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The Time-Scarcity Problem: Strategies and insights on human capital preservation for health care professionals
Provided by: Harvard School of Public Health
Hospitals, on average, expend between 40 and 70 percent of their budgets on salaries and benefits, greatly surpassing supply chain as a hospital’s largest expense. Even with this major investment in human capital, it is still the rate-limiting factor on the delivery side of health care. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act will exacerbate th... |
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Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Program and Stop BSI
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Description
The Joint Commission has made it a national priority to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections. Specifically, the prevention of central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) is recognized as an explicit Hospital National Patient Safety Goal. This goal is highlighted with good reason as central line associated... |
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California Dental Practice Act - 2013
Provided by: My Dental Continuing Education & OSHA Training
This NEW online course, California Dental Practice Act - 2013, meets the standards of the Dental Board of California (DBC) for a comprehensive review of the California Dental Practice Act (CDPA) for license renewal. All licensed dental professionals are mandated by the California Code of Regulation 1600 to receive instruction before each license re... |
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Readmissions and Discharge Planning: Engineering a New Process in 2012. Part I
Provided by: Inquisit
This is a two-part program. You will benefit by attending both programs but it is not required. Refer to objectives of each program for specific content.One in five hospital discharges is complicated by an adverse event within 30 days and this often leads to visits to the emergency departments and readmissions. Research suggests that 76% of hospita... |
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Building Resilience: Coping with Change and Challenges in the Workplace
Provided by: Inquisit
Are you experiencing challenging conditions at work? Do you want to develop tools to be more resilient? This program will focus on how to effectively look at changes that occur in the workplace and challenges that employees face day-to-day. Through creativity and optimism, employees will learn better ways of handling changes and dealing with chal... |
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50 Tips to Reduce Medication Errors
Provided by: Inquisit
Medication errors are the most common type of medical errors in healthcare. Adverse drug events account for 30% of all hospital-acquired conditions. An IOM report estimated that a hospital patient is subject to one medication error per day with considerable variation in rates across facilities. The US Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) ha... |
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Journey to High Value Healthcare: The Intersection of ICD10 and Meaningful Use
Provided by: Inquisit
Most hospitals and physicians are preparing to become meaningful users of electronic health records and other clinical systems in order to comply with the requirements of the HITECH Act. At the same time, transition to ICD10 looms. Conversion to the new coding system is required by October 2013 or reimbursement is at risk. In order to begin the... |
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Positive Pulse: Expert Commentaries From AIDS 2013
Provided by: HealthMattersCME
This activity will provide participants with important up-to-date information regarding the latest findings in HIV epidemiology, comorbidities, HIV therapies for treatment-naive and treatment-experienced patients, and strategies for managing virologic failure and ART-related adverse effects.
This activity is designed for health care practitioner... |
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The Role of HPV Vaccine in Genital & Non-Genital Cancers
Provided by: National Medical Association / NMA
Upon participation in this educational activity, participants should be able to:
1.Describe the development of the HPV vaccine.
2.Discuss HPV vaccines safety and efficacy.
3.Recognize that the HPV vaccine may be effective against non-genital cancer.
4.List the indications for use of HPV vaccine.
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FREE HIV & AIDS CE / CME Mobile App Download
Provided by: CEAppCenter
1.2 million people live with HIV/AIDS in the US. Some states mandate HIV / AIDS CE / CME content for healthcare professionals. Use this app to find opportunities, which meet your requirements. App includes a large variety! Download the FREE mobile app onto your mobile device by visiting the Healthcare’s Continuing Education App Center at www.CEA... |
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Assessment and Treatment of Lower Extremity Ulcers
Provided by: Inquisit
Many clinicians have difficulty differentiating lower extremity ulcers (arterial, venous, or neuropathy/diabetic) from pressure ulcers. If a lower extremity ulcer is mistaken as a pressure ulcer it can lead to improper treatment of these areas and skew your pressure ulcer rates. This session will help clinicians differentiate arterial insuffi... |
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Ensuring Compliance with TJC 2012 Provision of Care Standards
Provided by: Inquisit
The purpose of this program is to familiarize the attendees with the 2012 Joint Commission chapter on the Provision of Care (PC). This is one of the most important and extensive chapters that address patient care. There are 48 standards in this section! It includes important issues such as falls, pain, abuse and neglect, assessment of patients, dia... |
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The Dos and Don’ts of Today’s Employment Interviewing
Provided by: Inquisit
If your interviewing skills don’t use a modern approach, you’re at risk for making a costly, embarrassing hiring mistake. Without question, the ability to make informed hiring decisions is the single most important management skill that every team leader, supervisor, manager, business owner and HR professional must possess. Qualified employee... |
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Shared Decision Making and the Nurse Leaders’ Role in ACO Development
Provided by: Inquisit
Craig Westling, Managing Director of Accountable Care and Professional Education at The Dartmouth Institute, provides an overview of healthcare reform and shared decision making with a special focus on the role nurse leaders play in the development of ACOs. And, Catharine (Kate) Clay discusses shared decision making in nursing practive.The Dartmout... |
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The Joint Commission Hot Problematic Standards for Hospitals
Provided by: Inquisit
One of the best ways to be prepared for your unannounced Joint Commission survey is to understand all aspects of the top problematic standards along with information on hot topics related to hospital surveys. Hot topics include standing orders, protocols, clinical alarms, and unlicensed personnel as scribes.The Joint Commission collects data on th... |
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Pharmaceutical Waste: Legal Updates, Responsibilities and Program Optimization
Provided by: Inquisit
This educational activity will outline the basic regulatory requirements regarding the proper handling and disposal of pharmaceutical hazardous waste and the background needed to understand the regulatory scheme and regulatory “triggers” so you can determine which regulations apply to these compounds. We will outline potential penalties for no... |
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Behavioral Tools You Can Use, Parts 1 & 2
Provided by: American Headache Society
At the completion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
-Identify psychiatric comorbidities of chronic and episodic migraine
-Discuss clinical and prognostic significance of psychiatric comorbidities of migraine
-Describe tools for screening and assessment of psychiatric comorbidities of migraine in clinical practice
-Recogniz... |
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The Joint Commission Tracers for 2012
Provided by: Inquisit
This program is a must attend for any hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. The information shared will be vital to prepare staff for unannounced surveys as well as assist hospitals to comply with the CMS Hospital Conditions of Participation.There are many new areas that have been added to the tracers such as handling complaints, patient cen... |
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Methods for Improving Quality of Life for Patients with Spasticity
Provided by: ASiM
Spasticity occurs across the spectrum of upper motor neuron disease and complicates the course and quality of life of those affected. It contributes to pain, insomnia, and fatigue; can interfere with mobility, transfers, self-care, activities of daily living, and social functioning; and increases caregiver burden. This activity will discuss the pat... |
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Clinical Nutrition Week 2014
Provided by: American Society for Parental and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
Program description
Clinical Nutrition Week 2014 (CNW14), hosted by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) is the premier conference dedicated to clinical nutrition and metabolism.
CNW14 is the only interdisciplinary conference that thoroughly explores the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabo... |
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Advanced Courses in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy
Provided by: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
This is a bundled collection of courses addressing pharmacotherapy for the following topics:
Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Failure to Thrive in Older Adults
Falls in Older Adults
Introduction to Geriatric Syndromes
Impaired Mobility in the Older Adult: Focus on Parkinson’s Disease
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in the Older Adult
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USP General Chapter 797 Complete Review of the Revisions
Provided by: IACP / International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP)
Sterile compounding, whether performed in a hospital IV lab, at a specialized compounding pharmacy, or at a home infusion service, requires extensive investments in training, equipment, and systems to prevent harm to patients. USP General Chapter Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations, most recently updated in 2008 and currently under... |
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FREE Inquisit CE Mobile App Download
Provided by: CEAppCenter
Inquisit is proud to be affiliated with more than 25 accrediting agencies. Earn CE for many of Inquisit's educational programs. Take the next step in continuing your health care education! App includes a large variety! Download the FREE mobile app onto your mobile device by visiting the Healthcare’s Continuing Education App Center at www.CEAppCen... |
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Overview of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS)
Provided by: Inquisit
Certain drug and biological products submitted for approval or approved under sections 505(b) or 505(j) of Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act) are required by the FDA to have a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) to ensure the benefits outweigh the risks. An overview of t... |
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Optimizing Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Using Histological, Immunohistochemical, and Genetic Markers: A Pathologist’s Perspective
Provided by: ASiM
Overview
In the United States, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality in both men and women, with more than 50% of patients presenting with locally advanced, inoperable, or metastatic disease. Approximately 33% of patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) present with advanced-stage disease while most patients with earl... |
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eViral Hepatitis Review Volume 2
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Overview
Concise reviews of important journal literature
Provided entirely without charge or prerequisites
Delivered to your email inbox
Written and peer-reviewed by expert faculty
CME/CE certified newsletters and podcasts
Planned Topics
2011 conference coverage of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
Hepatitis ... |
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Decreasing Injuries from Falls
Provided by: Inquisit
Many patients entering our facilities have more serious health conditions than ever before. Often the treatments for their illnesses, such as medications, physical therapy and simply a change in the patient’s routine, can place them at more risk for falls. This audio conference will focus on what healthcare professionals can do to increase patie... |
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Managing HIV in Special Populations
Provided by: Med Learning Group
Program Overview:
In just 3 to 5 minutes every few days, you will learn specific and practical educational initiatives that improve outcomes in special patient populations.
Qstream pushes information in 3-minute chunks to your mobile device or laptop every few days. You respond to questions and learn from robust explanations that reinforce... |
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Cognitive Remediation in Psychiatry
Provided by: College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University
This conference is designed for Mental Health Professionals involved in the research and treatment of people with psychiatric conditions who have cognitive deficits.
We at Columbia University Medical Center are determined to continue our commitment to understand the causes of mental illness, and to find a cure for them. This course is designed to ... |
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Optimizing Anemia Management in Dialysis Patients: Individualizing Therapy and Reducing the Need for Red Cell Transfusion
Provided by: National Kidney Foundation
Overview
The purpose of this program is to address professional awareness and education needs related to anemia management for patients undergoing dialysis with emphasis on the risks and benefits of current treatment options
including iron supplementation, erythropoiesisstimulating agent (ESA) therapy, and red cell transfusion.
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