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Reducing the Risk for Falls
EDA: 430-0034
Introduction:
This activity identifies and explores the impact of falls on long-term care facility residents. Caused by either extrinsic or intrinsic factors, falling is a serious health issue among the elderly. Knowledge of risk factors can lead the caregiver to interventions for decreasing the risk of falls for the elderly resident.Read More
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
EDA: 432-0163
Introduction:
Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare but aggressive form of breast carcinoma. Patient outlook has improved with the addition of the team approach but is highly dependant on effective early diagnosis and a knowledgeable professional and treatment center. As professionals, we must be proactive and go the extra mile to understand and diagnose this disease.Read More
What Is the Nursing Process?
EDA: 435-0057-06
Introduction:
Have you ever heard nurses talking about the nursing process and wondered what it meant? This activity reviews the nursing process and helps certified nursing assistants understand how they support nurses in providing quality patient care.Read More
Treating/Working With Children and Adults Dealing With ADHD
EDA: 433-0012-06
Introduction:
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continues to be diagnosed in 3-7 percent of school-age children and is found in 2-4 percent of adults. All nurses will likely encounter patients with ADHD at some point in their careers; therefore, it is crucial that nurses have a thorough understanding of the myths regarding ADHD, the disorder itself, and various treatment options in order to effectively manage people with the disorder.Read More
Understanding Adult Congenital Heart Disease
EDA: 432-0172
Introduction:
Advances in pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery have made it possible for most children with congenital heart disease (CHD) to survive into adulthood. As many as 85 percent of children with CHD will survive into adulthood. A recent study documented that in 2000, approximately four out of every 1,000 Canadian adults had CHD. Using the same population prevalence estimates, researchers estimate that 900,000 adults in the United States ha... Read More
The Role of the CNA in Risk Management
EDA: 422-0005-06
Introduction:
This activity provides an overview of risk management and describes the importance of understanding and applying risk management processes in your work environment. Risk management practices covered include practices that help protect the employees, prevent adverse patient outcomes, and help reduce liabilities for your organization.Read More
Combative Behavior: Decreasing Aggression
EDA: 424-0036
Introduction:
The causes and types of combative behavior are varied. Healthcare workers need to understand strategies and interventions they can use when dealing with combative patients and how to minimize the harm a patient’s behavior might cause.Read More
Meeting Patient Safety Goals: Patient Identifi cation and Caregiver Communication
EDA: 430-0032
Introduction:
Correct patient identifi cation and caregiver communication are critical to avoiding adverse drug events that could be harmful or even fatal to a patient.Read More
When Things Go Wrong
EDA: 430-0041-06
Introduction:
The Institute of Medicine estimates that the number of deaths due to medical errors exceeds such feared threats as AIDS, car accidents, and breast cancer. Mistaken patient identities, errors in diagnosis, lack of communication, and delays in treatment are just a few of the causes. Healthcare workers at all levels can greatly impact the care patients receive and reduce the number of errors through watchfulness, communication, and an understanding ... Read More
Safe Handling of Biohazardous Waste
EDA: 430-0046-06
Introduction:
Improper disposal of biohazardous waste puts everyone at risk of unwanted exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This activity gives examples of who is at risk, engineering and work practice controls, and guidelines on how to handle biological waste in a safe, secure manner, including how to dispose of it properly.Read More
Clostridium Difficile: Understanding the Spectrum of the Disease
EDA: 431-0056-06
Introduction:
The most common cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea is <EM>Clostridium difficile</EM>. Conditions associated with <EM>C. difficle</EM>, such as colitis and sepsis, can be serious and can rarely result in death. These cases occur most often in hospitals and long-term care facilities, but they can also occur in the community. This activity focuses on identifying patients at risk for <EM>C. difficile</EM>, recognizing the symptoms, and providing... Read More
What Happens When Microorganisms Go “Bad”?
EDA: 431-0063
Introduction:
Part of keeping healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) at bay is knowing how infection is transmitted in order to decrease the chance of it spreading. Healthcare professionals need to be aware of targeted HAI activity in their facility in order to help improve patient outcomes. This activity discusses what HAIs can develop and how healthcare workers can help reduce them. Also discussed are the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Pre... Read More
Keeping “Bad” Microorganisms Out
EDA: 431-0064
Introduction:
Healthcare providers can decrease the chance of infection by following some basic principles of infection prevention. This activity provides a review of the current approaches and rationale in the current fi ght against healthcare associated infections, including utilization of internal expertise and resources.Read More
H1N1: Protecting Yourself and Those Around You
EDA: 431-0065
Introduction:
Flu season is here, and how are you going to protect yourself? This activity discusses what H1N1 virus is and why you shold be concerned. It also covers who is at risk and how the virus is sparead. Signs and symptoms are addressed, as well as prevention.Read More
A Nursing Assistant Challenge: Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
EDA: 432-0164
Introduction:
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been a concern for many years, but it used to be considered unavoidable. Today, we know that DVT can lead to pulmonary embolism. Certifi ed nursing assistants help play a role in preventing DVT. In order to do this, they need to understand the basic anatomy associated with blood clots and be able to identify common risk factors for DVT and common sites where DVT can develop.Read More
An Explanation of Stroke and Stroke Patient Care and Rehabilitation
EDA: 432-0174-06
Introduction:
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States after diseases of the heart and all forms of cancer. This activity introduces stroke and explains how your ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke, knowledge of when to seek help, and skilled care can make the difference between life and death or reduce the lifelong disability a stroke patient may have. Additional emphasis is placed on stroke survival resulting from com... Read More
What Is Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
EDA: 432-0175-06
Introduction:
Inflammatory breast carcinoma is a rare but aggressive form of breast cancer. Patient outlook has improved with the addition of the team approach, but it is highly dependant on effective early diagnosis and a knowledgeable professional and treatment center. Healthcare professionals must be proactive and go the extra mile to understand this disease and care for those diagnosed with it.Read More
The Nursing Assistant and Bariatric Care
EDA: 432-0176
Introduction:
Caring for people of size is physically demanding and must be done correctly to prevent injury to the patient as well as staff. This activity provides certifi ed nursing assistants insight into how the bariatric patient may feel or have been treated and offers information on how to be sensitive and tactful in meeting the patient’s highly individualized needs.Read More
Complex Adult Congenital Heart Disease
EDA: 432-0177
Introduction:
Advances in pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery have made it possible for most children with congenital heart disease (CHD) to survive into adulthood. As many as 85 percent of children with CHD will survive into adulthood. A recent study documented that approximately four out of every 1,000 Canadian adults have CHD in 2000. Using the same population prevalence estimates, researchers estimate that 900,000 adults in the United States ha... Read More
What Is ADHD?
EDA: 433-0015-06
Introduction:
There are many myths and misconceptions regarding attention-defi cit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and misinformation can be bad for those with the disorder and those individuals interacting with people who are affected. After completing this activity, participants should be able to explain the disorder in their own words and describe how to interact with people who have ADHD.Read More
Autism: Early Identification and Referral
EDA: 433-0016-06
Introduction:
Autism is a disorder that parents and healthcare providers see articles and news reports about frequently. Many parents of young children worry if their child will be diagnosed autistic. Awareness of the red flags of autism, as well as routine screening for developmental delays and concerns, will promote early detection and early referral for autistic spectrum disorders.Read More
Coaching vs. Mentoring
EDA: 435-0061
Introduction:
<EM>Coaching </EM>and <EM>mentoring </EM>are terms that are often used interchangeably, yet they actually describe different ways to provide feedback and promote professional growth in our staff and for ourselves. <EM>Coaching </EM>tends to be a one-way feedback mechanism to change behaviors. <EM>Mentoring </EM>is a relationship-based partnership that allows us to grow both personally and professionally. Understanding and choosing how to use thes... Read More
435-0065-06
EDA: 000-0000
Introduction:
The word “teams” is and has been a buzzword for a long time. Every organization wants teams, and many believe they have them, while others continually seek them. What really makes a team? Better yet, what makes an effective team? After completing this activity, participants should be able to explain how to plan and create a team environment and discuss the barriers that exist. Read More
Quiet! People Are Healing and Working Here
EDA: 441-0007
Introduction:
Ensuring patient comfort is a key element of nursing assistant practice. Excessive noise interferes with patient comfort, and patients in all areas of the hospital benefi t from a reduction in noise. This activity discusses noise in a 19th century hospital versus noise in a 21st century healthcare facility plus causes and effects of noise in the hospital. Also covered are approaches to take to reduce noise on the nursing unit and what makes an ef... Read More
The Positives and Negatives of Stress
EDA: 443-0009-06
Introduction:
What exactly is stress, and why should you know about it? What is recognized as stress by one person might not be considered stressful to another. Some view stress as a performance booster, while others view it as harmful. In this activity, we will discuss acute and chronic stress, explain the common theories of stress, and explore options for stress management.Read More
Antithrombotic Therapy
EDA: 444-0032-06
Introduction:
Antithrombotic therapy is essential but dangerous; it requires knowledge of human hemostasis and careful laboratory monitoring. Research and translation of research is creating a profound change in antithrombotic management. Content level:AdvancedRead More
