This series provides vital information about the conceptual basis and practical processes of improving safety in medical environments. The Safety Essentials series will prepare you to provide a secure environment for your patients. Patient transfer and transport, risk management and infection control are just a few of the topics in this series designed to keep you and your patients safe from any hazard.
The series comes with a free hand washing and hygiene PDF poster. Format: online modules.
This module addresses the risks that patients face within medical environments, and how to reduce them. Learn how to prevent common patient care errors, implement systems to avoid medication errors and create a culture of safety at your workplace in this in-depth introduction to health care safety.
This module identifies and explains the risks you might face as an employee in your workplace. Learn how to define your rights as an employee, identify workplace safety risks and implement plans for emergency preparedness.
This module describes the legal concerns that a medical practice faces, as well as the concepts that can be applied to reduce those risks. Learn the concepts that underlie medical risk management, how to implement risk management procedures and the systems that can be used for conflict resolution in and out of the workplace.
This module explains the risks of musculoskeletal disorders and repetitive motion injuries inherent in the process of patient transport. To resolve these problems, the module addresses the importance of proper body mechanics, specialized tools for patient transfer and correct positioning for long- and short-term patient comfort.
This module examines the importance and components of successful fall prevention programs. Learn about useful tools for preventing patient falls, the medical conditions that create a risk of falling and the characteristics of a fall-safe environment.
This module examines the factors and attributes of microorganisms that lead to infection. Learn to identify modes of disease transmission, list the stages of infectious diseases and apply infection prevention techniques at home and at work.
This module defines and discusses pharmacokinetics and the drugs used in radiology departments. Learn the Five Rights of Medication Administration, the aspects of patient history that must be evaluated before medication is administered and the symptoms and treatment options for adverse effects or reactions.
This module examines the frequency and consequences of adverse events due to misidentification of patients and procedures. Learn the strategies used to prevent misidentification errors, the practices of error disclosure and the steps of the Universal Protocol for Preventing Wrong Site, Wrong Procedure, and Wrong Person Surgery.
This module explains the frequency and importance of sentinel events in medical workplaces. It also addresses the 4 primary goals of sentinel event policy, the reporting process for sentinel events and the strategies for promoting a culture of safety in the health care environment.
This module describes the effects of radiation on organ systems and the standard recommendations for radiation exposure limits. Learn about the 3 basic radiation safety principles, the shielding equipment used to minimize exposure and the technical factors that can be controlled to minimize patient exposure.
This series is an easy-to-follow educational program designed for administrators, managers or educators who want to teach students or staff how to provide a secure environment for patients. It focuses on patient care and prevention of medical errors as outlined in The Joint Commission performance requirements.
This training resource is licensed for unlimited use. It contains all 10 modules, transcripts, an image library, test banks for each module, and a hand washing and hygiene PDF poster.
This series covers the development of CT scanning, how CT equipment and instrumentation works and what the applications are in medical imaging. Learn how to identify pathologies on CT images and their probable causes. Techniques for ensuring patient safety and image quality are also discussed. This series is a great introduction to computed tomography or an excellent refresher for those currently in the field.
This series satisfies the ARRT 16-credit Structured Education Requirements for CT. Format: online modules.
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