WebinarOutside the Box Webinar Series: Audits, Chart Reviews, Trigger Tools Date/Time: March 30, 2023 - 12 to 1 p.m. Speakers: Rick Kundravi, BS, CPPS, senior patient safety liaison, Patient Safety Authority and Molly Quesenberry, RN, BSN, patient safety liaison, Patient Safety Authority Description: Do you feel there must be more to the puzzle about what events occur in your facility, but you’re not sure where to find additional pieces? Attend our Outside the Box webinar series to learn how to gather information from unlikely sources.
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. WebinarAntibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Antimicrobial Usage Date/Time: April 13, 2023 - 12:30 to 1 p.m. Speakers: Christine Bingman, DNP, RN, infection preventionist, Patient Safety Authority and Myungsun (Sunny) Ro, PharmD, research scientist, 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. WebinarEmergence Delirium Treatment and Prevention: A Multidisciplinary Intervention at a VA Medical Center Date/Time: April 19, 2023 - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Speakers: William Pileggi, MSN, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at VAPHS’s Department of Anesthesiology; Michael Boland, MSEd, Training Specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs, VAPHS; and Matthew A. Taylor, PhD, Research Scientist at the PSA Description: Emergence delirium (ED) is a temporary but potentially dangerous condition that may occur when a patient awakens after a procedure. Staff at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) will share how they implemented a perioperative intervention to reduce the risk of patient and staff harm.
Join William Pileggi, MSN, CRNA, MAJ, USAR/AN (Ret.), a certified registered nurse anesthetist at VAPHS’s Department of Anesthesiology; Michael Boland, MSEd, training specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs, VAPHS; and Matthew A. Taylor, PhD, a research scientist at the Patient Safety Authority, as they describe the process for screening patients, their medication strategy, and their methods to treat ED.
1.0 continuing education hours will be awarded for completion of this webinar. Continuing education credits apply to Pennsylvania registered nurses only. WebinarOutside the Box Webinar Series: Medication Technology, Smart pumps, BCMA, and ADCs Date/Time: April 27, 2023 - 12 to 1 p.m. Speakers: Robert Yonash, RN, CPPS, senior patient safety liaison, Patient Safety Authority and Shirley Dominick, MSN, RN, patient safety liaison, Patient Safety Authority Description: Do you feel there must be more to the puzzle about what events occur in your facility, but you’re not sure where to find additional pieces? Attend our Outside the Box webinar series to learn how to gather information from unlikely sources.
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. WebinarPatient Safety Officer (PSO) Basics: Patient Safety Essentials in Pennsylvania: Module I: MCARE Overview Date/Time: May 3, 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. WebinarPatient Safety Officer (PSO) Basics: Patient Safety Essentials in Pennsylvania: Module II: The Role of the PSO Date/Time: May 5, 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. WebinarPatient Safety Officer (PSO) Basics: Patient Safety Essentials in Pennsylvania: Module III: Reporting Date/Time: May 10, 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. WebinarAntibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Resistance (MDROs, Susceptibilities) Date/Time: May 11, 2023 - 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Speakers: Amanda Bennett, MPH, MLS, infection preventionist at the 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 IV: Reporting Specific Types of Events Date/Time: May 12, 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. WebinarOutside the Box Webinar Series: Media and Publications Date/Time: May 18, 2021 - 12 to 1 p.m. Speakers: Michelle Bell, BSN, RN, director, of outreach and education, Patient Safety Authority and Kelly Gipson, BSN, RN, CPPS, Project Manager, Patient Safety Authority Description: Do you feel there must be more to the puzzle about what events occur in your facility, but you’re not sure where to find additional pieces? Attend our Outside the Box webinar series to learn how to gather information from unlikely sources.
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. WebinarAntibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Antibiograms Date/Time: June 8, 2023 - 12:30 to 1 p.m. Speakers: Christine Bingman, DNP, RN, 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. WebinarAntibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Antimicrobial Baseline Data Date/Time: July 13, 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. WebinarAntibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Antibiotic Stewardship Plan Date/Time: August 10, 2023 - 12:30 to 1 p.m. Speakers: JoAnn Adkins, BSN, RN, senior 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. WebinarAntibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Clinical Decision Making Date/Time: September 14, 2023 - 12:30 to 1 p.m. Speakers: JoAnn Adkins, BSN, RN, senior 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. |