Intake
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) is a federal law requiring that hospitals participating in Medicare to provide certain emergency procedures for all individuals, regardless of cost. The EMTALA and Patient Intake course will give healthcare providers a better understanding of this act. Hospitals should provide patients with emergency medical conditions with appropriate […]
Recognizing Abuse and Violence Training For Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare professionals are likely to come into contact with patients who have experienced violence or abuse. This training will educate healthcare providers and mental health workers on violence and abuse prevention. In this course, healthcare providers will learn about recognizing abuse in healthcare settings. Additionally, this course provides information on warning signs that could indicate […]
Prevention of Patient’s Combative Behavior
Prevention of Patient’s Combative Behavior Depending on where you work, care with combative patients can come with the territory. Understanding how to deal effectively with an aggressive patient helps keep both you and the patient safe. While providing care for patients is important, healthcare workers should always put their safety first. When patients act violently or […]
Infection Prevention and Control in Hemodialysis Facilities
Infection Prevention Source control refers to the use of masks to cover a person’s mouth and nose to prevent the spread of respiratory secretions when they are breathing, talking, sneezing, or coughing. Because of the potential for asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic transmission, source control measures are recommended for everyone in a healthcare facility. Medical face masks should […]
OSHA Ladder Safety Training
Falls are the leading cause of death in construction, and every year falls from ladders make up nearly a third of those deaths. Workers who use ladders in construction risk permanent injury or death from falls and electrocutions. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful […]
Model of Care (MOC) Training
The Model of Care (MOC) provides a basic framework under which the Special Needs Plans (SNPs) will meet the needs of each of its enrollees. The MOC is a vital quality improvement tool and an integral component for ensuring that the unique needs of each enrollee are identified by the SNP. Special Needs Plans (SNPs) […]
OSHA-Safe Patient Handling (SPH) Training for Employees in Minnesota
The following OSHA-Safe Patient Handling (SPH) Training for Employees in Minnesota course educates healthcare providers (HCP) on how to handle the moving of patients safely. Every licensed healthcare facility in the state must establish a safe patient handling committee either by creating a new committee or assigning the functions of a safe patient handling committee […]
Violence in the Workplace for Healthcare Employees
Violence in the Workplace is defined by OSHA as “any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the worksite. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. It can affect and involve employees, clients, customers, and visitors. Acts of violence and […]
Vermont Sexual Harassment Training for Managers and Supervisors
The U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) defines workplace sexual harassment as “unwelcome sexual advances or conduct of a sexual nature which unreasonably interferes with the performance of a person’s job or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.” The state of Vermont has a variety of laws in place to reduce instances of […]
National Standard Emergency Codes Training
National Standard Emergency Codes are used in hospitals to alert appropriate healthcare staff to a hazardous situation. These codes are usually not alarming to patients or visitors. Furthermore, when a code is called, a predetermined team of doctors, nurses, and other personnel will then react quickly and efficiently. While some codes are universal to all […]
Oregon Sexual Harassment Training for Managers and Supervisors
Sexual harassment is a serious issue in the place of work. Sexual harassment occurs when a person is subject to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature to such an extent that it alters the conditions of the person’s employment and creates an abusive working […]