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Accuracy in Blood Pressure Readings: What Nurses Need to Know
Accuracy in Blood Pressure Readings: What Nurses Need to Know
Objectives: Review the current guidelines on what is considered high blood pressure Discuss why blood pressure matters Discuss steps to perform a blood pressure determination Demonstrate proper technique, including the correct cuff size Describe different devices available Identify common errors to avoid Presented by: Michelle Spainhour-Luhrsen, BSN, RN. Quality & Infection Prevention Director, Kirby Medical…
Use of Health Technology to Support Post-acute Care in Critical Access Hospitals
Use of Health Technology to Support Post-acute Care in Critical Access Hospitals
Objectives Evaluate how health technology can be used to improve healthcare access in rural areas Assess keys to promoting health equity with technology Learn the role of remote patient monitoring and telemedicine in post-acute care Observe specific examples of technology use: Doctors with Heart, National Hypertension Control Initiative Presenter Patrick Dunn, PhD, MS, MBA, FAHA…