Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) are a large public health problem and a patient safety priority. An ADE is defined as “an injury resulting from the use of a drug. Under this definition, the term ADE includes harm caused by the drug (adverse drug reactions and overdoses) and harm from the use of the drug (including dose […]
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Bacteria hitchhike and latch on to surfaces and hands, so reducing this risk, must be part of an organization’s Infection Prevention Control program. Infections in our older adult population have high mortality rates and contaminated environmental surfaces is often a source. In this webinar, Cheri Fast will discuss the benefits of having a proactive approach to
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Attend this Roundtable discussion to learn more about immunization efforts and activity in the Dakotas. Register Today. Session Objectives: As a result of attending, participants will be better able to: Understand vaccination rates in North and South Dakota Discuss vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, social media and how to have constructive conversations Learn about vaccine storage and
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The United States is experiencing an unprecedented mental health crisis for people of all ages. Even before the onset of COVID-19, depression and anxiety rates were rising. Resulting disruptions in routines and relationships over the last 2+ years have pushed these levels higher. Today, we will examine recent data to see the effects on our
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Life is complicated and every person faces different challenges. Financial status, culture, language, education, and even zip code has an impact on overall physical and mental health. These social determinants impact positive health outcomes Addressing health disparities leads to health equity and improved quality of life. As trusted community members, healthcare professionals aware of health
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To stop the spread of infections, everyone working in a healthcare facility needs to have a foundational knowledge of infection prevention and must be ready to implement basic measures throughout their workday and at home. In this session, we will discuss how infections spread and identify ways to break this chain. We will discuss the
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7th Annual Nicotine Dependence Conference/Webinar Series by CHI St. Alexius Health & Sanford Health – Bismarck January 10 and 17, 2022 All times Central Standard Time January 10 Tobacco, Electronic Cigarettes (ENDS) and the Latest Emerging Products Heather Austin – 10 a.m. (2 hrs.) • Learn the history and evolution of tobacco products from first
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7th Annual Nicotine Dependence Conference/Webinar Series by CHI St. Alexius Health & Sanford Health – Bismarck January 10 and 17, 2022 All times Central Standard Time January 10 Tobacco, Electronic Cigarettes (ENDS) and the Latest Emerging Products Heather Austin – 10 a.m. (2 hrs.) • Learn the history and evolution of tobacco products from first
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Burnout is rarely an individual issue alone. This presentation will discuss risks related to caretaker/provider health during times of crises as well as models for both individual and organizational wellness. Objectives: After this presentation, the participant, will be able to: Identify tools for resilience for care providers Identify traits of resilient communities and organizations Speaker:
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This webinar aims to emphasize the importance of adhering to the basics of environmental cleaning and disinfection to promote patient and resident safety, staff wellness, and reduce healthcare acquired infections. Content is geared for environmental services workers, certified nurse aides, and nurses in long term care, hospitals, outpatient settings and clinics. Register Today. Presenter: Cheri Fast,
