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Acronym | Full Credit Type Name |
AAPC | American Academy of Professional Coders |
CA | California Board of Registered Nurses |
CBSPD | Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. |
CCMC | Commission for Case Manager Certification |
CRCE | Continuing Respiratory Care Education |
HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) | Healthcare Sterile Processing Association |
NCCT | National Center for Competency Testing |
ASRT | American Society of Radiologic Technologists |
Credits CA:2.0, NCCT:2.0
Review the process of normal wound healing, as well as the consequences of delayed healing, and the techniques and products used to promote successful healing. The pathogenesis and consequences of adhesion formation are also explained in this course, followed by a discussion of the methods used to prevent adhesions.
Credits CA:2.0, NCCT:2.0
Management of bleeding is an important part of any invasive procedure, and a wide variety of topical adjunctive hemostatic agents are available to supplement the surgeon’s application of conventional approaches to this critical outcome. This course begins with a description of the components of whole blood and the natural process of hemostasis, followed by an explanation of where topical hemostats act within this sequence of events.
Credit CA:2.0
Preventing disease transmission is a major concern for all members of the perioperative team. This continuing education activity discusses the triangle of concern presented by bacterial penetration of barrier fabrics (ie, surgical gowns, face masks, and sterilization wraps) through forced air currents and its implications for the perioperative nurse.
Credits CRCE:2.0
Both tube dislodgement and medical device-related pressure injuries can lead to significant morbidity and mortality for the patient and potential legal and financial risks for healthcare organizations. This learning activity will outline the incidence, complications, and costs of unplanned extubation and medical device-related pressure injuries.