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Credits ASRT:1.75

This program introduces the history and overview of transfemoral access (TFA) and transradial access (TRA), and provides parameters to aid in knowing when to use the TFA versus the TRA approach for diagnostic and interventional endovascular procedures.


Credits CA:2.0, CBSPD:2.0, HSPA:2.0, NCCT:2.0

According to governing and recommending entities, frequent monitoring and timely feedback provides the best information to help drive and improve outcomes. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of various compliance monitoring methods, and implementing the most compatible method, can assist organizations with acquiring sustained improvement.


Credits NA

This continuing education reviews common surgical positioning injuries, high-risk surgical positions, and how team collaboration and communication can help prevent patient harm. Strategies, techniques, and evidence-based guidelines for steep deep Trendelenburg, prone, beach chair, and lateral positions are covered.


Credits CA:2.0, NCCT:2.0, CBSPD:2.0, HSPA:2.0

Ultrasound probes are used in nearly all departments in clinical settings including point of care situations such as the bedside and remote clinics. This continuing education covers best practices to prevent the transmission of infection.


Credits CA:2.0, NCCT:2.0

Será descrita uma visão geral dos tipos de dreno torácico, indicações para uso eficaz e principais fatores de gerenciamento. O uso seguro e eficaz de sistemas de drenagem torácica será discutido para que os profissionais de enfermagem possam fornecer cuidados de alta qualidade aos seus pacientes para a obtenção dos melhores resultados.


Credits CA:2.0, NCCT:2.0

This continuing education activity provides a review of the key considerations for the appropriate selection and use of surgical gowns as an infection prevention measure for both patients and the surgical team. Standards and guidelines pertaining to the selection and use of surgical gowns published by various federal agencies and professional organizations are covered.


Credit CA:2.0, NCCT:2.0, HSPA:2.0, CBSPD:2.0

La colecistectomía laparoscópica (CL) es el tratamiento de referencia para los cálculos biliares y otras enfermedades de la vesícula biliar. Si bien la CL se ha convertido en un procedimiento muy común, a menudo realizado en entornos ambulatorios, todavía presenta riesgos para el paciente. Cada miembro del equipo perioperatorio, incluidos enfermeras tituladas, técnicos de quirófano y técnicos en esterilización, desempeña un papel fundamental en la optimización de la seguridad y eficacia de la CL. Este curso de formación analizará la incidencia y prevalencia de los cálculos biliares sintomáticos, las técnicas quirúrgicas clave establecidas para garantizar la extirpación segura de la vesícula biliar y los aspectos y actividades de seguridad fundamentales para el reprocesamiento del instrumental laparoscópico y de los suministros quirúrgicos (como los clips aplicados en el conducto cístico) que ayuden a cada paciente de CL a evitar complicaciones y lograr un resultado posoperatorio óptimo.


Credits: ASRT: 1.75

In this educational activity, the role of common AF risk factors and biomarkers prediction of incident AF will be summarized. Current treatment options based on the latest clinical evidence for the management of AF will be discussed, including patient identification, indications for use and risks. Finally, recommendations from leading clinical guidelines will be reviewed.


Credit CA:2.5

This activity-based program reinforces knowledge of key concepts to help patients stay on PD therapy.


Credits CA:2.0, NCCT:2.0

Learn about updated guidance for the prevention of the transmission of CRE (arbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae) and related superbugs during gastrointestinal endoscopy and new standards of practice regarding infection prevention and control in the GI endoscopic setting.


Credits CA:2.0, NCCT:2.0

Electrosurgery may be hazardous, so it is important that clinicians understand how electricity behaves and relates to electrosurgical function and applications can contribute to its safe use. Knowledge of the intraoperative and postoperative medical and nursing considerations and interventions can impact positive patient outcomes.


Credits CA:2.0, NCCT:2.0

Gloves are a common medical device used as barrier protection in the medical field. This continuing education discusses how latex surgical gloves are being replaced with synthetic alternatives to create latex-safe environments.


Credit CA:1.0

In this session Dr. Nava will discuss how nurses, through leadership and advocacy, can drive conversations and policy changes at the organizational, local, state, and national levels that dismantle discriminatory structures and ensure equitable healthcare access and delivery.


Credit CA:1.0; NCCT:1.0; CBSPD:1.0; HSPA:1.0

This program defines the characteristics of hazardous drugs, identifies groups of HCWs at greatest risk, and describes potential routes and effects of occupational exposure. Recommendations offered by government agencies and professional associations for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) are summarized, focusing on the proper use of gloves and gowns when handling chemotherapy drugs.


Credits CA:1.0

In this educational activity, you’ll gain the necessary knowledge to implement and fine tune an efficient robotic surgery program in the acute care setting. You’ll hear about best practices to achieve programmatic alignment, what staffing considerations you should make, and how to implement recruitment and retention ideas tailored to the unique demands of the program.


Credit CA:2.0; NCCT:2.0; CCMC:2.0

This continuing education activity will review surgical treatment options for axial pain caused by DDD and new clinical evidence that assists spine surgeons in selecting the most effective treatment plan for appropriately indicated patients. It will provide an overview of the prevalence of axial back pain and DDD, followed by brief discussions of the relevant lumbar spine and intervertebral disc anatomy and the clinical implications of DDD.

Explore how AORN guidelines can be combined with the latest innovations in surgical infection prevention to improve patient safety and surgical outcomes. You'll learn about AORN's best practices, innovative strategies to minimize SSIs, and the integration of these standards with new technologies.


Credit CA:2.0, NCCT:2.0, HSPA:2.0, CBSPD:2.0

La cholécystectomie laparoscopique (CL) est le traitement de choix pour les calculs biliaires et autres maladies de la vésicule biliaire. Si la CL est devenue une procédure très courante, souvent pratiquée en ambulatoire, elle n'en présente pas moins des risques pour le patient. Chaque membre de l'équipe péri-opératoire, y compris les infirmières, les techniciens en chirurgie et les agents de stérilisation, joue un rôle essentiel dans l'optimisation de la sécurité et de l'efficacité de la CL. Cette activité d'apprentissage abordera l'incidence et la prévalence des calculs biliaires symptomatiques, les techniques chirurgicales clés établies pour garantir une ablation de la vésicule biliaire en toute sécurité, ainsi que les aspects et activités critiques en matière de sécurité pour le retraitement des instruments laparoscopiques et les fournitures chirurgicales, telles que les clips pour le canal cystique, qui permettent à chaque patient subissant une CL d'éviter les complications et d'obtenir un résultat postopératoire optimal.


Credit CA:1.0

The constant risks posed by a broad range of microorganisms in fast-paced healthcare environments can be overwhelming. This primer will cover (1) the most prevalent MDRO; (2) UV-C air and surface disinfection technologies and how to evaluate their broad-spectrum efficacy; and (3) hands-on best practices for safe, effective implementation.


No credit

Learn how to use the Sabina Sit-to-Stand Patient left. The Sabina Sit-to-Stand Patient Lift helps you transfer patients to and from the bed, chair, and toilet by lifting them from sitting to a standing position.

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