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Microbes, Inflammation, Scaling and Root Planing, and the Periodontal Condition
Provided by: American Dental Hygienists' Association
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Discuss the biology of biofilms
List the risk factors associated with periodontal disease
Explain the methods of non-surgical management of periodontitis
Abstract
Biofilms are a complex community of microorganisms characterized by the excretion of an adhesive and protective extracellular matrix, microbe-to-microbe atta... |
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Patient Safety and the Front Line Staff
Provided by: Inquisit
When a patient is admitted to a hospital, the front line staff is providing the direct care to the patient. These individuals are administering medications and providing essential treatments. There are many tasks and responsibilities they must accomplish in their day. With this task list, the front line staff must have patient safety in the fore... |
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Journey to High Value Healthcare: Return on Investment
Provided by: Inquisit
Stage 1 Meaningful Use is about deploying key information systems. Stage 2 will focus more on using the information to change care processes. But is there a Return on Investment? This session will review lessons learned by the industry to date, share the experiences of organizations that have applied/received payment, and discuss what is working... |
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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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Alzheimer’s Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Update
Provided by: Inquisit
Alzheimer’s disease currently affects over 5 million Americans. If no cure is found, over 14 million American’s will be diagnosed by 2030. (2011 Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures) This presentation will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease, the new criteria and other common forms of dementia. The most common symptoms will be presented as... |
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FREE Diabetes CE / CME Mobile App Download
Provided by: CEAppCenter
Looking for diabetes continuing education? Find live seminars, online courses, and publications for Type 1 / Type 2 Diabetes, and Gestational Diabetes, all from your mobile device! 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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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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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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Module 10: Pharmacotherapy for Infectious Diseases - 2010
Provided by: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
Course Objectives
10.01 Pneumonia in the Elderly
* State the prevalence and mortality associated with nosocomial pneumonia
* Describe the pathogens responsible for both community acquired and nosocomial pneumonia
* List risk factors for pneumonia in the elderly
* Describe common signs and symptoms presented by patients with... |
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Hot Topics in Risk Management 2011
Provided by: Inquisit
This program will cover hot topics in risk management that impact patient safety. The Joint Commission standard on ten key areas risk managers should understand about the 2011 patient centered communication standards on use of interpreters and the July 2011 medication reconciliation standards will be explained. Included will be strategies to develo... |
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A New Thrust in Enhancing Patient Care and an Opportunity to Increase Market Share
Provided by: Inquisit
American Medical News recently reported that the number of hospitals that are providing complementary and alternative medical services (CAM) has tripled since 2000. The primary driver is said to be the rise in patient demand with 75% of those surveyed finding CAM to be clinically effective.
CAM reflects the hospital’s desire to treat the whole ... |
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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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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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How to Survive a DEA Inspection Series: Recent Trends for Pharmacists (Part Two of a Four-Part Series)
Provided by: IACP / International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP)
Part Two of a Four-Part Series.
The responsibility to detect and prevent the diversion of controlled substances is placed on the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) through its Office of Diversion Control (Diversion).
Since the focus of any DEA compliance inspection is record-keeping, a pharmacy may be inspected in order to determine thei... |
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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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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) and Radioimmunotherapy as a Special Treatment Option for These Patients
Provided by: Inquisit
Please join us in an overview of current treatments for indolent non-Hodgkin lymphomas, including new research findings, disease-specific treatment updates and data review from recent trials using radioimmunotherapy in clinical practice for lymphoma patients.... |
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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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Pre-Pregnancy through Adolescence: Impact of Nutrition on Health and Well-being in Adult Life
Provided by: Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower
Statement of Need
The purpose of this activity is to provide knowledge and skills to health care providers to enhance the nutritional health of pediatric patients.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this initiative, participants will do the following:
1. Identify appropriate macro- and micro-nutrient requirements for healthy children a... |
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Medications and Falls: Geriatric Considerations
Provided by: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
Abstract
At the conclusion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to better manage a patient’s medication profile and should be able to ask appropriate questions regarding continued need, medication appropriateness and best treatment options to decrease fall risk.
Target Audience
This CE activity is targeted towards licensed pharma... |
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MMLI: Strategic Leadership
Provided by: Inquisit
This program will describe the concepts and attributes of becoming a strategic leader for supply chain excellence within your organization. This will include descriptions and actions that will inform the participants on building relationships, becoming a respected agent of change, and how to assume a leadership role within your organization. Seve... |
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FREE Florida CE / CME Seminar Mobile App Download
Provided by: CEAppCenter
Florida offers great healthcare continuing education for physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, etc. Find a conference/seminar of your interest. Use this app to keep you in the loop! 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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Coaching: The Great and Not So Great Employees
Provided by: Inquisit
Employee performance exists along a continuum. The management of employee performance exists along a continuum. In this audio conference, you will walk away with a tailored plan to improve the performance of employees along the entire range of the continuum from marginal performance to high performance.... |
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Meaningful Use: The Trojan Horse of Healthcare Reform
Provided by: Inquisit
During this session you will explore the bigger impact of the HITECH Act and explain why Meaningful Use is a real change agent when it comes to health reform. Topics include an introduction to the HITECH Act, program basics, strategies for achieving Meaningful Use of an EHR, and the ongoing influence this program will have on the healthcare indust... |
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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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Thyroid Disease: The Subtle, the Controversial, and the Complex
Provided by: Primary Issuesâ„¢ by Primary Care Network
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to
Recognize the common and less common signs and symptoms of thyroid disorders and have a low index of suspicion for patient work-up
Prescribe thyroid replacement therapy according to relevant guidelines, and follow up with patients re... |
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Avoiding Wrongful Terminations
Provided by: Inquisit
Even experienced healthcare managers are uncomfortable terminating employees. In addition to the emotional turn these situations sometimes take, the firing manager often has a feeling of personal and professional failure. If the disciplinary process or termination isn’t handled properly, the organization risks a wrongful termination lawsuit.In ... |
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HABLA - Part 2 - Case Studies and Final Exam
Provided by: SolutionSight, Inc.
This self study educational program is designed to Incorporate theory into practical application through real world case studies. HABLA Part 1 - On-line Course Content is recommended as a pre-requisite program, but there are no restrictions. Final Exam WILL cover materials from HABLA Part 1. Eligible for 10 contact hours.
HABLA is a unique onli... |
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Precepting and Communication (by ANA Nurse CE)
Provided by: ANA Nurse CE
Overview:
This course explores the role of communication in preceptorship, discusses common styles of communication, and examines the impact of cultural differences on communication. It outlines how to be an active listener and presents several scenarios in which the principles of preceptor communication can be applied.
Objectives:
• Identif... |
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Health Information Exchange, Privacy and Security - Are You Ready?
Provided by: Inquisit
When achieving meaningful use you need to make sure your healthcare organization has interoperability and a data privacy and security strategic plan. Not only does the Health Information need to exchange properly but the information needs to be secure. Health care entities are required to provide for the protection of patient information within the... |
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The Johns Hopkins Neuroradiology Review (EM)
Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Program Description
This course is intended to address the needs of general radiologists and neuroradiologists practicing in the community. All course material will be presented in a case-based format to ensure the delivery of practical information in its clinical delivery of practical information in its clinical context. We will place great emph... |
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