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Biofilm in Endotracheal Tubes
Biofilm is a complex community of microorganisms that can attach to a surface and lead to a variety of health issues. Biofilm formation in endotracheal tubes is a significant concern for healthcare professionals as it can cause respiratory infections, increase patient morbidity, and prolong hospital stays, as well as a major contributor to antibiotic resistance, making treatment of these infections challenging. According to a report published in 2019 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, ), hospital-acquired infections affect approximately 1 in 31 hospitalized patients, resulting in thousands of deaths and increased healthcare costs each year. Therefore, gaining the needed knowledge and skills to treat and minimize the development of biofilm in endotracheal tubes, reducing the risk of respiratory infections and improving patient treatment and outcomes.
Biofilm in Endotracheal Tubes
Biofilm is a complex community of microorganisms that can attach to a surface and lead to a variety of health issues. Biofilm formation in endotracheal tubes is a significant concern for healthcare professionals as it can cause respiratory infections, increase patient morbidity, and prolong hospital stays, as well as a major contributor to antibiotic resistance, making treatment of these infections challenging. According to a report published in 2019 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, ), hospital-acquired infections affect approximately 1 in 31 hospitalized patients, resulting in thousands of deaths and increased healthcare costs each year. Therefore, gaining the needed knowledge and skills to treat and minimize the development of biofilm in endotracheal tubes, reducing the risk of respiratory infections and improving patient treatment and outcomes.
Long-Term Artificial Airways
Long-term artificial airways play a critical role in the care of patients who require long-term mechanical ventilation or airway management. Patients with tracheostomies or other long-term artificial airways require specialized care to prevent complications such as infection, airway obstruction, and difficulty breathing. Therefore, healthcare workers who are involved in the management of these patients must have a thorough understanding of the terminology, procedures, and potential complications associated with long-term artificial airways to ensure the best possible care, as well as outcomes for their patients.
Long-Term Artificial Airways
Long-term artificial airways play a critical role in the care of patients who require long-term mechanical ventilation or airway management. Patients with tracheostomies or other long-term artificial airways require specialized care to prevent complications such as infection, airway obstruction, and difficulty breathing. Therefore, healthcare workers who are involved in the management of these patients must have a thorough understanding of the terminology, procedures, and potential complications associated with long-term artificial airways to ensure the best possible care, as well as outcomes for their patients.
The Role of Oral Care in the Prevention of Hospital Acquired Pneumonia
In the US, ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) and non-ventilator associated pneumonia (NVAP) is the leading type of hospital associated infection (HAI). It is found that VAP and NVAP occurs in 2-16 patients per 1000 in the US. VAP and NVAP increases patient length of stay, rate of mortality, and hospital cost. There is a simple way of preventing this common type of AHI by providing patients with good oral hygiene. Studies show that regular oral hygiene can significantly reduce incidence of VAP and NVAP. This presentation will discuss the cost and incidence of VAP and NVAP, risk factors that increase the development of HAP , the role of healthcare provider (HCP) in the prevention of VAP and NVAP, and recommendations for HCPs to implement prevention of VAP and NVAP.
The Role of Oral Care in the Prevention of Hospital Acquired Pneumonia
In the US, ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) and non-ventilator associated pneumonia (NVAP) is the leading type of hospital associated infection (HAI). It is found that VAP and NVAP occurs in 2-16 patients per 1000 in the US. VAP and NVAP increases patient length of stay, rate of mortality, and hospital cost. There is a simple way of preventing this common type of AHI by providing patients with good oral hygiene. Studies show that regular oral hygiene can significantly reduce incidence of VAP and NVAP. This presentation will discuss the cost and incidence of VAP and NVAP, risk factors that increase the development of HAP , the role of healthcare provider (HCP) in the prevention of VAP and NVAP, and recommendations for HCPs to implement prevention of VAP and NVAP.
Development and Age Specific Considerations for Improving Perioperative Outcomes
In this course, we will cover age-specific differences in our patients, decision-making assessments, care plan development, perioperative risk assessment tools, and conditions that can reduce patients’ decision-making abilities. Age-specific competencies are a set of skills that will help you provide care to your patient at their current stage of life. As individuals age, there are developmental stages that have a general correlation with age. Through this course, you will gain an understanding of each stage and learn to take into consideration each patient’s individuality. Course expiration date: 1/31/2026
Development and Age Specific Considerations for Improving Perioperative Outcomes
In this course, we will cover age-specific differences in our patients, decision-making assessments, care plan development, perioperative risk assessment tools, and conditions that can reduce patients’ decision-making abilities. Age-specific competencies are a set of skills that will help you provide care to your patient at their current stage of life. As individuals age, there are developmental stages that have a general correlation with age. Through this course, you will gain an understanding of each stage and learn to take into consideration each patient’s individuality. Course expiration date: 1/31/2026
Acquisition of Organ and Tissue for Donation
Organ and tissue transplantation can be life-saving. Over 41,000 transplants took place in the United States in 2021. The process for acquiring organs and tissue for donation is complex and requires a team of dedicated professionals to ensure timely acquisition and transplantation. This activity discusses basic concepts and statistics of organ and tissue donation, supply and demand of organ and tissue donation, barriers to increasing the availability of donation, and nurses’ roles in the transplant process. Course expiration date: 4/5/2026
Acquisition of Organ and Tissue for Donation
Organ and tissue transplantation can be life-saving. Over 41,000 transplants took place in the United States in 2021. The process for acquiring organs and tissue for donation is complex and requires a team of dedicated professionals to ensure timely acquisition and transplantation. This activity discusses basic concepts and statistics of organ and tissue donation, supply and demand of organ and tissue donation, barriers to increasing the availability of donation, and nurses’ roles in the transplant process. Course expiration date: 4/5/2026
Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are troubling side effects of chemotherapy. Controlling and preventing nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer is key to the patient’s quality of life. Nausea and vomiting can also cause a multitude of additional problems, such as anorexia and metabolic disturbances, and lead to mental and physical deterioration.
This activity defines the different types of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and discusses the risk factors, the prevalence of CINV, and the evidence-based guidelines for controlling and preventing CINV. Course expiration date: 4/3/2026
Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are troubling side effects of chemotherapy. Controlling and preventing nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer is key to the patient’s quality of life. Nausea and vomiting can also cause a multitude of additional problems, such as anorexia and metabolic disturbances, and lead to mental and physical deterioration.
This activity defines the different types of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and discusses the risk factors, the prevalence of CINV, and the evidence-based guidelines for controlling and preventing CINV. Course expiration date: 4/3/2026
Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injuries (MARSI)
A prevalent but under-recognized complication in healthcare settings is skin injury related to medical adhesives. Officially termed medical adhesive-related skin injuries, or MARSI, this type of injury can occur across all care settings and age groups. MARSI occurs when the proper technique for application and/or removal of adhesive products is not used, resulting in tissue trauma. These injuries impact not only patient safety and quality of life but the cost of healthcare, as well. Course expiration date: 10/6/2025
Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injuries (MARSI)
A prevalent but under-recognized complication in healthcare settings is skin injury related to medical adhesives. Officially termed medical adhesive-related skin injuries, or MARSI, this type of injury can occur across all care settings and age groups. MARSI occurs when the proper technique for application and/or removal of adhesive products is not used, resulting in tissue trauma. These injuries impact not only patient safety and quality of life but the cost of healthcare, as well. Course expiration date: 10/6/2025
Best Practices for Enteral Access Devices (EADs)
In todays healthcare landscape, the use of EADs for nutritional support, medication administration, hydration, and gastric decompression is increasing rapidly. As a result, understanding the safe use and best practices for EADs is essential for healthcare personnel. By actively seeking knowledge and participating in the selection and care of these devices, healthcare providers can become an invaluable resource for safe patient care. This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of EADs, including the rationale for enteral nutrition, the various types of EADs, potential complications associated with their use, and best practices for their care in adult patients.
Best Practices for Enteral Access Devices (EADs)
In todays healthcare landscape, the use of EADs for nutritional support, medication administration, hydration, and gastric decompression is increasing rapidly. As a result, understanding the safe use and best practices for EADs is essential for healthcare personnel. By actively seeking knowledge and participating in the selection and care of these devices, healthcare providers can become an invaluable resource for safe patient care. This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of EADs, including the rationale for enteral nutrition, the various types of EADs, potential complications associated with their use, and best practices for their care in adult patients.
Management of Central Venous Catheters
According to Infection Control Today, approximately 5 million patients in the United States are put at risk for a potentially life-threatening infection due to the insertion of a medical device. In another article in Infection Control Today, persons with a central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) are 2-4 times more likely to die due to an infection and CLABSIs are a leading contributor to healthcare acquired infections. This course will provide an overview of central venous catheters (CVC), discuss the prevalence of complications from CVCs, and review evidence-based guidelines in the documentation, insertion, assessment, and management of CVCs.
Management of Central Venous Catheters
According to Infection Control Today, approximately 5 million patients in the United States are put at risk for a potentially life-threatening infection due to the insertion of a medical device. In another article in Infection Control Today, persons with a central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) are 2-4 times more likely to die due to an infection and CLABSIs are a leading contributor to healthcare acquired infections. This course will provide an overview of central venous catheters (CVC), discuss the prevalence of complications from CVCs, and review evidence-based guidelines in the documentation, insertion, assessment, and management of CVCs.