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Contact Hour(s): 

2.5 Contact Hours

Author:

David Tilton, RN, BSN

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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR), Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner, 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: CE26-1189390; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353

Course Description:

This course updates annual training topics required for the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (TJC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It also includes medical device reporting, patient’s rights, Medical Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and workplace safety. This course does not address facility-specific information.

Course Outcome:

≥ 92% of participants will know the current annual training topics required for the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (TJC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Objectives:

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

1. Relate the importance of required training.
2. Describe training related to the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (TJC).
3. Infer training points related to Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
4. Specify training related to a safe workplace.
5. Construct training with an infection prevention focus.

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:

David Tilton, RN, BSN

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

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR), Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), 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: CE26-1116772; 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 is aimed at improving healthcare professionals’ knowledge of medical record documentation requirements and professional, responsible documentation strategies as well as defensible documentation strategies.

Outcomes:

≥92% of participants will have improved knowledge of medical record documentation requirements and professional, responsible documentation strategies.

Objectives:

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

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify at least one Joint Commission documentation guideline.
2. List four abbreviations listed on the Joint Commission’s “do not use” abbreviation list.
3. Describe two different documentation styles.
4. Identify three progress note formats.
5. Apply two strategies to avoid legal problems with documentation.

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.