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This course will discuss medication considerations for special populations, such as seniors, individuals with chronic health conditions, and those with developmental disabilities. We will briefly review changes in the body related to aging and how these changes may affect how medicines work. We will explain polypharmacy, its contributing factors, the possible effects of complex medication schedules, and tips to reduce polypharmacy risks. In addition, we will review techniques to ensure safe and accurate medication administration, explain medication reconciliation, and discuss the concept of a Just Culture. We will differentiate between caregiver administration and assisting with self-directed medicine administration. Finally, we will discuss emergency preparedness and the importance of having a reserve supply of medicines available.

This course is appropriate for the healthcare practitioner who is new to wound management as well as those more experienced in wound care. The information presented is appropriate for wound care providers in all care settings, including acute care, long-term care, rehabilitation, home healthcare, wound clinics, and doctor’s offices. We are confident you will be able to put this information to immediate use in your respective practice settings.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) causes lasting damage to the kidneys that gets worse over time. It is a debilitating condition that affects over 37 million people in the United States and an estimated 700+ million people globally. This course will provide an overview of the disease, which includes the stages of CKD, complications, and treatment options. The prevalence amongst different gender, age, and ethnic groups will be examined, evidence-based and clinical practice guidelines will be identified, and the impact of the disease on a health, social, economic, and global level will be discussed.

This course will explore what medications are, where they come from, how they are regulated and named, and their types, classifications, and effects. We will also discuss common terms, abbreviations, and orders related to medications and learn how to read medication labels and packages.

This course will provide information on palliative care, including scope of care, treatment, and services. In addition, the eight domains of palliative care will be reviewed.

Each year, approximately 40 million people worldwide are in need of palliative care, but only 14% receive the care they need. Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their families facing a life-threatening or chronic, debilitating illness. The challenges faced by these individuals are unique. Anyone who works as part of the interdisciplinary palliative care team will need additional training and education to meet requirements. This course will discuss the training, accreditation, and certification requirements of The Joint Commission as part of the palliative care approach.

This course provides an overview of hypertension, a condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure. Participants will explore the two key measurements used to assess blood pressure: systolic and diastolic readings. The course focuses on current trends and best practices in managing hypertension for patients residing in long-term care facilities and receiving home health services.

This course provides guidance on safe handling of hazardous drugs (HDs) in healthcare settings, aligned with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter <800>. It introduces containment strategies, engineering controls, risk assessments, PPE, spill management, and procedures for compounding, storage, and disposal. Content applies to sterile and nonsterile preparations.
Learners will also gain knowledge of deactivation, decontamination, and disinfection practices, and understand how to respond to accidental HD exposure.

Enteral nutrition (EN) is the administration of a prescribed diet by means of a flexible tube inserted into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. While patients who require EN have a functional GI tract, they are unable or unwilling to orally ingest sufficient food and nutrients to meet their nutritional requirements. An important complication in patients receiving enteral nutrition encompasses pulmonary aspiration. This complication is one of tube-fed patients leading causes of death. Best practices to prevention are explored from ASPEN, the ACG Clinical Guideline, AACN and others.