WebinarStatewide/HAP-HIIN Injuries From Falls and Immobility — Fall Prevention - Let's Focus on Risky Medications Date/Time: January 28, 2019 - 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Speakers: Laura Finn, BCGP, RPh, adjunct associate professor of pharmacy practice, faculty adviser to student ASCP, department of pharmacy practice and pharmacy administration at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - University of the Sciences Description: Laura Finn, BCGP, RPh, adjunct associate professor of pharmacy practice, faculty adviser to student ASCP, department of pharmacy practice and pharmacy administration at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - University of the Sciences, will discuss high-risk medications that are associated with an increased risk for falls in older adults. This webinar focuses on what steps can be taken to identify FRID (Fall Risk Inducing Drugs) and action steps beyond applying a Fall Risk Alert. Health care professionals in both the inpatient and post-acute setting can implement these strategies including screening, assessing and intervening to reduce falls associated with these high-risk medication classes. Pharmacists can be a key resource to the Fall Prevention team by sharing recommendations and increasing collaboration throughout the care transition to prevent falls with injuries and subsequent ER visits and hospitalization. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. WebinarHAP-HIIN Injuries From Falls and Immobility — Fall Prevention - Let's Focus on Risky Medications Date/Time: January 28, 2020 - 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Speakers: Laura Finn, BCGP, RPh, adjunct associate professor of pharmacy practice, faculty adviser to student ASCP, department of pharmacy practice and pharmacy administration at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - University of the Sciences Description: Laura Finn, BCGP, RPh, adjunct associate professor of pharmacy practice, faculty adviser to student ASCP, department of pharmacy practice and pharmacy administration at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - University of the Sciences, will discuss high-risk medications that are associated with an increased risk for falls in older adults. This webinar focuses on what steps can be taken to identify FRID (Fall Risk Inducing Drugs) and action steps beyond applying a Fall Risk Alert. Health care professionals in both the inpatient and post-acute setting can implement these strategies including screening, assessing and intervening to reduce falls associated with these high-risk medication classes. Pharmacists can be a key resource to the Fall Prevention team by sharing recommendations and increasing collaboration throughout the care transition to prevent falls with injuries and subsequent ER visits and hospitalization. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. Webinar Integrating Cultural Humility and Cultural Competency in Patient Care/Services Date/Time: February 13, 2020 - 12 - 1 p.m. Speakers: Martha C. Romney, JD, MPH, MS, RN, associate professor at Jefferson College of Population Health Description: Martha C. Romney, JD, MPH, MS, RN, associate professor at Jefferson College of Population Health, will define culture, cultural humility, and competence in healthcare delivery/services; delineate how cultural competence is a component of patient safety; demonstrate foundational communication skills to build connections and engage patients; define implicit bias and its impact on patient care; and identify organizational strategies for implementing Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards. 1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. ConferenceNorthwest/Southwest - Save the Date - Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia Date/Time: April 7, 2020 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Description: The Patient Safety Authority is offering four regional Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia in 2020. Don't miss out on infection prevention topics specifically focused on long-term care and presented by the infection prevention experts!
Save these dates to your calendars then look out for the invitations in your region which will be coming soon.
We look forward to seeing you there! 4.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. Registration is not yet open! ConferenceSoutheast - Save the Date - Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia Date/Time: April 14, 2020 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Description: The Patient Safety Authority is offering four regional Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Symposia in 2020. Don't miss out on infection prevention topics specifically focused on long-term care and presented by the infection prevention experts!
Save these dates to your calendars then look out for the invitations in your region which will be coming soon.
We look forward to seeing you there! 4.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. Registration is not yet open! |
