CHCC LMS System

The Joint Commission accreditation requires physicians who use or operate fluoroscopic x-ray systems be properly credentialed.  This training shall include radiation safety, management of fluoroscopic radiation and operation of fluoroscopic x-ray system(s) used by the physician.  Training in radiation safety and fluoroscopic radiation management is in addition to any clinical training or qualifications required to perform the specific clinical diagnostic or therapeutic procedures for which the fluoroscopic systems are used.

An Incident is --  A patient safety event that reached the patient, whether or not the patient was harmed.

Incident reporting (IR) in health care has been advocated as a means to improve patient safety. The purpose of IR is to identify safety hazards and develop interventions to mitigate these hazards in order to reduce harm in health care. 

This training is for the Asset Management, Help Desk and Laserfiche systems. We will cover the basics for traditional end users.

Quality patient care demands that tests are performed correctly, testing equipment is maintained properly and nursing staff are competent to perform the test.

A pressure injury is defined as “localized damage to the skin and/or underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device. The injury can present as intact skin or an open ulcer and may be painful. The injury occurs as a result of intense and/or prolonged pressure or pressure in combination with shear. The tolerance of soft tissue for pressure and shear may also be affected by microclimate, nutrition, perfusion, comorbidities, and condition of the soft tissue.” Pressure injuries are staged to indicate the extent of tissue damage. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Goal

The goal of this program is to improve personnel safety in the healthcare environment through appropriate use of PPE.

Training Objectives 

The objectives of this program are to provide information on the selection and use of PPE in healthcare settings and to allow time for participants to practice the correct way to don and remove PPE.

Learner Objectives:

At the end of this presentation, the healthcare worker should be able to:

• Identify the appropriate circumstances for which each type of PPE is indicated
• List at least 3 safe practices that should be followed when using PPE
• Correctly demonstrate how to don and remove PPE

Audience:

This material is targeted for nurses, physicians, technicians, and ancillary personnel (e.g., housekeepers, maintenance workers) in healthcare settings.

Section I

This section provides an overview of PPE in healthcare and reviews PPE terminology, how to select it, and the types of PPE available for use in healthcare settings. 

Section II

This section describes how to safely put on (don), use, and remove PPE.

Section III

This section describes when to use PPE based on task that is to be performed. The concepts of Standard and Expanded Precautions and the criteria for PPE use within those precautions are discussed.

PPE Return Demonstration -- using the PPE Competency Validation Checklist--

The Nurse Manager or an identified Observer from each unit will schedule return demonstrations on the correctness of PPE donning and removing (using the PPE Competency Validation Checklist) after end date of training.

Blood glucose, also referred to as blood sugar, is the amount of glucose in your blood. This glucose comes from what you eat and drink and the body also releases stored glucose from your liver and muscles.

A blood glucose monitor is a tool you can use to monitor and assess your blood glucose levels as part of your diabetes management. Diabetes management is all about aiming to maintain a balance between the food you eat, how active you are and the medication you take for your condition.