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MMLI: Purchasing Concepts & Controls/Contracting / Negotiations
Provided by: Inquisit
Most hospital supply chain departments do a good job of processing requisitions and creating purchase orders while providing a good customer service experience for those within their facilities that depend on them as financial stewards of the hospital’s resources. However, many do not truly understand the true nature of the concepts behind their ... |
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36th Annual Arthur E. Schwarting Symposium-An Interprofessional Mental Health Response to the Sandy Hook Tragedy
Provided by: University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
A multidisciplinary sympsoium designed to engage health professionals in the issues and challenges they face in the treatement of patients with mental health issues.
7:30 – 8:00 am Check-In/Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:15 am Opening Remarks
Jill Fitzgerald, PharmD; Director, Pharmacy Professional Development- University of Connecticut, S... |
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FLSA: The Legal Pitfalls of an Old Law in a New World
Provided by: Inquisit
Are you up-to-date with the provisions of a very old law, the Fair Labor Standards Act, known as the FLSA? It’s the federal wage and hour that governs how you pay employees – especially when you may not realize they’re off the premises but on the clock using a handheld device. Understanding the law is beyond important ... |
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MMLI: Financial Management II (Operating Budgets)
Provided by: Inquisit
As a professional working in a materials management department, it is essential to understand the fundamentals of financial terms, process, evaluations and methods of handling financial statements. Individuals must have an understanding of how operating budgets are developed by estimating spending for various accounts over a period of time. Once a... |
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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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FREE Obesity CE / CME Mobile App Download
Provided by: CEAppCenter
More than one-third of U.S. adults are obese. Weight management related conditions include heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Find related CE / CME courses through this app. Download the FREE mobile app onto your mobile device by visiting the Healthcare’s Continuing Education App Center at www.CEAppCenter.com.... |
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Across the Continuum of Pain Management: Pharmacists’ Key Role in Impacting Outcomes
Provided by: ASiM
OVERVIEW
Notable changes have affected the practice of managing patients with pain. Sadly, treatment of patients with both acute and chronic pain remains strikingly inadequate, regardless of a better understanding of the underlying pathology and a growing range of therapies. Pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical attention. W... |
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Dental CE California Online License Renewal: California Dental Practice Act & California Infection Control OSHA Focus
Provided by: My Dental Continuing Education & OSHA Training
Our popular California License Renewal Package 2013, is comprised of the 2 Dental Board of California approved courses needed for license renewal. ADA CERP recognized Provider. These courses are required by law for all biennial dental license renewal cycles, except for new graduates. A truly affordable way to take super current versions of both ma... |
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IV Medication and Blood Transfusion Current Guidelines
Provided by: Inquisit
Every hospital that received Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement should be aware that CMS amended several important sections to the hospital conditions of participation (CoP) manual including clarifications to the section on nursing requirements related to blood transfusions, IVs, and intravenous medication.Training requirements for nurses and othe... |
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The Tragedy of the Bedroom: Erectile Dysfunction
Provided by: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
Abstract
The Tragedy of the Bedroom: Erectile Dysfunction
The goal of this Continuing Education program is to provide an overview of Erectile Dysfunction pharmacotherapy. It is important to consider causes of ED and interpret pharmaceutical plans thereafter. Counseling and patient education play a major role in optimizing therapeutic outco... |
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HIPAA Compliance Review for Dental Staff
Provided by: My Dental Continuing Education & OSHA Training
1 CE This HIPAA review course is designed to be a strong introduction for compliance training for all member of the professional dental staff--particularly new employees. Dental employers need comprehensive policies in place to protect their patients and to reduce liability. This course is suitable for all members of the dental team but is not ... |
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The Oz Principle: Getting Results Through Individual and Organizational Accountability
Provided by: Inquisit
The Oz Principle Accountability Training Workshop is based on the best-selling book, The Oz Principle. The training is designed to improve the effectiveness of individuals, teams, and entire organizations in achieving their desired results by increasing the levels of individual and team ownership and accountability at all levels of the organization... |
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TJC Medication Management Standards: Meeting Compliance in 2012
Provided by: Inquisit
Medication errors are the number one cause of medical errors in hospitals. IHI states that adverse drug events continue to be one of the largest contributors to patient harm accounting for over 30% of all hospital acquired conditions. The Joint Commission medication management standards were drafted with this in mind. This program will cover the 20... |
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Prevention and Management of OR Fires
Provided by: Inquisit
There are an estimated 600 surgical fires per year in America. If a fire occurred in your operating room would staff know what to do? It is estimated that fewer than half of the hospitals in the country conduct operating room drills to prevent and control fires.
Chief focus should be on communication. It takes a team approach when the surgeon star... |
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The Evolving Oncology Pharmacy Paradigm: Practical Recommendations for a Changing Environment
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacy directors, medical directors, clinical pharmacists, quality directors, care managers, registered nurses and other managed care and payer organization professionals.
Statement of Need
As treatments have improved, cancer is becoming more of a chronic condition wi... |
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Computed Body Tomography 2011: The Cutting Edge
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
DESCRIPTION
Due to rapid advances in technology, radiologists and radiologic technologists often require a comprehensive review of recent advances in computed body tomography. This enduring materials activity will focus on 64-slice MDCT and newer systems including dual-source CT scanners. The schedule offers a series of 40-minute lectures designe... |
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Locally Delivered Antimicrobials: Clinical Evidence and Relevance
Provided by: American Dental Hygienists' Association
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Understand the etiology of periodontal disease
Describe strategies for treating periodontitis
Discuss the role of adjunctive locally administered antimicrobials in chronic periodontitis
Abstract
Periodontitis is a common oral infection and inflammatory condition. Following treatment, residual or persistent periodontal ... |
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Evidence Based Practice in Nursing
Provided by: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
Abstract
This activity will introduce registered nurses to evidence-based practices in nursing. These practices are not always implemented in patient care delivery, which might place patient safety and quality of care at risk. This course will prepare nurses on how to implement EBP to make nursing care safer and more effective, while changing he... |
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"Peering Back to the Future”
GRU’s Annual Eye Center Symposium
Provided by: Georgia Health Sciences University
PURPOSE
This meeting for ophthalmologist will cover areas of research and clinical innovation in our field. Ophthalmology residents will present research followed by our guest speakers.
OBJECTIVE
At the conclusion of this conference, the attendee will be able to:
•Investigate and better treat pediatric ocular surface disease
•Review... |
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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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The Thrill of Patient Care…and the Positive Power of Self-Motivation
Provided by: Inquisit
This one-hour session is focused on managers who work primarily in the Food Services area of health care facilities. The theme, self-motivation, is intended for both the manager as well as the individual contributors. The content includes the importance of the motivated employee, recognizing blind spots with practical tips and tools that impact c... |
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DNV Healthcare: Update of Standards, Revisions and Key Survey Findings
Provided by: Inquisit
As most of you are aware, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) have revised the Conditions of Participation and Interpretive Guidelines within the State Operations Manual. DNV is set to release an updated revision of their accreditation requirements and has addressed numerous sections to refine many of their standards and interpretive guide... |
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Starring Roles: The Four Preceptor Roles and When to Use Them (by ASHP)
Provided by: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Requirement 5.10 of ASHP's Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Residency Programs (including PGY1, PGY2, Community, Managed Care and International standards) states:
"Preceptors must demonstrate a desire and an aptitude for teaching that includes mastery of the four preceptor roles fulfilled when teaching clinical problem solving (instructing, ... |
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Failure to Thrive in Older Adults
Provided by: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
At the completion of this case, the learner will be able to:
1. Define and evaluate factors that may contribute to failure to thrive (FTT).
2. Examine various methods to assess failure to thrive.
3. Identify common comorbid conditions associated with FTT.
4. Review current treatment options for FTT patients.
5. Discuss goals o... |
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The Role of Dental Plaque Biofilm in Oral Health
Provided by: American Dental Hygienists' Association
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
describe the characteristics of dental plaque biofilm
discuss the role of dental plaque biofilm in the etiology of periodontal diseases
describe strategies for controlling the biofilm to promote health
Abstract
OVERVIEW. Microbial biofilms are complex communities of bacteria and are common in the human body and in the ... |
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34th Annual SCBT-MR Course (DVD-ROM)
Provided by: Meetings By Mail®
Meet your ACR CME Accreditation requirements for both CT and MR with just one Course! The latest Annual Course from the Society of Computed Body Tomography and Magnetic Resonance features over 45 expert practicioners presenting the latest in Body CT & MR. Includes full sessions on Incidentalomas, Heart, Lung, Bowel, Dual Energy and Low Dose Radiati... |
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Improving RA Outcomes: An Update on Current Strategies and Evolving Therapies
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Welcome to the Performance Improvement CME (PI-CME) activity, Improving RA Outcomes: An Update on Current Strategies and Evolving Therapies.
OVERVIEW
Participating in this PI-CME will provide you with up to 20 CME credits. The platform that has been developed specifically for this program makes it easy for you to enter patient data based on 5 q... |
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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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Hot Topics in Pharmacy Law
Provided by: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
Abstract
This course is targeted towards pharmacists interested in furthering their knowledge on the topics of pharmacy law.
Target Audience
Practicing pharmacists
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the future online Prescription Monitoring Program and how it will affect prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances
2. Identify t... |
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CMS ASC Freestanding Conditions for Coverage Series: Medical Staff & Nursing Services
Provided by: Inquisit
CMS issued new Conditions for Coverage that every freestanding ambulatory surgery center (ASC) must meet if the ambulatory surgery center wants paid for Medicare and Medicaid patients. The standards apply to all patients treated in the ASC including worker comp and patients with commercial insurance.
There is a section on both medical staff and n... |
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