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Contact Hour(s): 

2.0 Contact Hours

Author:

Julia Tortorice, RN, MBA, MSN, NEA-BC, CPHQ

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Medical Assistant (MA)

Accreditations: 

CEUFast, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

State Approvals:

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description:

This course updates annual training topics required for the CNAs and HHAs to practice safely in a healthcare environment.

Course Outcome:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to practice safely in a healthcare environment.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss Hospital's National Patient Safety Goals.
2. Explain the patient’s rights.
3. Apply prevention methods to improve environmental safety.
4. Identify staff’s role in emergency management/disaster preparedness.
5. Apply infection prevention methods in a healthcare environment.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Contact Hour(s): 

1.5 Contact Hours

Author:

Celeste Barefield, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Medical Assistant (MA)

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Course Description:

This course discusses and defines HIPAA, PHI, and Patient Rights. Also, how the CNA may encounter HIPAA, PHI, and the Minimum Necessary Rule in the workplace, with real-world scenarios and examples of how to deal with violations one-on-one and with the covered entity. Special cases where PHI may be given without consent. A straightforward three-question decision tree for determining if information is PHI is provided.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know the rules related to HIPAA, what constitutes HIPAA violations, and how to remain compliant.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Determine two common HIPAA violations they might encounter in their daily work.
2. Identify the proper course of action to avoid common HIPAA errors.
3. Define Protected Health Information and recognize examples of Protected Health Information (PHI).
4. Outline who to contact to report HIPAA violations.
5. Define the Minimum Necessary Rule.
6. Explain consent and identify special cases where consent is not needed to share PHI.
7. Outline legal and civil consequences of violating Federal HIPAA laws.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Contact Hour(s): 

2 Contact hours

Author: 

Trudy Tappan, RN, PhD

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR), Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Medical Assistant (MA), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) 

State Approvals: 

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-491496; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy   

Course Description: 

This course aims to equip nurses with a comprehensive understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), focusing on the protection of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), the interpretation and application of complex HIPAA regulations, and the implementation of effective privacy and security measures within healthcare settings. Through practical scenarios, participants will learn to navigate HIPAA's legal framework, identify and address potential violations, and apply ethical principles in managing patient information. This course integrates real-world scenarios and interactive learning strategies to ensure nurses can uphold the highest standards of patient confidentiality and data security in their practice.

Outcomes: 

≥ 92% of participants will know how to effectively understand and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations within their nursing practice.

Objectives: After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Outline Security Measures to Safeguard Electronic Health Records (EHR) Data.
2. Recognize key HIPAA terms and abbreviations, such as PHI, ePHI, IIHI, PTO, Business Associate, Business Associate Agreement (BAA), Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Covered Entity, Risk Analysis/Assessment, Technical Safeguards, and Security Rules.
3. Analyze real-world scenarios to determine the appropriate use and interpretation of HIPAA terminology in diverse healthcare settings.
4. Evaluate scenarios depicting potential HIPAA violations to identify ethical dilemmas and legal ramifications.
5. Justify appropriate responses/actions to prevent, address, and manage HIPAA violations in accordance with regulatory standards and ethical principles.
6. Develop strategies for effectively managing media interactions and requests, prioritizing patient privacy and confidentiality while maintaining transparency and community engagement.

Disclosures: 

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Contact Hour(s): 

 2 Contact hours

Author:

Amanda Marten, MSN, FNP-C

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR), Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Medication Aide, Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC)

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy

Course Description:

This course discusses the different types of medical errors and the potentially harmful and non-harmful events that can result from a medical error. This course also reviews the risk factors for medical errors, reporting mechanisms, and analyses of medical errors and their potential impacts on healthcare providers. Lastly, it summarizes many prevention strategies at the individual and organizational levels for specific types of medical errors.

Outcomes

≥92% of participants will know the types of medical errors, risk factors for medical errors, and strategies for prevention.

Objectives

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify the different types of medical errors.
2. Describe the different types of adverse events.
3. Identify at least three risk factors for medical errors.
4. Summarize at least two organizational-level medical error prevention strategies.
5. Evaluate at least two medical error prevention strategies at the individual level.
6. Summarize at least three strategies to prevent medication errors.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Contact Hour(s): 

1.0 Contact Hour

Author:

Julia Tortorice, RN, MBA, MSN, NEA-BC, CPHQ

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Medical Assistant (MA)

Accreditations: 

CEUFast, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 

State Approvals:

Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description:

This course discusses medical record documentation and practicing within the CNA scope of practice.

Course Outcome:

≥ 92% of participants will know how to document correctly and practice within the CNA scope of practice.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss the CNA role.
2. Describe resident rights.
3. Identify dependent adult abuse.
4. Identify the consequences of malpractice.
5. Describe medical documentation requirements.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Contact Hour(s): 

1 Contact Hour

Author:

Desiree Reinken (PhD, APRN, NP-C)

Julia Tortorice (RN, MBA, MSN, NEA-BC, CPHQ)

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Medication Aide

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

State Approvals:

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; This continuing education activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an Ohio Board of Nursing approver: (OBN-001-91) ONA #2023-0000001369.

Course Description:

This course discusses the Ohio Administrative Code and the Ohio Revised Code regarding medication aide standards of safe practice.

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know the standards of safe medication administration by certified nursing aides in the state of Ohio.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Explain the medication aide standards of safe practice.
2. Describe liability protections in reporting medication errors.
3. Recognize the requirements needed to be certified.
4. Identify continuing education requirements of a certified medication aide.
5. Define the disciplinary action process.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Contact Hour(s): 

2 Contact Hours

Author:

Breann Kakacek, BSN, RN

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide (HHA), Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Medical Assistant (MA)

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Course Description:

This course discusses essential fire safety protocols and OSHA hazardous materials handling procedures for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs).

Outcomes:

≥ 92% of participants will know essential fire safety and OSHA hazardous materials handling procedures.

Objectives:

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify the role of OSHA related to fire and safety training in the healthcare setting.
2. Summarize the key components of an emergency evacuation plan in a healthcare setting.
3. Identify fire hazards & safety actions for healthcare settings.
4. Identify actions to prevent hazardous chemical exposure.
5. Identify actions to prevent the spread of communicable diseases in the healthcare setting.
6. Recognize the important components of home safety assessments.
7. Identify key aspects related to oxygen safety.

Disclosures:

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.