Accurate blood pressure measurements are essential for diagnosing and treating high blood pressure. Clinical care members should be trained to measure blood pressure accurately and tested every 6 - 12 months to demonstrate competence in blood pressure measurement skills.  Facilities should have in place policies that address how clinical care members will be assessed on…

Historical and community trauma have been observed to have an impact on individual health, even in generations far removed from the event. Staff can also be impacted by theses traumas in their work. As a result of this training, you will be able to discuss needs and ideas to develop Trauma Informed Policies and Principles…

This on-line conference will focus on best practices in treating and screening patients with elevated cholesterol. Workshop Objectives Discuss cholesterol management including screening recommendations and currently available cholesterol therapies. Explore newer non-statin pharmacological therapies for lipid lowering and strategies to optimize cholesterol management Review current scientific literature on low carb, high fat diets and the…

Overview: The ICAHN Nurse Preceptor Academy combines a virtual workshop with online course work to give preceptors ideas and confidence in the ability to teach new hires important skills that will lead them to be safe, competent, and independent practitioners. This is an interactive Academy with pre-work, group discussion, and casework. Topics: After attending this Academy, you…

Hospital, healthcare, and workforce trends challenge critical access and small rural hospital boards to step up as never before. This day - long workshop will address issues that impact rural healthcare, best practices for board governance, and action plans for governance improvement. Who should attend? This workshop is for hospital CEOs, C-Suite, and Board members…

Topics include: Clear, accurate and accessible documentation is essential for safe, quality, evidenced-based nursing. What you put in the record, stays in the record. This webinar will address the importance of concise and accurate documentation that will improve continuity of care, clinical reimbursement, and help you avoid malpractice. Featured speaker: Katie H. Anderson, JD. Prior…