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This webcast will look at the connection between catheter related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) and thrombosis — how they're related and why they can lead to serious and potentially life threatening complications. The program will also address interventions that include catheter flushing, thrombolytics, and advanced device technology to prevent intraluminal thrombotic occlusions. Upon completion of the webcast, CEs are available for RNs (1.25 credit hours) and pharmacists (1.25 credit hours).
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Scroll down to Past vhatv Satellite Network Broadcasts and click - Keeping the Lines Open with Evidence Based Practice and Advanced Technologies - August 6, 2008
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This program is provided free of charge.
Expires August 7, 2009
This webcast will discuss how you can take a proactive multidisciplinary approach in the planning, selection, implementation, and diffusion of medication technology to address potential medication errors. A business case is presented for the use of ?intelligent? medication technology that includes wireless IV infusion devices and bar coded medication administration systems. Upon completion of the webcast, CEs are available for RNs (1 credit hour) and pharmacists (1 credit hour).
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Scroll down to Past vhatv Satellite Network Broadcasts and click Clinical Data Analysis Roundtable - May 14, 2008
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This program is provided free of charge.
Expires May 15, 2009
This CE offering outlines the advantages and disadvantages of available technologies designed to reduce the risk of medication errors as well as how to develop an implementation plan for intelligent infusion technology. It describes the role of the health-system pharmacist and data generated by medication administration technologies quality improvement strategies to minimize medication errors.
The first author, Burnis D. Breland, M.S., Pharm.D., FASHP Director of Pharmacy, The Medical Center, Inc. Columbus, GA, addressed how his institution utilized the technology to protect their patients from medication errors. The second author, Philip J. Schneider, M.S., FASHP, Clinical Professor and Director, The Ohio State University, evaluated the adoption of "intelligent" technology in the U.S. market. Review the material in the following PDF; 1.5 contact hours of nursing and pharmacy credit is available upon completion of the test.
This program is provided free of charge by an unrestricted educational grant from Hospira, Inc.
Expires March 10, 2011
This CE offering takes a closer look at what you need to know about wireless IV infusion technology—what it is, how it works, and what it takes to secure your system. This information helps to make important hospital technology decisions. Review the material in the following webcast or monograph; 1.25 hours of nursing and pharmacy CE credit is available upon completion.
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Scroll down to Past vhatv Satellite Network Broadcasts and click Security and Wireless IV Infusion Devices – Is Your System Secure? Feb. 21
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The webcast is available through February 22, 2009
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This program is provided free of charge.
Expires July 1, 2010
This CE offering reviews the pathophysiology of severe sepsis and septic shock as well as the interventions that improve oxygen transport and delivery. Review the material in the following PDF; 1.0 contact hour of RN CE credit is available upon completion of the test.
This program is provided free of charge.
Expires January 1, 2010
This monograph describes the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report Preventing Medication Errors on infusion therapy and the current state of "smart" pump use in U.S. hospitals. It helps the reader to understand the causes of serious adverse drug events associated with PCA infusions. It describes how to organize a multidisciplinary team to build a drug library for safe PCA administration. Also, this monograph addresses how to utilize data from PCA smart pumps for continuous quality improvement. Review the material in the following PDF; pharmacists can receive 1.5 contact hours and nurses can receive 1.0 contact hours.
The authors include the following:
- Allen Vaida, PharmD, FASHP, Executive VP at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices
- Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FASCP, Medication Safety Analyst at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices
- Barbara Urbanski, MS, RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist at the University of Michigan Hospitals
- John Mitchell, PharmD, FASHP, University of Michigan Health Service
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Then, click PCA Drug libraries: designing, implementing, and analyzing cqi reports to optimize patient safety
This program is provided free of charge.
Expires May 1, 2010
This monograph describes the recommendations of the 2006 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on preventing medication errors that relate to infusion therapy and "smart" pump technology. It discusses the current state of smart pump use in U.S. hospitals. It helps the reader to understand the role of smart pump technology in preventing medication errors. Also, this monograph addresses how to create a plan for smart pump implementation, including defining scope of use, development of drug libraries, providing education, and conducting maintenance and monitoring. Review the material in the following PDF; pharmacists can receive 1.5 contact hours and nurses can receive 1.0 contact hours.
The authors include the following:
- Michael R. Cohen, RPh, MS, ScD, FASHP, President at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices
- Philip Schneider, MS, FASHP, Clinical Professor at The Ohio State University
- Kristin Niemi, PharmD, Pharmacy Educator at Sutter Medical Center
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Then, click Effective approaches to standardization and implementation of smart pump technology
This program is provided free of charge.
Expires May 1, 2010
This webcast discusses innovations in smart pumps as well as multidisciplinary approaches in medication safety technology for the enhancement of patient safety.
Upon completion of the webcast, CEs are available for RNs (1.50 credit hours) and pharmacists (1.50 credit hours).
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Scroll down to 2007 Programs and click Patient Safety: Addressing Potential Errors Proactively with Technology.
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This program is provided free of charge.
Expires December 13, 2008
This
CE offering describes malnutrition in patients with cancer, metabolic abnormalities associated with cachexia, the effects of parenteral nutrition in cancer treatment and the importance of patient selection for parenteral nutrition.
Open the PDF listed below, review the material, complete the quiz and submit to the continuing education provider to receive 1.5 hours
(0.15 CEUs) of ACPE-approved continuing education hours for pharmacists.
This program is provided free of charge.
Expires August 15, 2009
This CE offering summarizes presentations conducted at the 2005 ASHP Mid-Year meeting. The presentations were done by Mike Cohen, President of ISMP (Safety issues associate with PCA), Robert Weber from UPMC (developing quality indicator for PCA) and Janet Moss from Advocate Health in IL (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in reducing errors with PCA). The presentations focus on the use and challenges of PCA and its technology to address medication error issues. Open the PDF listed below, review the material, complete the quiz and submit to the continuing education provider (www.ismp.org/ce/default.asp) to receive 1.5 hours (0.15 CEUs) approved continuing education credits for pharmacists and 1.0 hours (0.10 CEUs) approved continuing education credits for nurses.
This program is provided free of charge.
Expires April 1, 2009