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Malnutrition Considerations for Clinicians During Enteral Feeding

There is a critical need to effectively communicate patient-specific information during transfers and handoffs. This course will review the risk and consequences of ineffective communication, barriers to success, and real-life examples to illustrate the importance of utilizing a standardized hand-off process for adults and pediatric patients. The effects of fatigue and job burnout is another factor that contributes to ineffective hand-offs and medical errors. We will conclude the course with evidence-based guidelines, models, and communication tools that can be utilized by those involved in documenting vital hand-off information for providers and clinical staff.

This course describes the difference between medication administration and assisting with self-administration of medication, as well as the

This course will provide an overview of end-of-life care, which consists of the support and interventions given during the period surrounding death, and will focus on in-home care considerations. We examine decision-making, advance directives, and palliative and hospice care. In addition, we discuss the mental, emotional, cultural, and spiritual considerations about death. The dying process, grief, compassion fatigue, and the importance of self-care is also reviewed.

This course provides an overview of personal support services, including the types of assistance patients receive under this care. It also discusses standards that staff should follow when providing these services, such as developing care plans, maintaining professionalism, and practicing proper etiquette.

Home health and hospice aides must undergo training and competency assessments in order to qualify to provide personal support services. This course details what these training requirements are and the types of activities aides should be competent in when working with patients.

This course provides an introduction to essential patient safety practices for personnel providing personal support services in home health and hospice settings. Participants will learn about key safety concepts that help protect patients and promote high-quality care in the home environment. Topics covered include effective communication, maintaining safe environments, medication management, infection control and prevention, and emergency preparedness. The course also highlights the importance of competency-based training, adherence to safety standards, and coordination with the healthcare team to reduce risks and improve patient outcomes. By understanding these foundational safety practices, staff can better support the health, safety, and well-being of individuals receiving care at home.

Healthcare workers who assist patients with mobility and daily activities are at increased risk for musculoskeletal injuries, particularly when lifting, transferring, or repositioning patients. Improper body mechanics, repetitive movements, and inadequate use of assistive devices can lead to sprains, strains, and other injuries affecting the back, shoulders, neck, and joints. This course provides an overview of safe patient handling principles and the fundamentals of body mechanics used to reduce injury risk during patient care tasks. Topics include proper posture, balance, and muscle use; the use of assistive devices such as gait belts, sliding boards, and mechanical lifts; and safe techniques for lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients. By understanding and applying these principles, healthcare workers can help protect their own health while providing safe and effective patient care.

This course provides essential information on how to recognize and respond to common medical emergencies, emphasizing preparation, quick assessment, and appropriate first aid interventions. Participants will learn how to gather and maintain critical emergency information, activate emergency medical services, and provide immediate care until first responders arrive. The course covers general emergency response guidelines and addresses a range of urgent situations, including choking, cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, seizures, bleeding, poisoning, burns, fractures, shock, and other injuries. Practical guidance is provided to help learners remain calm, prioritize life-threatening conditions, and deliver safe, effective care while awaiting professional assistance