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Risk Management for Women of Reproductive Age
Course overview
This course is designed to provide a general overview of safety measures physicians, nurses, dentists, and any clinical staff treating women at a reproductive age should take as a part of their risk management plan required by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) for Health Centers. It will cover topics such as pregnancy and labor as well as postpartum care.
Lesson 1 tackles vital precautions before and during pregnancy, detailing potential risks associated with dental procedures and aerosolized operations, and the significance of sterilization of dental instruments, along with an in-depth understanding of informed consent.
Lesson 2 focuses on medical emergencies during pregnancy, distinguishing between obstetric and non-obstetric emergencies, with an emphasis on dental emergencies, their identification, and management.
Lesson 3 delves into prenatal care, covering essential areas like maternal health, nutrition, exercise, maternal safety, radiation precautions, and the impacts of various chemical, biological agents, and medications on pregnant women.
Lesson 4 addresses postpartum care, exploring physical and emotional changes post-labor. It covers postpartum depression screening, assessment, and non-clinical treatment methods. The importance of rest, exercise, and social connection is underlined, along with a discussion of substances to avoid.
Lesson 5, concentrates on emotional assessment and suicide prevention. It highlights patient communication, coaching, screening for domestic violence, assessing substance use disorder, and patient suicide risk assessment. This course equips practitioners with the knowledge and tools needed for optimal maternal care. Course expiration date: 8/8/2026
Risk Management for Women of Reproductive Age
Course overview
This course is designed to provide a general overview of safety measures physicians, nurses, dentists, and any clinical staff treating women at a reproductive age should take as a part of their risk management plan required by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) for Health Centers. It will cover topics such as pregnancy and labor as well as postpartum care.
Lesson 1 tackles vital precautions before and during pregnancy, detailing potential risks associated with dental procedures and aerosolized operations, and the significance of sterilization of dental instruments, along with an in-depth understanding of informed consent.
Lesson 2 focuses on medical emergencies during pregnancy, distinguishing between obstetric and non-obstetric emergencies, with an emphasis on dental emergencies, their identification, and management.
Lesson 3 delves into prenatal care, covering essential areas like maternal health, nutrition, exercise, maternal safety, radiation precautions, and the impacts of various chemical, biological agents, and medications on pregnant women.
Lesson 4 addresses postpartum care, exploring physical and emotional changes post-labor. It covers postpartum depression screening, assessment, and non-clinical treatment methods. The importance of rest, exercise, and social connection is underlined, along with a discussion of substances to avoid.
Lesson 5, concentrates on emotional assessment and suicide prevention. It highlights patient communication, coaching, screening for domestic violence, assessing substance use disorder, and patient suicide risk assessment. This course equips practitioners with the knowledge and tools needed for optimal maternal care. Course expiration date: 8/8/2026