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Back to the Basics: Back Injury Prevention Health Care

Product code: 78349        

Overview:

Prevent on-the-job injuries, and promote general back fitness with this injury prevention program. A must for new employee orientation. Topics include: Patient Transfers, Identifying and Reporting Hazards, Lifting and Moving Safety, Proper Posture while sitting or standing, and Basic Back Safety Tips.

                

Bioterrorism and Other Emergencies: Be Prepared, Be Safe

Product code: M235        

Planning and preparing to provide care in the event of a bioterrorism attack or other emergency, is a critical part of working in any healthcare environment. But planning is more than knowing where emergency supplies and exits are. Planning also involves ensuring that healthcare workers know how to keep safe, both physically and mentally. This includes having the families of healthcare workers be prepared for disasters. Studies have shown that providing care to disaster victims is impaired when healthcare workers are concerned about their own families' safety. This program is designed to help healthcare workers prepare themselves at work, at home and in the community at large, to respond to bioterrorism and other emergencies.After viewing this program the viewer should be albe to:

• . Describe the types of weapons of mass destruction.
• . Describe the types of mass casualty disasters.
• . Describe how to plan for your own family's safety.
• . Describe the facility's disaster plan.
• . Describe the types of personal protective equipment.
• . Describe how community wide planning is used to prepare for disasters.
                  

  Electrical Safety Lock Out/Tag Out

  Product code: 78336        

  Overview:

  This video educates viewers on electrical safety in a healthcare facility. It covers the basic components of electrical safety and discusses procedures to follow when using electrical equipment and the process of ensuring that electrical equipment is safe. Also, signals that indicate potential electrical problems are identified.

                  

  Fall Prevention, Part 1: Risk Assessment

  Product code: M202RA    Copyright © 2008
      

  Series Overview: Falls are all too common in all healthcare settings. In acute care settings, falls make up about 38% of all adverse events. In patients over 65, there are as many as 1.5 falls per bed annually. Some acute care units such as oncology and geriatrics experience even higher rates of falls. Falls are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, especially for those over 65. The problem has become so serious that the Joint Commission has made reducing the risk of injury from falls one of their National Patient Safety Goals. This three program series on fall prevention is designed to help you and your institution keep patients safe from falls, and meet the Joint Commission's goal and is designated for a minimum of 1.5 hours of continuing nursing education. The programs in this series are: Fall Prevention, Part 1: Risk Assessment M202RA, Fall Prevention, Part 2: Preventative Strategies and Products M202RB, Fall Prevention, Part 3: A Comprehensive Fall Prevention Program M202RC. The purpose of this program is to provide nurses an understanding of who is at risk for trips and falls in a healthcare facility, and which elements in the environment also put patients at increased risk for falls.

                  

  Fall Prevention, Part 2: Preventative Strategies and Products

  Product code: M202RB    Copyright © 2008
      

  Series Overview: Falls are all too common in all healthcare settings. In acute care settings, falls make up about 38% of all adverse events. In patients over 65, there are as many as 1.5 falls per bed annually. Some acute care units such as oncology and geriatrics experience even higher rates of falls. Falls are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, especially for those over 65. The problem has become so serious that the Joint Commission has made reducing the risk of injury from falls one of their National Patient Safety Goals. This three program series on fall prevention is designed to help you and your institution keep patients safe from falls, and meet the Joint Commission's goal and is designated for a minimum of 1.5 hours of continuing nursing education. The programs in this series are: Fall Prevention, Part 1: Risk Assessment M202RA, Fall Prevention, Part 2: Preventative Strategies and Products M202RB, Fall Prevention, Part 3: A Comprehensive Fall Prevention Program M202RC. OVERVIEW:The purpose of this program is to provide nurses with information about the wide variety of preventative strategies and products that can be used to reduce the risk of injury from falls.

                  

  Fall Prevention, Part 3: A Comprehensive Fall Prevention Program

  Product code: M202RC    Copyright © 2008
      

  Series Overview: Falls are all too common in all healthcare settings. In acute care settings, falls make up about 38% of all adverse events. In patients over 65, there are as many as 1.5 falls per bed annually. Some acute care units such as oncology and geriatrics experience even higher rates of falls. Falls are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, especially for those over 65. The problem has become so serious that the Joint Commission has made reducing the risk of injury from falls one of their National Patient Safety Goals. This three program series on fall prevention is designed to help you and your institution keep patients safe from falls, and meet the Joint Commission's goal and is designated for a minimum of 1.5 hours of continuing nursing education. The programs in this series are: Fall Prevention, Part 1: Risk Assessment M202RA, Fall Prevention, Part 2: Preventative Strategies and Products M202RB, Fall Prevention, Part 3: A Comprehensive Fall Prevention Program M202RC. The purpose of this program is to provide nurses with a description of how to set up a comprehensive fall prevention program in their facility, including how to properly report a fall by creating a thorough post-fall assessment.

                  

  Fire Safety and Evacuations Carries

  Product code: 78335        

  Overview:

  Viewers will learn the fire safety procedures based on RACE (Remove, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish). Discusses potential fire hazards found in healthcare facilities and the steps to follow when there is a fire. Demonstrates the proper procedure for using a fire extinguisher and various methods to quickly evacuate patients.

                  

  How to Work All Day Without Hurting Your Back

  Product code: M065        

  Overview:

  Illustrates proper performance of daily tasks, and discusses the key benefits of an exercise program for a healthy back.

                  

  In Case of Fire

  Product code: A2577        

  Overview:

  All hospitals must have a fire safety plan, and all hospital employees must be aware of their responsibilities in case of a fire. This program will help all employees understand the importance of responding quickly and efficiently in case of fire. Emphasis is placed on two areas: employees' responsibilities in a fire and knowing the elements of a fire safety plan.

                  

  Latex Allergy: A Closer Look

  Product code: 78338        

  Overview:

  This video takes a look at preventing allergic reactions to natural latex rubber in the workplace. Viewers will learn who is at risk, be able to identify the products associated with latex allergies, routes of exposure and self-protection.

                  

  Lifting Safely to Prevent Injury

  Product code: M232        

  Statistics show that care providers in long term care facilities are twice as likely to suffer an on-the-job injury as workers in industry. Adding to the risks is the fact that you are not just lifting items that remain inert as you move them, but human beings, who are often frail.This program will briefly introduce the importance of mobility assistance for residents, review the body mechanics involved in the process of lifting safely, and offer several general rules to keep in mind when you approach any lifting task. By paying attention to safe lifting techniques at all times, you can help avoid injury to yourself and to residents.The material is organized around the following categories:

  • . The Importance of Mobility Assistance
  • . Body Mechanics
  • . General Safety Rules for Lifting a Resident
  • . Planning a Safe Lift
  • . Residents With Different Abilities
                    

    On the Font Line: Bio Terror Preparedness

    Product code: 78739        

    Overview:

    Work in healthcare is often related to the trends and focus of public concerns. In this informative program, On The Front Line will address how to be prepared in the event of a deliberate use of biological or chemical agents within the population. Topics include: Identification and early response, communication, infection control policies and procedures along with signs and symptoms.

                    

    OR Fire Safety: A Triad of Prevention

    Product code: 78663        

    Overview:

    In the United States, more than 25 million surgeries are performed every year, and only the smallest fraction involve a fire. But because operating room fires have the potential for economic and human harm, it is important to treat the subject of fire safety very seriously.

    Purpose/Overall goal:

    This videotape and accompanying study guide focuses on the safe practices OR team members should follow to reduce the risk of fire. The program discusses the components of the fire triangle and various fuel, heat and ignition sources found in the OR. The steps to take in the event of a fire are also demonstrated.

    Module Objectives:

    After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

    • Describe the types of materials that comprise the three elements of the "fire triangle."
    • Describe and define the "fire triangle."
    • Identify safe practices in the OR setting
    • Outline the basic components that should be included in an OR fire safety training program
    • Describe how to respond to a fire in the OR.

    Define the healthcare professional's role in protecting both patient and staff in the OR setting.

    Identify the various agencies that regulate standards to fire safety and their role in follow-up investigations into cases involving fire in the OR, and describe the steps in follow-up investigation.

                    

    Patient Safety: Your First Concern

    Product code: M223R11    Copyright © 2010
        

    The Joint Commission has made significant changes to the National Patient Safety Goals for 2010, and M223 “Patient Safety: Your First Concern” has been revised and updated to reflect these changes. These revised goals are effective as of Jan. 1, 2010. These goals emphasized in this program are targeted to facilities with the following healthcare environments: • Ambulatory Care • Office-Based Surgery • Critical Access Hospitals • Hospitals While no new goals were developed for 2010, many of the Goals and Element of Performance used to meet the Safety Goals have been removed from the NPSG and become part of the Joint Commission’s Accreditation Standards. The Joint Commission states this was done this to clarify and streamline compliance with the Elements of Performance, and to use the NPSG to, “focus on those topics that are of the highest priority to patient safety and quality care.” Changes from 2009 to 2010 in this program include: Goal Change (G=Goal, EP=Element of Performance) 1 Removed (EP): Prior to any specimen collection, medication administration, transfusion, or treatment, the organization actively involves the patient and, as needed, the family in the identification and matching process. When active patient involvement is not possible or the patient’s reliability is in question, the organization will designate the caregiver responsible for identity verification. 2 Moved to the Standards (G): For verbal or telephone orders or for telephone reporting of critical test results, the individual giving the order or test result verifies the complete order or test result by having the person receiving the information record and "read back" the complete order or test result. 2 Moved to the Standards (G): There is a standardized list of abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and dose designations that are not to be used throughout the [organization]. 2 Moved to the Standards (G): The [organization] implements a standardized approach to hand-off communications, including an opportunity to ask and respond to questions. 3 Moved to the Standards (G):: The [organization] identifies and, at a minimum, annually reviews a list of look-alike/sound-alike medications used by the [organization] and takes action to prevent errors involving the interchange of these medications. 3 Removed (EP): All original containers from medications or solutions remain available for reference in the perioperative or procedural area until the conclusion of the procedure. 7 Removed (G): Manage as sentinel events all identified cases of unanticipated death or major permanent loss of function related to a health care–associated infection. 11 Removed (G): The [organization] educates staff, including licensed independent practitioners who are involved with surgical procedures and anesthesia providers, on how to control heat sources and how to manage fuels while maintaining enough time for [patient] preparation, and establishes guidelines to minimize oxygen concentration under drapes. 13 Moved to the Standards (EP): The patient and family are educated on available reporting methods for concerns related to care, treatment, or services and patient safety issues. 13 Moved to the Standards (EP): The organization provides the patient with information regarding infection control measures for hand hygiene practices, respiratory hygiene practices, and contact precautions according to the patient’s condition. The information is discussed with the patient and his or her family members on the day the patient enters the organization. The patient’s understanding of this information is evaluated and documented. 13 Removed (EP): For surgical patients, the organization describes the measures that will be taken to prevent adverse events in surgery. The patient’s understanding is evaluated and documented. 13 Removed (EP): The organization encourages patients and their families to report concerns about safety. 16 Removed (G): The [organization] selects a suitable method that enables health care staff members to directly request additional assistance from a specially trained individual(s) when the [patient]’s condition appears to be worsening. The Joint Commission has also revised its Universal Protocol to prevent wrong site, wrong patient and wrong procedure surgeries to clarify the procedure verification process, who can mark the procedure site, and the conduction of the “time out” prior to performing a procedure. This program describes the following patient safety goals: • Improve the accuracy of patient identification • Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers • Improve the safety of using medications • Reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections • Accurately and completely reconcile medications across the continuum of care •Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls • The organization identifies safety risks inherent in its patient population.

                    

    Preparing Staff and Workplace for Future Changes Associated with Latex Allergies

    Product code: M188        Reviewed for accuracy: 2008
    

    Overview:

    The sudden increase of latex allergy cases among healthcare workers has caused the need for awareness of this problem. This workbook describes how nurses and other staff members can prepare themselves and their work environment to minimize the risks associated with latex allergies.

                    

    Preventing Falls: Keeping Patients Safe

    Product code: M202R        Reviewed for accuracy: 2006
    

    Overview:

    "Preventing Falls: Keeping Patients Safe" uses a combination of videotape and workbook in order to accomplish the objectives listed below. The videotape uses voice-over narration as well as vignettes to carefully explain the material. The material is organized around the following categories:

  • Introduction
    
  • The Patient Factor
    
  • The Environment Factor
    
  • High Risk Patients
    
  • Discharge Planning
    
  • If a Fall Happens
    
  • Conclusion

    Objectives: After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Describe who is at risk for trips and falls in a hospital.
    
  • Describe what the nurse can do to help prevent trips and falls.
    
  • Describe what to do if a fall occurs.
                    

    Preventing Falls: Keeping Residents Safe

    Product code: M201R        

    Overview:

    Package includes 1 video and 20 workbooks.

    Preventing Falls: Keeping Residents Safe uses a combination of videotape and workbook in order to accomplish the objectives listed below. The videotape uses voice-over narration as well as vignettes to carefully explain the material. The material is organized around the following categories:

  • Introduction
    
  • The Resident Factor
    
  • The Environment Factor
    
  • At Risk Residents
    
  • If a Fall Happens
    
  • Conclusion

    Objectives: After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Describe who is at risk for trips and falls in a facility.
    
  • Describe what the nurse can do to help prevent trips and falls.
    
  • Describe what to do if a fall occurs.
                    

    Resident Safety: Your First Concern

    Product code: M233R11    Copyright © 2010
        

    This program describes the Joint Commission’s 2010 National Patient Safety Goals for Long Term Care. The Joint Commission has made significant changes to the National Patient Safety Goals for 2010, and M233 “Resident Safety: Your First Concern” has been revised and updated to reflect these changes. These revised goals are effective as of Jan. 1, 2010. While no new goals were developed for 2010, many of the Goals and Element of Performance used to meet the Safety Goals have been removed from the NPSG and become part of the Joint Commission’s Accreditation Standards. The Joint Commission states this was done to clarify and streamline compliance with the Elements of Performance, and to use the NPSG to, “focus on those topics that are of the highest priority to patient safety and quality care.” Changes from 2009 to 2010 in this program include: Goal 1. Improve the accuracy of patient identification. • Removed Element of Performance: “Prior to any specimen collection, medication administration, transfusion, or treatment, the organization actively involves the patient and, as needed, the family in the identification and matching process. When active patient involvement is not possible or the patient’s reliability is in question, the organization will designate the caregiver responsible for identity verification.” Goal 2. Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers. • Goal moved to the Standards: “For verbal or telephone orders or for telephone reporting of critical test results, the individual giving the order or test result verifies the complete order or test result by having the person receiving the information record and "read back" the complete order or test result.” • Goal moved to the Standards: “There is a standardized list of abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and dose designations that are not to be used throughout the [organization].” • Goal moved to the Standards: “The [organization] implements a standardized approach to hand-off communications, including an opportunity to ask and respond to questions.” Goal 3. Improve the safety of using medications. • Goal moved to the Standards: “The [organization] identifies and, at a minimum, annually reviews a list of look-alike/sound-alike medications used by the [organization] and takes action to prevent errors involving the interchange of these medications.” Goal 7. Reduce the risk of health care–associated infections. • Goal removed: “Manage as sentinel events all identified cases of unanticipated death or major permanent loss of function related to a health care–associated infection.” Goal 11. Reduce the risk of surgical fires. • Goal removed: “The [organization] educates staff, including licensed independent practitioners who are involved with surgical procedures and anesthesia providers, on how to control heat sources and how to manage fuels while maintaining enough time for [patient] preparation, and establishes guidelines to minimize oxygen concentration under drapes.” Goal 13. Encourage patients’ active involvement in their own care as a patient safety strategy. • Element of Performance moved to the Standards: “The patient and family are educated on available reporting methods for concerns related to care, treatment, or services and patient safety issues.” • Element of Performance moved to the Standards: “The organization provides the patient with information regarding infection control measures for hand hygiene practices, respiratory hygiene practices, and contact precautions according to the patient’s condition. The information is discussed with the patient and his or her family members on the day the patient enters the organization. The patient’s understanding of this information is evaluated and documented.” • Element of Performance removed: “For surgical patients, the organization describes the measures that will be taken to prevent adverse events in surgery. The patient’s understanding is evaluated and documented.” • Element of Performance removed: The organization encourages patients and their families to report concerns about safety. The following goals, and the elements of practice to meet these goals, are described in this program: • Improve the accuracy of resident identification. • Improve the safety of using medications • Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections. • Accurately and completely reconcile medications across the continuum of care. • Reduce the risk of resident harm resulting from falls. • Prevent healthcare-associated pressure ulcers The program also describes a sample model of a resident safety plan that the Commission has suggested for every institution.

                    

    Restraints: Alternatives to Restraints

    Product code: M252B    Copyright © 2008
        

    SERIES OVERVIEW: Over the past decade a number of deaths have been attributed to improper use of restraints or seclusion. The concern has become so great that the Joint Commission has issued a sentinel event alert on the subject, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has issued regulations covering their use including a recent final Guidance Document on the use of restraints in 2008. The new three-part Medcom series with the working title Restraints in Healthcare provides nurses and other healthcare professionals with the information they need to comply with Joint Commission and CMS guidelines, and is designated for a minimum of 1.5 hours of continuing nursing education. Program titles for this series are: Restraints: Legal Considerations and Patient Rights Restraints: Alternatives to Restraints Restraints: Safe Application of Restraints OVERVIEW: Reducing restraints and implementing alternatives is an important step in the ongoing effort to improve the health and quality of life of anyone under medical care. The purpose of this program is to provide nurses with essential guidance on finding alternatives to restraints.

                    

    Restraints: Legal Considerations and Patient Rights

    Product code: M252A    Copyright © 2008
        

    SERIES OVERVIEW: Over the past decade a number of deaths have been attributed to improper use of restraints or seclusion. The concern has become so great that the Joint Commission has issued a sentinel event alert on the subject, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has issued regulations covering their use including a recent final Guidance Document on the use of restraints in 2008. The new three-part Medcom series with the working title Restraints in Healthcare provides nurses and other healthcare professionals with the information they need to comply with Joint Commission and CMS guidelines, and is designated for a minimum of 1.5 hours of continuing nursing education. Program titles for this series are: Restraints: Legal Considerations and Patient Rights Restraints: Alternatives to Restraints Restraints: Safe Application of Restraints OVERVIEW: This program will provide learners with a basic understanding of the legal and regulatory issues surrounding the use of restraints in healthcare settings.

                    

    Restraints: Safe Application of Restraints

    Product code: M252C    Copyright © 2008
        

    SERIES OVERVIEW: Over the past decade a number of deaths have been attributed to improper use of restraints or seclusion. The concern has become so great that the Joint Commission has issued a sentinel event alert on the subject, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has issued regulations covering their use including a recent final Guidance Document on the use of restraints in 2008. The new three-part Medcom series with the working title Restraints in Healthcare provides nurses and other healthcare professionals with the information they need to comply with Joint Commission and CMS guidelines, and is designated for a minimum of 1.5 hours of continuing nursing education. Program titles for this series are: Restraints: Legal Considerations and Patient Rights Restraints: Alternatives to Restraints Restraints: Safe Application of Restraints OVERVIEW: The purpose of this program is to provide nurses with guidance on the safe application, use and monitoring of restraints when alternatives have proven ineffective.

                    

    Sentinel Event: Beyond Blame

    Product code: 78734        

    Overview Based from past lessons learned involving Sentinel Events within the lealthcare setting, this program will explain HOW a Sentinel Event may have occurred and suggestions for improvements to reduce the risk of an incident from re-occurring. Topics include: Risk Reduction Strategies, Root Cause Analysis, Immediate Investigation and Response and the importance of a Pro-Active Patient Safety Program.