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Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@akhealthcare.com Tue, 13 May 2008 21:10:38 GMT Articles http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/art/?1 <p dir="ltr" style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida gathered together for their biennial celebration honoring 100 of the area&#8217;s top nurses.&nbsp; This wonderful event took place Saturday, May 12th&nbsp;at Jacksonville&#8217;s prestigious Hyatt Hotel, in conjunction with&nbsp; National Nurses week.&nbsp; Professional colleagues, family members, patients, and community members were invited to nominate exemplary nurses to be one of the Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida awardees.</p> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AKH Inc. is&nbsp;honored to&nbsp;announce our very own Great 100 Nurses award recipient, &nbsp;<a href="http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?14#ginny">Virginia "Ginny" &nbsp;McCarty</a>, RN, CIC, LHRM.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ginny work as the CE Coordinator&nbsp;for AKH Inc. We would like to express a special congratulations to her and all of the other 99 Great 100 Nurses of 2007.<br></div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This superb evening composed of dining, video presentations, music, and an awards ceremony was promoted through various media outlets which served to educate the community on the work of the registered nurse, the extent of the nursing shortage, and available programs.&nbsp; Community supporters included all of the major nurse employers &#8211; hospitals, public health departments, colleges and schools of nursing.&nbsp; Attendance at the event and organization awareness has grown with each celebration.</div> <p><a href="http://www.great100nurses.com/" target="_blank">To learn more about this event and the Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida, click here</a>. <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p> <br><br>30-Mar-07 11:00 AM 5/12/07 The Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida Celebration <p dir="ltr" style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida gathered together for their biennial celebration honoring 100 of the area&#8217;s top nurses.&nbsp; This wonderful event took place Saturday, May 12th&nbsp;at Jacksonville&#8217;s prestigious Hyatt Hotel, in conjunction with&nbsp; National Nurses week.&nbsp; Professional colleagues, family members, patients, and community members were invited to nominate exemplary nurses to be one of the Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida awardees.</p> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AKH Inc. is&nbsp;honored to&nbsp;announce our very own Great 100 Nurses award recipient, &nbsp;<a href="http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?14#ginny">Virginia "Ginny" &nbsp;McCarty</a>, RN, CIC, LHRM.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ginny work as the CE Coordinator&nbsp;for AKH Inc. We would like to express a special congratulations to her and all of the other 99 Great 100 Nurses of 2007.<br></div> <div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This superb evening composed of dining, video presentations, music, and an awards ceremony was promoted through various media outlets which served to educate the community on the work of the registered nurse, the extent of the nursing shortage, and available programs.&nbsp; Community supporters included all of the major nurse employers &#8211; hospitals, public health departments, colleges and schools of nursing.&nbsp; Attendance at the event and organization awareness has grown with each celebration.</div> <p><a href="http://www.great100nurses.com/" target="_blank">To learn more about this event and the Great 100 Nurses of Northeast Florida, click here</a>. <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/art/?1 noemail@akhealthcare.com Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:00:00 GMT Release http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/rel/?10 <p><span style="color: #000080"><span style="color: #000080">AKH Inc. is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2 year provisional accreditation from the American Psychological Association to provide continuing education for psychologists.&nbsp; We wish to thank Jennifer Haythornthwaite, PhD for Johns Hopkins who serves as our advisor/reviewer.&nbsp; </span></span></p> <div><span style="color: #000080"><span style="color: #000080">We now offer services that provide certified continuing education to the following national audiences:</span></span></div> <p></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000080"><span style="color: #000080">Physicians – ACCME </span></span> <li><span style="color: #000080"><span style="color: #000080">Pharmacists – ACPE</span></span> <li><span style="color: #000080"><span style="color: #000080">Nurses – ANCC</span></span> <li><span style="color: #000080"><span style="color: #000080">Nurse Practitioners, AANP</span></span> <li><span style="color: #000080"><span style="color: #000080">Psychologists – APA</span></span> </li> </ul> http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/rel/?10 noemail@akhealthcare.com Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/rel/?4 <div style="font-family: Arial"><font face="Arial">AKH Inc. is proud to announce the&nbsp;launch of their new division, <strong><a href="http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?619"><strong>Invisible Walls</strong></a></strong>.<br> This new division specializes in three major areas of service: <em>Production</em>, which includes&nbsp;personalized and commercial production, <em>Website Design</em>, and <em>Image Marketing</em>.&nbsp; Invisible Walls is managed by Lee and Elizabeth Adams.&nbsp; </font> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>As the creative director for Invisible Walls, Mr. Adams capitalizes on over 10 years experience in radio and television. He assists clients with creating and implementing innovative marketing plans which include website development and graphic design. </div> <div> <p align="left">With a degree in Arts Management, Ms. Adams serves as the project manager for Invisible Walls. Her knowledge in website design, marketing, event coordination and association development allows her to match the right solution for clients’ promotional needs.</p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial">From special project development, to single meeting or small conference management, and graphic design to video or audio production services,&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?619"><strong>Invisible Walls</strong></a></strong> allows for innovative marketing campaigns, original web content, and effective branding techniques.</font></p> </div> </div> http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/rel/?4 noemail@akhealthcare.com Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:00:00 GMT Release http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/rel/?1 <p><font face="Arial">AKH Inc. is please to announce it is in their 10th year as an accredited provider of continuing education for licensed healthcare professionals.&nbsp;&nbsp; </font></p> <p><font face="Arial">In 1997, AKH Consultant was acquired by Helen Holman Consulting, Inc.&nbsp; Its owners, Helen and Jon Holman began with state-based providerships for nurses in Florida, and expanded the company’s services to include the provision of nationally accredited continuing education for pharmacists, physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial">The business began in 1997 with 3 employees, in a 400 square foot building in Bay Meadows.&nbsp; Since then, it has moved 3 times, ending up in a new 2,600 square foot building, with 11 employees, and an additional division (see Invisible Walls).</font></p> <p><font face="Arial">In 1999, they&nbsp;worked with CE City to&nbsp;offer web based educational activities.&nbsp; They continue to add additional programming, as well as teaming up with Fox Learning to provide video based educational programs.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial">AKH Inc. continues to consult on educational design, course objectives, content, teaching methods, evaluation methods, and speakers.&nbsp; AKH Inc. brings to its co- and joint-sponsors over 50 years of combined healthcare educational experience, knowledge of various and changing accreditation regulations, experience in content development and project management; skill in course design, development and implementation; and knowledge of commercial support guidelines.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial">It has built a reputation for high quality programs that adhere to education and accreditation standards, and will continue for years to come.</font></p> http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/rel/?1 noemail@akhealthcare.com Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:00:00 GMT Content Managers http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?56 AKH Inc. is proud to provide information on a variety of quality programs at various locations. Click on the topic of your interest for more information about our latest courses: Optimizing Medical Therapy for Patients with Non-Hodkin Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Case-Based Approach PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The primary objective of this program is to provide oncologists, pharmacists, and oncology nurses with current and clinically relevant information on diagnosis, classification, and optimal multidisciplinary management of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia and to help clinicians improve the quality of care they provide their patients. Following a case-based format, the presentations are intended to illustrate best practices in the diagnosis and management of hematologic tumors. Nursing: 4.0 contact hours (California Nurses: 4.8 contact hours) Physicians: 4.0 credit hours ... http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?56 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:56:58 GMT Content Managers http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?1 AKH Inc. welcomes you to our website with a new look. This view reflects our evolving service and product lines and allows your review with fewer clicks. Use our state-of-the-art SECURE shopping cart to order your home study continuing education (CME) courses. All orders are received, processed, and mailed on the same business day. Or choose from our large selection of online activities, many free of charge. Keep up-to-date on your licensure continuing education requirements utilizing our links to board information. Meet these requirements with our quality courses. IV Therapy Video on sale now! For more information, please call: (800)-462-8165 The Nursing Informatics Learning Center provides online, Board approved, high quality professional development courses in Nursing Informatics within the categories of Nursing Practice, Education, Research, and... http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?1 Mon, 12 May 2008 14:47:23 GMT Content Managers http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?173 Online Education Courses HELPFUL HINTS to consider before you start a course: CREDIT - Healthcare professionals are responsible for ensuring the continuing education programs they take meet the requirements for professional licensure as mandated by their state boards. Please read through the front matter of the course you select to determine if it has the appropriate accreditation statement, provider information and contact hours required for your licensure. POST-TEST - Once you access the test portion of the program please be prepared to complete it in one sitting. You may access the post-test prior to the program expiration using your username and password as long as you have not already SUBMITTED it for maximum tries allowed (once or twice as noted in the course’s method of participation). Please note and use the same username and password for program access and to facilitate accurate transcripts. TRANSCRIPTS - Transcripts are available for course titles followed by... http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?173 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:54:33 GMT Content Managers http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?59 Orders for home-study courses may be made by using our convenient shopping cart option, secured through Verisign. Or, if you prefer, call us toll-free (800-462-8165) Monday through Friday (9 am to 5 pm EST) and a member of our staff will assist you. Once you receive your order, review the materials you have received. Each course should contain course content (booklet, book, or video tape), test questions, answer sheet, evaluation, and return envelope. Study the course material. The questions are taken from the course content and should guide your study. Please follow instructions on the test. You may use either pen or pencil. (If you intend to fax us your answer sheet please mark your answers dark & legible in blue or black ink. Red pens or highlighter markers do not transfer over fax.) Complete the entire test answer sheet and evaluation form. Please legibly print all information requested on these forms so that we may provide an accurate certificate. Use this form for... http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?59 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:05:58 GMT Content Managers http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?55 FACILITY DISCOUNTS AKH Inc. offers discounts on home-study programs to facilities that purchase in bulk with the order of 5 or more courses at one time. The following options are available. Facilities that order in bulk and payment accompanies order, the following discounts apply: Order 5 – 14 continuing education courses @ 15% Order 15 – 24 continuing education courses @ 20% Order 25 + continuing education courses @ 25% Facilities that order in bulk but prefer to be invoiced (30 day pay), the following discounts apply: Order 5 - 14 continuing education courses @ 10% Order 15 – 24 continuing education courses @ 15% Order 25 – 99 continuing education courses @ 20% Order 100 + continuing education courses @ 25% The percentage for discounts is calculated... http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?55 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:58:52 GMT Content Managers http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?44 <div><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Microsoft Sans Serif'"> <div align="left"><span style="font-size: 8pt">With an increase in specialty practice among health care professionals, there is also an increase in the need to interact with others of the same specialty; to increase understanding about shared concerns; and to share their commitment and passion about their clinical area of expertise.&nbsp;&nbsp; An online “community of practice” can facilitate this interaction.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt"><font face="#ce_temp_font#"> </div> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Microsoft Sans Serif'"> <div><br> </div> </font></span></span> <div></div> </span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Microsoft Sans Serif'"><span style="font-size: 8pt">AKH Inc. assists specialty groups and businesses to develop communities of practice.</span><br> <br> </span></div> <div> <div align="center"><img height="48" alt="" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/4/Social-Theory.jpg" width="551" border="0" /></div> </div> <div> <div align="center"><img alt="" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/4/Community-of-Practice-final.jpg" border="0" /></div> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Microsoft Sans Serif'"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Wenger, Etienne.&nbsp; <em>Communities of Practice: Learning, Meaning, and Identify</em>.&nbsp; Cambridge University Press, New York, NY, 1998.</span></span></p> </div> http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?44 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:40:04 GMT Content Managers http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?276 Please note: AKH is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST. All orders submitted outside of this time period will be mailed the next business day. Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Social Worker Marriage and Family Therapist Mental Health Counselor Laboratory Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Radiology Please Note: The Florida Bureau of Radiation Control and ARRT will not accept repeat courses even if taken in a different licensure period. Pharmacy Physician CME http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?276 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:34:03 GMT Content Managers http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?463 Online Education Courses HELPFUL HINTS to consider before you start a course: CREDIT - Healthcare professionals are responsible for ensuring the continuing education programs they take meet the requirements for professional licensure as mandated by their state boards. Please read through the front matter of the course you select to determine if it has the appropriate accreditation statement, provider information and contact hours required for your licensure. POST-TEST - Once you access the test portion of the program please be prepared to complete it in one sitting. You may access the post-test prior to the program expiration using your username and password as long as you have not already SUBMITTED it for maximum tries allowed (once or twice as noted in the course’s method of participation). Please note and use the same username and password for program access and to facilitate accurate transcripts. TRANSCRIPTS - Transcripts are available for course titles followed by... http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?463 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:14:40 GMT Content Managers http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?312 Programs written specifically for Certified Nursing Assistants Click here to see available on-line education offerings for Certified Nursing Assistants Meeting Your Educational Needs The mission of AKH Inc. is to provide comprehensive consultative and continuing educational services in support of efforts by individuals, health care facilities, and professional organizations/societies. AKH promotes self-sufficiency for physicians, nurses, pharmacist, therapist, and other healthcare professionals utilizing various educational modalities. Partners in Education and Care We understand the needs of long term, home health and acute care nursing assistants in today’s diverse, competitive environment because we are healthcare providers ourselves. Patient safety is our primary concern and we want to provide you with learning tools that will advance your knowledge, enhance your competence and meet your continuing education needs because we understand that optimal care is your goal... http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?312 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:12:41 GMT Content Managers http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?619 We offer a variety of production services to meet all your advertising, promotional, and personal needs. We understand that each project is unique and are committed to working with you to fulfill the purpose of your project. Invisible Walls can be involved with the entire production process, from pre-production, including concept development and storyboarding to editing and final presentation. We focus our attention on small to mid-sized companies that would normally not consider production based on budgeting restraints and offer our services at competitive prices. Contact us by email (addresses posted below) or by phone [(904) 621-8079] to learn more about our services. We are eager to speak with you regarding your project ideas and objectives. Whatever your interest, it has never been easier to think out of the box with Invisible Walls. Visit our website here. Liz Adams Association Management Director Ladams@Invisible-Walls.com Ms. Adams’ experience comes from... http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/cms/?619 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:15:28 GMT Survey http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?18 Objectives: <br><br>Release Date: 1-Aug-07 9:00 AM<br>Expiration Date: 31-Aug-09 9:00 AM<br><b>To facilitate accurate recording please provide the following information:</b>&nbsp; http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?18 noemail@akhealthcare.com Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT Survey http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?17 Objectives: <br><br>Release Date: 1-Aug-07 9:00 AM<br>Expiration Date: 31-Aug-09 9:00 AM<br><b>To facilitate accurate recording please provide the following information:</b>&nbsp; http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?17 noemail@akhealthcare.com Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT Survey http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?28 Objectives: <br><br>Release Date: 1-Aug-07 9:00 AM<br>Expiration Date: 31-Aug-09 9:00 AM<br><b>To facilitate accurate recording please provide the following information:</b> http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?28 noemail@akhealthcare.com Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT Survey http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?29 Objectives: <br><br>Release Date: 1-Aug-07 9:00 AM<br>Expiration Date: 31-Aug-09 9:00 AM<br><b>To facilitate accurate recording please provide the following information:</b> http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?29 noemail@akhealthcare.com Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT Survey http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?31 Objectives: <br><br>Release Date: 1-Aug-07 9:00 AM<br>Expiration Date: 31-Aug-09 9:00 AM<br><b>To facilitate accurate recording please provide the following information:</b> http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?31 noemail@akhealthcare.com Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT Survey http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?33 Objectives: <br><br>Release Date: 1-Aug-07 9:00 AM<br>Expiration Date: 31-Aug-09 9:00 AM<br><b>To facilitate accurate recording please provide the following information:</b> http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?33 noemail@akhealthcare.com Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT Survey http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?34 Objectives: <br><br>Release Date: 1-Aug-07 9:00 AM<br>Expiration Date: 31-Aug-09 9:00 AM<br><b>To facilitate accurate recording please provide the following information:</b> http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?34 noemail@akhealthcare.com Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT Survey http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?36 Objectives: <br><br>Release Date: 1-Aug-07 9:00 AM<br>Expiration Date: 31-Aug-09 9:00 AM<br><b>To facilitate accurate recording please provide the following information:</b> http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?36 noemail@akhealthcare.com Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT Survey http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?37 Objectives: <br><br>Release Date: 1-Aug-07 9:00 AM<br>Expiration Date: 31-Aug-07 9:00 AM<br><b>To facilitate accurate recording please provide the following information:</b> http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?37 noemail@akhealthcare.com Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT Survey http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/sur/?20 Objectives: <br><br>Release Date: 1-Aug-07 9:00 AM<br>Expiration Date: 31-Aug-09 9:00 AM<br><b>To facilitate accurate recording please provide the following information:</b>&nbsp; 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Method of Participation: The participant should, in order, read the objectives, view each video chapter of the interactive multimedia material and answer the multiple-choice post-test. To view the multimedia material you must enter the post test link and enter your credit card information. After you have done this you must click on the link in the first question to view content. A score of at least 70% is required to successfully complete this program. The corrected answer sheet will be provided for comparison with course information. Please submit the post-test only once for this activity to receive a statement of participation. Multiple statements will not be issued. Please complete an evaluation after you have finished the test. Estimated Time of Completion: This activity should take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Conflict of Interest Statement: It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The faculty must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with commercial interests whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflict of interest is resolved by AKH Inc. prior to certification of the activity. Faculty: Jules Rosen, M.D. is a Professor of Psychiatry at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of the University of Pittsburgh. He is Chief of Consultation-Liaison and Nursing Home Services and the Director of the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program. He was the Principal Investigator for Phases I and II grants funded by the National Institute on Aging to develop and assess the core curriculum of computer-based training for nursing homes personnel called Solutions for Long-term Care. Marcia L. Kollar, RN, Clinical Specialist Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, is a clinical administrator, Nursing Homes/Consultation and Liaison Service/Geriatric Acute-Care Partial Program at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health System. Ms. Kollar served as consultant for the development and assessment of the core curriculum of computer-based training for nursing homes personnel called Solutions for Long-term Care. Test Writer: Virginia McCarty, RN, CIC, LHRM is employed by AKH Inc. as CE Coordinator and is a diploma graduate nurse with certification in infection control and healthcare risk management. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and Florida Risk Managers Association. Ms. McCarty has extensive background in teaching healthcare professionals the principles of infection control, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste management, risk management and documentation. Disclosures: Mr. Rosen discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Ms. Kollar discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Ms. McCarty discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Disclaimer: This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc., Fox Learning Systems, the author(s), and the publisher specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, undetected error, or readers misunderstanding of the content. Joint Sponsorship Statement: Jointly sponsored by AKH Inc. and Fox Learning Systems. Copyright 2007AKH Inc. & Fox Learning Systems To view the evaluation for this course please click here.
]]> Course 2007-08-01T12:00:00Z Courses http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/courses/view.asp?courseid=18
Method of Participation: The participant should, in order, read the objectives, view each video chapter of the interactive multimedia material and answer the multiple-choice post-test. To view the multimedia material you must enter the post test link and enter your credit card information. After you have done this you must click on the link in the first question to view content. A score of at least 70% is required to successfully complete this program. The corrected answer sheet will be provided for comparison with course information. Please submit the post-test only once for this activity to receive a statement of participation. Multiple statements will not be issued. Please complete an evaluation after you have finished the test. Estimated Time of Completion: This activity should take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Conflict of Interest Statement: It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The faculty must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with commercial interests whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflict of interest is resolved by AKH Inc. prior to certification of the activity. Faculty: Jules Rosen, M.D. is a Professor of Psychiatry at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of the University of Pittsburgh. He is Chief of Consultation-Liaison and Nursing Home Services and the Director of the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program. He was the Principal Investigator for Phases I and II grants funded by the National Institute on Aging to develop and assess the core curriculum of computer-based training for nursing homes personnel called Solutions for Long-term Care. Marcia L. Kollar, RN, Clinical Specialist Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, is a clinical administrator, Nursing Homes/Consultation and Liaison Service/Geriatric Acute-Care Partial Program at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health System. Ms. Kollar served as consultant for the development and assessment of the core curriculum of computer-based training for nursing homes personnel called Solutions for Long-term Care. Test Writer: Virginia McCarty, RN, CIC, LHRM is employed by AKH Inc. as CE Coordinator and is a diploma graduate nurse with certification in infection control and healthcare risk management. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and Florida Risk Managers Association. Ms. McCarty has extensive background in teaching healthcare professionals the principles of infection control, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste management, risk management and documentation. Disclosures: Mr. Rosen discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Ms. Kollar discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Ms. McCarty discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Disclaimer: This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc., Fox Learning Systems, the author(s), and the publisher specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, undetected error, or readers misunderstanding of the content. Joint Sponsorship Statement: Jointly sponsored by AKH Inc. and Fox Learning Systems. Copyright 2007AKH Inc. & Fox Learning Systems To view the evaluation for this course please click here.
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Method of Participation: The participant should, in order, read the objectives, view each video chapter of the interactive multimedia material and answer the multiple-choice post-test. To view the multimedia material you must enter the post test link and enter your credit card information. After you have done this you must click on the link in the first question to view content. A score of at least 70% is required to successfully complete this program. The corrected answer sheet will be provided for comparison with course information. Please submit the post-test only once for this activity to receive a statement of participation. Multiple statements will not be issued. Please complete an evaluation after you have finished the test. Estimated Time of Completion: This activity should take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Conflict of Interest Statement: It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The faculty must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with commercial interests whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflict of interest is resolved by AKH Inc. prior to certification of the activity. Faculty: Susan L. Terragna, RN, BSN has over 27 years of experience working in diverse clinical settings, risk management, medical case management, underwriting, risk control, claims and business development. Ms. Terragna's concentration has been on professional and general liability and workers' compensation in the long term care industry. Shep Tapasak, J.D., CPCU is employed by American International Group as a regional manger and Assistant VP with over 21 years in the healthcare liability and risk management insurance industry. Test Writer: Virginia McCarty, RN, CIC, LHRM is employed by AKH Inc. as CE Coordinator and is a diploma graduate nurse with certification in infection control and healthcare risk management. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and Florida Risk Managers Association. Ms. McCarty has extensive background in teaching healthcare professionals the principles of infection control, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste management, risk management and documentation. Disclosures: Ms. Terragna discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Mr. Tapasak discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Ms. McCarty discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Disclaimer: This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc., Fox Learning Systems, the author(s), and the publisher specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, undetected error, or readers misunderstanding of the content. Joint Sponsorship Statement: Jointly sponsored by AKH Inc. and Fox Learning Systems. Copyright 2007AKH Inc. & Fox Learning Systems To view the evaluation for this course please click here.
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Method of Participation: The participant should, in order, read the objectives, view each video chapter of the interactive multimedia material and answer the multiple-choice post-test. To view the multimedia material you must enter the post test link and enter your credit card information. After you have done this you must click on the link in the first question to view content. A score of at least 70% is required to successfully complete this program. The corrected answer sheet will be provided for comparison with course information. Please submit the post-test only once for this activity to receive a statement of participation. Multiple statements will not be issued. Please complete an evaluation after you have finished the test. Estimated Time of Completion: This activity should take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Conflict of Interest Statement: It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The faculty must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with commercial interests whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflict of interest is resolved by AKH Inc. prior to certification of the activity. Faculty: Susan L. Terragna, RN, BSN has over 27 years of experience working in diverse clinical settings, risk management, medical case management, underwriting, risk control, claims and business development. Ms. Terragna's concentration has been on professional and general liability and workers' compensation in the long term care industry. Shep Tapasak, J.D., CPCU is employed by American International Group as a regional manger and Assistant VP with over 21 years in the healthcare liability and risk management insurance industry. Test Writer: Virginia McCarty, RN, CIC, LHRM is employed by AKH Inc. as CE Coordinator and is a diploma graduate nurse with certification in infection control and healthcare risk management. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and Florida Risk Managers Association. Ms. McCarty has extensive background in teaching healthcare professionals the principles of infection control, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste management, risk management and documentation. Disclosures: Ms. Terragna discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Mr. Tapasak discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Ms. McCarty discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Disclaimer: This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc., Fox Learning Systems, the author(s), and the publisher specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, undetected error, or readers misunderstanding of the content. Joint Sponsorship Statement: Jointly sponsored by AKH Inc. and Fox Learning Systems. Copyright 2007AKH Inc. & Fox Learning Systems To view the evaluation for this course please click here.
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Method of Participation: The participant should, in order, read the objectives, view each video chapter of the interactive multimedia material and answer the multiple-choice post-test. To view the multimedia material you must enter the post test link and enter your credit card information. After you have done this you must click on the link in the first question to view content. A score of at least 70% is required to successfully complete this program. The corrected answer sheet will be provided for comparison with course information. Please submit the post-test only once for this activity to receive a statement of participation. Multiple statements will not be issued. Please complete an evaluation after you have finished the test. Estimated Time of Completion: This activity should take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Conflict of Interest Statement: It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The faculty must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with commercial interests whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflict of interest is resolved by AKH Inc. prior to certification of the activity. Faculty: Susan L. Terragna, RN, BSN has over 27 years of experience working in diverse clinical settings, risk management, medical case management, underwriting, risk control, claims and business development. Ms. Terragna's concentration has been on professional and general liability and workers' compensation in the long term care industry. Shep Tapasak, J.D., CPCU is employed by American International Group as a regional manger and Assistant VP with over 21 years in the healthcare liability and risk management insurance industry. Test Writer: Virginia McCarty, RN, CIC, LHRM is employed by AKH Inc. as CE Coordinator and is a diploma graduate nurse with certification in infection control and healthcare risk management. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and Florida Risk Managers Association. Ms. McCarty has extensive background in teaching healthcare professionals the principles of infection control, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste management, risk management and documentation. Disclosures: Ms. Terragna discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Mr. Tapasak discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Ms. McCarty discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Disclaimer: This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc., Fox Learning Systems, the author(s), and the publisher specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, undetected error, or readers misunderstanding of the content. Joint Sponsorship Statement: Jointly sponsored by AKH Inc. and Fox Learning Systems. Copyright 2007AKH Inc. & Fox Learning Systems To view the evaluation for this course please click here.
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Method of Participation: The participant should, in order, read the objectives, view each video chapter of the interactive multimedia material and answer the multiple-choice post-test. To view the multimedia material you must enter the post test link and enter your credit card information. After you have done this you must click on the link in the first question to view content. A score of at least 70% is required to successfully complete this program. The corrected answer sheet will be provided for comparison with course information. Please submit the post-test only once for this activity to receive a statement of participation. Multiple statements will not be issued. Please complete an evaluation after you have finished the test. Estimated Time of Completion: This activity should take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Conflict of Interest Statement: It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The faculty must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with commercial interests whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflict of interest is resolved by AKH Inc. prior to certification of the activity. Faculty: Susan L. Terragna, RN, BSN has over 27 years of experience working in diverse clinical settings, risk management, medical case management, underwriting, risk control, claims and business development. Ms. Terragna's concentration has been on professional and general liability and workers' compensation in the long term care industry. Shep Tapasak, J.D., CPCU is employed by American International Group as a regional manger and Assistant VP with over 21 years in the healthcare liability and risk management insurance industry. Test Writer: Virginia McCarty, RN, CIC, LHRM is employed by AKH Inc. as CE Coordinator and is a diploma graduate nurse with certification in infection control and healthcare risk management. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and Florida Risk Managers Association. Ms. McCarty has extensive background in teaching healthcare professionals the principles of infection control, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste management, risk management and documentation. Disclosures: Ms. Terragna discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Mr. Tapasak discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Ms. McCarty discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Disclaimer: This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc., Fox Learning Systems, the author(s), and the publisher specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, undetected error, or readers misunderstanding of the content. Joint Sponsorship Statement: Jointly sponsored by AKH Inc. and Fox Learning Systems. Copyright 2007AKH Inc. & Fox Learning Systems To view the evaluation for this course please click here.
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Method of Participation: The participant should, in order, read the objectives, view each video chapter of the interactive multimedia material and answer the multiple-choice post-test. To view the multimedia material you must enter the post test link and enter your credit card information. After you have done this you must click on the link in the first question to view content. A score of at least 70% is required to successfully complete this program. The corrected answer sheet will be provided for comparison with course information. Please submit the post-test only once for this activity to receive a statement of participation. Multiple statements will not be issued. Please complete an evaluation after you have finished the test. Estimated Time of Completion: This activity should take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Conflict of Interest Statement: It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The faculty must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with commercial interests whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflict of interest is resolved by AKH Inc. prior to certification of the activity. Faculty: Susan L. Terragna, RN, BSN has over 27 years of experience working in diverse clinical settings, risk management, medical case management, underwriting, risk control, claims and business development. Ms. Terragna's concentration has been on professional and general liability and workers' compensation in the long term care industry. Shep Tapasak, J.D., CPCU is employed by American International Group as a regional manger and Assistant VP with over 21 years in the healthcare liability and risk management insurance industry. Test Writer: Virginia McCarty, RN, CIC, LHRM is employed by AKH Inc. as CE Coordinator and is a diploma graduate nurse with certification in infection control and healthcare risk management. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and Florida Risk Managers Association. Ms. McCarty has extensive background in teaching healthcare professionals the principles of infection control, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste management, risk management and documentation. Disclosures: Ms. Terragna discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Mr. Tapasak discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Ms. McCarty discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Disclaimer: This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc., Fox Learning Systems, the author(s), and the publisher specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, undetected error, or readers misunderstanding of the content. Joint Sponsorship Statement: Jointly sponsored by AKH Inc. and Fox Learning Systems. Copyright 2007AKH Inc. & Fox Learning Systems To view the evaluation for this course please click here.
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Method of Participation: The participant should, in order, read the objectives, view each video chapter of the interactive multimedia material, read the supplemental information below, and answer the multiple-choice post-test. To view the multimedia material you must enter the post test link and enter your credit card information. After you have done this you must click on the link in the first question to view content. A score of at least 70% is required to successfully complete this program. The corrected answer sheet will be provided for comparison with course information. Please submit the post-test only once for this activity to receive a statement of participation. Multiple statements will not be issued. Please complete an evaluation after you have finished the test. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON Module 15 ERGONOMICS AND BODY MECHANICS The following information is required supplemental reading accompanying the video material for Solutions for Long Term Care Module 15. INTRODUCTION Ergonomics and body mechanics are interrelated as they both involve the use of scientific principles during movement. Just as proper body mechanics prevents injury, so does a work area that is ergonomically designed. Although Ergonomics is a broad subject involving physical, cognitive, and organizational domains, ergonomics for purposes of this educational offering is used only in the physical sense. In other words, if the tasks that you perform during the course of doing your job can be performed without causing unnecessary stress and strain on your body, your work environment is ergonomically sound.1 Statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the number one type of work related injury is back injury as more than one million workers suffer back injuries each year.4 Back injuries among healthcare workers occur at a very high rate-about 5% higher than any other type of worker. Furthermore, according to national statistics, six of the top ten professions at greatest risk for back injury are nurses' aides, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, health aides, radiology technicians, and physical therapists.2,3 Nursing personnel in nursing homes were at a 5% higher risk than the nurses in hospitals. From these statistics, you are in the highest risk category for back injuries among nursing personnel.3 All nurses must practice proper body mechanics since the tasks that are performed are mainly accomplished through the use of their own bodies. Thus, body mechanics are the basis for an ergonomically sound work environment. If machines are used to assist in transferring or moving residents, know how to use them properly prior to use. BODY MECHANICS Body mechanics refers to the proper use of our body whether at rest or in motion. The proper use of body mechanics is termed good body mechanics and prevents injuries to our body especially to the back. Machines work effectively when all the moving parts function as they are supposed to. Maintaining good posture is the key to good body mechanics. If we keep our spine in correct alignment and we use our larger, stronger muscles to lift and move objects, we will prevent injury that results from poor body mechanics.3 The reason your back is at high risk of injury is that most of us will bend at the waist to pick something up. When we do this, our body works the same as a lever and puts strain on our backs. A lever has three parts-the fulcrum or balancing point (as in a seesaw) between the force that is trying to move the object and the resistance which is the object itself. When you bend over to lift an object, your back acts as a lever by providing the force necessary to move the object and your body's center of gravity becomes the fulcrum. Although the task of lifting can be accomplished, unnecessary strain is placed on the back.3 The majority of back injuries are not related to a single event. Over time, the work of the back causes stress that can weaken or strain the structures of the back. Such injuries are treated with medications, ice and heat, and often back exercises to strengthen the back. Injuries that occur to the spine involve the discs and nerves and require various treatments including possibly surgery. Spinal injuries can also be acute. Either type of injury can become chronic or continue over a long period of time. Without the support of the spine, the body can not perform routine functions such as sitting, standing or walking. Back injuries can change your lifestyle including your occupation.3 The nursing activities that place you most at risk of having a back injury are moving, transferring, or lifting patients and changing bed linens. There are techniques based on the principles of body mechanics that should be followed to prevent injury. To prevent back injury, always place the height of the bed at the position you need to maintain your center of support or your body's center of gravity. Lower the head of the bed rather than having to work harder to move the patient. Move your feet apart to widen your base of support. Take a good look at the task you face and decide if you need help due to the patient's weight, size or their inability to help themselves. If your facility has devices to lift residents, learn how to use them properly.3 Remember, always push, pull, or roll an object rather than try to lift it. Pull instead of pushing whenever possible. Patients are no exception. When making a bed with the patient in it, pull the patient towards you to the edge of the bed and remove the sheet on the unoccupied side of the bed. After placing the sheet on the empty side of the mattress, roll the patient onto the new sheet and finish putting the sheet on the mattress. Use your leg and arm muscles when assisting the patient out of bed or onto the bedside commode. Remember not to perform the actions that place your back at risk like twisting, overreaching, getting into an awkward position, and lifting.3 OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) issued Ergonomic Guidelines for Nursing Homes in March of 2003.4 The guidelines are not mandatory and do not carry any fines if a facility does not institute them. To prevent back injuries for those working in nursing homes, OSHA recommends that manual lifting of residents be minimized and eliminated if possible. To have an effective ergonomics program, it must be supported by both the administration and management group of the facility. Additionally, employees must be involved and the following components must be present: 4 Identification of the problem Implementation of solutions Addressing reports of injuries Providing training Evaluation of ergonomics efforts An effective ergonomics program has been shown to not only provide a safer and more comfortable work environment but also to benefit the facilities themselves. These benefits include: 4 Reduced staff turnover Reduction in cost of hiring and training new employees Reduced absenteeism Increased productivity Improved employee morale Increased resident comfort To analyze the needs of the residents related to procedures and equipment necessary to move or lift them, several protocols are available.4 The Resident Assessment Instrument is published by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) and can be accessed at: www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/mds20/ Another publication is Patient Care Ergonomics Resource Guide: Safe Patient Handling and Movement from the Patient Safety Center of Inquiry, Veterans Health Administration, and the Department of Defense. This information can be accessed at: http://www.visn8.med.va.gov/patientsafetycenter/ Remember to always use good body mechanics not just at work but wherever you are and whatever you are doing-the back you save may be your own! REFERENCES 1. National Safety Council. NSC-by-Topic-Ergonomics. Available at: http://www.nsc.org/issues/ergo/define.htm Accessed 07/26/2007. 2. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control. NIOSH Publication No. 97-141: Musculoskeletal disorders and workplace factors. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/97-141/ergotxt1.html Accessed 07/17/2007. 3. McCarty V. Body Mechanics: Preventing Self Injury with Proper Use of Your Body. AKH, Inc. 2007. 4. U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Ergonomics: guidelines for nursing homes. Available at: http://www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/nursinghome/final_nh_guidelines.html Accessed 07/17/2007. Estimated Time of Completion: This activity should take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Conflict of Interest Statement: It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The faculty must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with commercial interests whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflict of interest is resolved by AKH Inc. prior to certification of the activity. Faculty: Susan L. Terragna, RN, BSN has over 27 years of experience working in diverse clinical settings, risk management, medical case management, underwriting, risk control, claims and business development. Ms. Terragna's concentration has been on professional and general liability and workers' compensation in the long term care industry. Shep Tapasak, J.D., CPCU is employed by American International Group as a regional manger and Assistant VP with over 21 years in the healthcare liability and risk management insurance industry. Test Writer: Virginia McCarty, RN, CIC, LHRM is employed by AKH Inc. as CE Coordinator and is a diploma graduate nurse with certification in infection control and healthcare risk management. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and Florida Risk Managers Association. Ms. McCarty has extensive background in teaching healthcare professionals the principles of infection control, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste management, risk management and documentation. Disclosures: Ms. Terragna discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Mr. Tapasak discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Ms. McCarty discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Disclaimer: This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc., Fox Learning Systems, the author(s), and the publisher specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, undetected error, or readers misunderstanding of the content. Joint Sponsorship Statement: Jointly sponsored by AKH Inc. and Fox Learning Systems. Copyright 2007AKH Inc. & Fox Learning Systems To view the evaluation for this course please click here.
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Method of Participation: The participant should, in order, read the objectives, view each video chapter of the interactive multimedia material and answer the multiple-choice post-test. To view the multimedia material you must enter the post test link and enter your credit card information. After you have done this you must click on the link in the first question to view content. A score of at least 70% is required to successfully complete this program. The corrected answer sheet will be provided for comparison with course information. Please submit the post-test only once for this activity to receive a statement of participation. Multiple statements will not be issued. Please complete an evaluation after you have finished the test. Estimated Time of Completion: This activity should take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Conflict of Interest Statement: It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The faculty must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with commercial interests whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflict of interest is resolved by AKH Inc. prior to certification of the activity. Faculty: Jules Rosen, M.D. is a Professor of Psychiatry at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of the University of Pittsburgh. He is Chief of Consultation-Liaison and Nursing Home Services and the Director of the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program. He was the Principal Investigator for Phases I and II grants funded by the National Institute on Aging to develop and assess the core curriculum of computer-based training for nursing homes personnel called Solutions for Long-term Care. Marcia L. Kollar, RN, Clinical Specialist Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, is a clinical administrator, Nursing Homes/Consultation and Liaison Service/Geriatric Acute-Care Partial Program at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health System. Ms. Kollar served as consultant for the development and assessment of the core curriculum of computer-based training for nursing homes personnel called Solutions for Long-term Care. Test Writer: Virginia McCarty, RN, CIC, LHRM is employed by AKH Inc. as CE Coordinator and is a diploma graduate nurse with certification in infection control and healthcare risk management. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and Florida Risk Managers Association. Ms. McCarty has extensive background in teaching healthcare professionals the principles of infection control, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste management, risk management and documentation. Disclosures: Mr. Rosen discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Ms. Kollar discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Ms. McCarty discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Disclaimer: This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc., Fox Learning Systems, the author(s), and the publisher specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, undetected error, or readers misunderstanding of the content. Joint Sponsorship Statement: Jointly sponsored by AKH Inc. and Fox Learning Systems. Copyright 2007AKH Inc. & Fox Learning Systems To view the evaluation for this course please click here.
]]> Course 2007-08-01T12:00:00Z Courses http://www.akhealthcare.com/en/courses/view.asp?courseid=26
Method of Participation: The participant should, in order, read the objectives, view each video chapter of the interactive multimedia material and answer the multiple-choice post-test. To view the multimedia material you must enter the post test link and enter your credit card information. After you have done this you must click on the link in the first question to view content. A score of at least 70% is required to successfully complete this program. The corrected answer sheet will be provided for comparison with course information. Please submit the post-test only once for this activity to receive a statement of participation. Multiple statements will not be issued. Please complete an evaluation after you have finished the test. Estimated Time of Completion: This activity should take approximately 60 minutes to complete. Conflict of Interest Statement: It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The faculty must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with commercial interests whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflict of interest is resolved by AKH Inc. prior to certification of the activity. Faculty: Jules Rosen, M.D. is a Professor of Psychiatry at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of the University of Pittsburgh. He is Chief of Consultation-Liaison and Nursing Home Services and the Director of the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program. He was the Principal Investigator for Phases I and II grants funded by the National Institute on Aging to develop and assess the core curriculum of computer-based training for nursing homes personnel called Solutions for Long-term Care. Marcia L. Kollar, RN, Clinical Specialist Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, is a clinical administrator, Nursing Homes/Consultation and Liaison Service/Geriatric Acute-Care Partial Program at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health System. Ms. Kollar served as consultant for the development and assessment of the core curriculum of computer-based training for nursing homes personnel called Solutions for Long-term Care. Test Writer: Virginia McCarty, RN, CIC, LHRM is employed by AKH Inc. as CE Coordinator and is a diploma graduate nurse with certification in infection control and healthcare risk management. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and Florida Risk Managers Association. Ms. McCarty has extensive background in teaching healthcare professionals the principles of infection control, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste management, risk management and documentation. Disclosures: Mr. Rosen discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Ms. Kollar discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Ms. McCarty discloses no relevant financial relationships with pharmaceutical or medical product manufacturers. Disclaimer: This course is designed solely to provide the healthcare professional with information to assist in his/her practice and professional development and is not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The course serves as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH Inc., Fox Learning Systems, the author(s), and the publisher specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, undetected error, or readers misunderstanding of the content. Joint Sponsorship Statement: Jointly sponsored by AKH Inc. and Fox Learning Systems. Copyright 2007AKH Inc. & Fox Learning Systems To view the evaluation for this course please click here.
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