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Training & Events
2023
30
Mar
2023
Webinar
Outside the Box Webinar Series: Audits, Chart Reviews, Trigger Tools
Date/Time:
March 30, 2023 - 12 to 1 p.m.
Duration:
1 hour
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. 

13
Apr
2023
Webinar
Antibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Antimicrobial Usage
Date/Time:
April 13, 2023 - 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Duration:
30 minutes
Location:
Webinar
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.

19
Apr
2023
Webinar
Emergence Delirium Treatment and Prevention: A Multidisciplinary Intervention at a VA Medical Center
Date/Time:
April 19, 2023 - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Duration:
1 hour
Location:
Webinar
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.

27
Apr
2023
Webinar
Outside the Box Webinar Series: Medication Technology, Smart pumps, BCMA, and ADCs
Date/Time:
April 27, 2023 - 12 to 1 p.m.
Duration:
1 hour
Location:
Webinar
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. 

03
May
2023
Webinar
Patient 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.
Duration:
1.50 hours
Location:
Webinar

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.

05
May
2023
Webinar
Patient 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.
Duration:
1.50 hours
Location:
Webinar

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.

10
May
2023
Webinar
Patient 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.
Duration:
1.50 hours
Location:
Webinar

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.

11
May
2023
Webinar
Antibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Resistance (MDROs, Susceptibilities)
Date/Time:
May 11, 2023 - 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Duration:
30 minutes
Location:
Webinar
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.

12
May
2023
Webinar
Patient 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.
Duration:
1.50 hours
Location:
Webinar

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.

18
May
2023
Webinar
Outside the Box Webinar Series: Media and Publications
Date/Time:
May 18, 2021 - 12 to 1 p.m.
Duration:
1 hour
Location:
Webinar
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. 

08
Jun
2023
Webinar
Antibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Antibiograms
Date/Time:
June 8, 2023 - 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Duration:
30 minutes
Location:
Webinar
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.

13
Jul
2023
Webinar
Antibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Antimicrobial Baseline Data
Date/Time:
July 13, 2023 - 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Duration:
30 minutes
Location:
Webinar
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.

10
Aug
2023
Webinar
Antibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Antibiotic Stewardship Plan
Date/Time:
August 10, 2023 - 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Duration:
30 minutes
Location:
Webinar
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.

14
Sep
2023
Webinar
Antibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Clinical Decision Making
Date/Time:
September 14, 2023 - 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Duration:
30 minutes
Location:
Webinar
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.

12
Oct
2023
Webinar
Antibiotic Stewardship Webinar Series: Antimicrobial Usage Data
Date/Time:
October 12, 2023 - 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Duration:
30 minutes
Location:
Webinar
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.

17
Oct
2023
Webinar
Patient 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.
Duration:
1.50 hours
Location:
Webinar

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.

19
Oct
2023
Webinar
Patient 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.
Duration:
1.50 hours
Location:
Webinar

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.

24
Oct
2023
Webinar
Patient 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.
Duration:
1.50 hours
Location:
Webinar

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.

26
Oct
2023
Webinar
Patient 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.
Duration:
1.50 hours

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.