WebinarAntibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Antimicrobial Usage Data Date/Time: October 12, 2023 - 12:30 to 1 p.m. Speakers: Amanda Bennett, MPH, MLS, infection preventionist, Patient Safety Authority Description: Antibiotic resistance is an increasing problem in healthcare, especially in nursing homes where up to 75% of antibiotics are prescribed inappropriately. Contributing to this is pressure from residents and families, antiquated prescribing practices, and a “What could it hurt?” mentality.
Whether you need to rebuild your antibiotic stewardship program from scratch or just want to make sure all the basics are covered, sign up for our Antibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series! Participants will receive an overview of antibiotic stewardship, assistance in evaluating current policies/processes, and tools to develop an effective program.
.50 continuing education hours will be awarded for the completion of each individual module listed above. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses. WebinarPatient Safety Officer (PSO) Basics: Patient Safety Essentials in Pennsylvania: Module I: MCARE Overview Date/Time: October 17, 2023 - 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Description: Are you a new patient safety officer (PSO)? Or maybe you just want to brush up on Pennsylvania event reporting requirements?
After completing this series, broken into four easy-to-digest modules, you’ll understand your responsibilities as a PSO, how to apply reporting guidelines to various scenarios, and the key elements of the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act (i.e., Act 13) and why it was enacted. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for the completion of each individual module listed above. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only.
Please note that this course is a repeat of the educational programs that we offered in 2021 and 2022, and is being offered again as 90-minute sessions for those patient safety professionals who were unable to attend all the modules.
*While you are still welcome to attend, please come aware that the information being presented in these sessions is specific to Pennsylvania acute care facilities. If you are not both a Pennsylvania facility and an acute care facility this information will not be applicable to you.
WebinarPatient Safety Officer (PSO) Basics: Patient Safety Essentials in Pennsylvania: Module II: The Role of the PSO Date/Time: October 19, 2023 - 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Description: Are you a new patient safety officer (PSO)? Or maybe you just want to brush up on Pennsylvania event reporting requirements?
After completing this series, broken into four easy-to-digest modules, you’ll understand your responsibilities as a PSO, how to apply reporting guidelines to various scenarios, and the key elements of the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act (i.e., Act 13) and why it was enacted. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for the completion of each individual module listed above. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only.
Please note that this course is a repeat of the educational programs that we offered in 2021 and 2022, and is being offered again as 90-minute sessions for those patient safety professionals who were unable to attend all the modules.
*While you are still welcome to attend, please come aware that the information being presented in these sessions is specific to Pennsylvania acute care facilities. If you are not both a Pennsylvania facility and an acute care facility this information will not be applicable to you.
WebinarPatient Safety Officer (PSO) Basics: Patient Safety Essentials in Pennsylvania: Module III: Reporting Date/Time: October 24, 2023 - 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Description: Are you a new patient safety officer (PSO)? Or maybe you just want to brush up on Pennsylvania event reporting requirements?
After completing this series, broken into four easy-to-digest modules, you’ll understand your responsibilities as a PSO, how to apply reporting guidelines to various scenarios, and the key elements of the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act (i.e., Act 13) and why it was enacted. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for the completion of each individual module listed above. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only.
Please note that this course is a repeat of the educational programs that we offered in 2021 and 2022, and is being offered again as 90-minute sessions for those patient safety professionals who were unable to attend all the modules.
*While you are still welcome to attend, please come aware that the information being presented in these sessions is specific to Pennsylvania acute care facilities. If you are not both a Pennsylvania facility and an acute care facility this information will not be applicable to you.
WebinarPatient Safety Officer (PSO) Basics: Patient Safety Essentials in Pennsylvania: Module IV: Reporting Specific Types of Events Date/Time: October 26, 2023 - 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Description: Are you a new patient safety officer (PSO)? Or maybe you just want to brush up on Pennsylvania event reporting requirements?
After completing this series, broken into four easy-to-digest modules, you’ll understand your responsibilities as a PSO, how to apply reporting guidelines to various scenarios, and the key elements of the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act (i.e., Act 13) and why it was enacted. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for the completion of each individual module listed above. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only.
Please note that this course is a repeat of the educational programs that we offered in 2021 and 2022, and is being offered again as 90-minute sessions for those patient safety professionals who were unable to attend all the modules.
*While you are still welcome to attend, please come aware that the information being presented in these sessions is specific to Pennsylvania acute care facilities. If you are not both a Pennsylvania facility and an acute care facility this information will not be applicable to you.
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