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Home Health Agencies are subject to Federal rules and regulations in order to operate. The oversight provided by the Federal government primarily falls under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS has implemented policies and continues to shape care delivery for those utilizing home health services to better standardize care and set basic requirements for home health agencies to adhere to. This course will specifically explore a number of Acts that have been incredibly influential in shaping policy formation for home health agencies. These include the Americans with Disabilities Act, Civil Rights Act of 1991, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1993. The course will look at the history and necessity of these Acts and how they continue to impact home health care delivery in the modern healthcare setting.

This course provides an overview of fall risk assessment and prevention in acute care settings. It covers the background and significance of falls, risk factors associated with falls, fall risk assessment, fall prevention care planning, post-fall management, and creating a culture of safety. The course emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to care and the importance of addressing multiple components of fall prevention.

This course is designed to help mandated reporters in North Dakota state. The course covers the legal obligations of mandated reporters, their duties, and protections. It is structured into six lessons, each focusing on different aspects of child abuse. Including who are the most vulnerable to suffering abuse, and the impact it can have in a child’s life. Different types of abuse are explained throughout this course. Additionally, the course outlines three compelling reasons why reporting child abuse is imperative, stressing the role mandated reporters play in safeguarding the well-being of children. A crucial aspect covered in the course is the impact of reporting abuse. It underscores the significance of reporting incidents promptly and provides insights into the reporting process.

This course provides an overview to Assault Prevention and Protection in the workplace, it covers how to recognize, and respond to assaultive behaviors in healthcare settings. The different types of workplace violence, risk factors, de-escalation techniques, and strategies for minimizing the use of restraints is also included.

This course explores the complex ethical dimensions of providing care and support to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Designed for healthcare professionals, the course examines the multifaceted ethical dilemmas, principles, and considerations integral to HIV/AIDS care. Key topics include informed consent, stigma reduction, cultural sensitivity, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare.
Participants will deeply dive into these areas, understanding the nuances of each and the importance of maintaining ethical standards in their professional practice. The course emphasizes the critical ethical responsibilities healthcare professionals hold in managing HIV/AIDS, guiding them to provide compassionate, respectful, and equitable care to all patients.
This course is designed to enhance healthcare professionals’ understanding and application of ethical principles in HIV/AIDS care, focusing on informed consent, stigma reduction, cultural sensitivity, and equitable access to healthcare.

The course focuses on equipping healthcare professionals with the necessary skills to prevent and effectively manage situations that could lead to allegations of abuse. The course covers various topics, including recognizing the concept of abuse in healthcare, identifying factors contributing to allegations, and describes common reasons patients submit complaints. Additionally, it provides strategies for managing difficult interactions with patients, such as active listening, effective communication, and empathy. The course emphasizes the importance of having clear policies, conducting thorough investigations, and addressing unprofessional behavior promptly to prevent allegations of abuse.

This course provides an overview to individuals as mandated reporters about their legal responsibility to report abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults and children with information that is relevant to most states. Through this course, learners will be able to identify various types of vulnerable abuse and neglect and navigate through the reporting process.

This training module is for civilian mental health providers who want to develop a better understanding about how the military works and who comprises the armed forces. It provides an overview of military culture to include basics about its history, organizational structure, core values, branches of the service, mission, and operations, as well as the differences between the active and reserve components. Participants acquire greater competency in working with Service members by learning military culture and terminology, and by discussing how aspects of the military culture impact behaviors and perspectives.

Healthcare facilities that utilize radiation in any form must implement safety measures to prevent short and long-term exposure for all personnel at risk. These measures require organizations to designate qualified, adequately credentialed and trained staff to manage all radiation material, transmission equipment and waste according to federal and state regulations. This course provides some information for ionizing radiation to become familiar with key terms in radiation safety and be oriented to radioactive materials and radiation producing devices for staff that are in the vicinity of this radiation.