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This session will highlight supply chain issues and how information technology is being used to address them. Emerging information technologies that may impact supply chain processes will also be discussed. This is an introductory course targeted at those unfamiliar with how information technology is applied within the supply chain.

This educational activity will describe the experiences and lessons learned with the implementation of intelligent infusion technology. The author, Jackie Estok, will discuss the importance of creating a safe IV administration environment for clinicians at the bedside, as well as physicians and patients. She will also describe how data collected with intelligent infusion technology is used in the improvement of safe bedside IV administration. After completing this activity, the participant ...

This educational activity will discuss and define the problems that arise with the introduction and implementation of new medical technology. This can be defined to include not only capital equipment, but also new medical devices that are implantable, insertable, or utilized in the complex diagnostic and interventional procedures of healthcare today. After defining the various problems and issues that can arise for any healthcare provider when new technology comes into an organization, solutio...

It is important to recognize the ethical issues unique to research and the definition of innovative therapies and standards of practice. At the same time, promoting constructive, collegial interactions between physicians helps the profession define and maintain performance standards as well as its "professional" status. How does the ethical ophthalmologist do all this and keep the best interests of patients foremost?

As the electronic health record (EHR) gains wider and wider acceptance in healthcare practices, it also is increasingly likely to become a factor in medical malpractice litigation. This activity explores some of the legal risks and challenges inherent in the use of the EHR and specifically addresses some of the legal implications of the use (and misuse) of the EHR. Case studies are used to illustrate some of the specific issues that may ensnare the unsuspecting physician. They include: comp...

Medication errors in hospital settings have been associated with high rates of adverse drug reactions and even death. Technological advances, such as barcode scanners, can help prevent medication errors, having been shown to reduce the medication error rate in an ICU setting by 56%. This educational program will review the root problem of medication errors and the potential impact of barcode scanning in improving patient outcomes. **Upon completion of this activity, nurses and pharmacists w...

Portions of the proposed healthcare reform plan include provisions for those who do not have access to care, including those in remote areas. The proposed plan may also include provisions to provide technology, such as through telemedicine, that will allow those in medically underserved areas to obtain better care. Tele-education will also allow physicians in remote areas to continue their education by participating in courses and seminars via tele-education technology.

The UIC College of Applied Health Sciences, Department of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, focuses its 10x10 course on examining how health information technology (HIT) can be used to support...and inhibit...patient safety. It was the 1999 IOM report "To Err is Human" followed by the 2001 report "Crossing the Quality Chasm" that brought patient safety to the national forefront and identified HIT as a critical means to achieve this goal. This 10x10 course will examine the informati...

**Objectives:** * Identify clinical, legal, or scientific issues related to development and provisions of contraceptive technology or other reproductive services * Describe how those issues affect services and patient care * Integrate practical solutions to problems and information into daily practices, according to advice from nationally recognized family planning experts * Provide practical information that is evidence-based to help clinicians deliver contraceptives sensitively and ...

Learning Objectives Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be better able to: Describe current and emerging techniques, molecular markers, and unique patient characteristics that may facilitate individual treatment planning for NSCLC Evaluate effective treatment and management strategies for patients based on individual histology Assess the potential role of emerging agents in the treatment of patients with NSCLC

Description: The Rheumatology Highlights Report Series is designed for the busy clinician. It provides highlights from key scientific presentations and/or abstracts presented at the national rheumatology meeting. Clinical experts attending this meeting have selected the most significant data to report. Each activity is a 15-minute presentation. Enhancements include downloadable audio and slide sets, and supporting abstracts with expert commentaries. This series offer two methods of particip...

Standard therapies can relieve symptoms in some patients and provide partial improvement in others. However, some patients may have more refractory disease whereby significant symptoms persist despite treatment. Thus, knowledge of emerging therapies can be helpful to patient outcomes. Treating rheumatoid arthritis, whether by standard therapy or emerging treatments, can be beneficial to both healthcare professionals and their patients. Because rheumatoid arthritis is a potentially debilitating...

Every year, experts from around the world gather at the Annual International Symposium on Multidetector Row CT to present their latest findings concerning this evolving technology. The 2011 edition of this Symposium is available now, providing the newest strategies, techniques and tools for improved image quality and clinical applications. This DVD-ROM features a faculty of over 60 experts in 10 minute, focused lecture format addressing the full spectrum of capabilities, benefits and weaknesse...

Blood glucose management is a critical factor to optimize patient care outcomes in the ICU. Existing protocols for infusing IV insulin can result in poor or inconsistent glycemic control, as evidenced by cases of hypoglycemia and in miscalculations of insulin dosage. This program will demonstrate why advanced technology for managing IV insulin drips is often warranted, and how implementation can potentially impact patient safety and outcomes. Upon completion of this activity, nurses and pha...

This course is an introduction to the field of "human factors": how to incorporate knowledge of human behavior, especially human frailty, in the design of safe systems. You’ll explore case studies to analyze the human factors issues involved in health care situations. And you’ll learn how to use human factors principles to design safer systems of care – including the most effective strategies to prevent errors and mitigate their effects. Finally, you’ll learn how technology can reduce ...

After completing The Best Defense Is A Good Documentation Offense you will be able to: 1. Explain the importance of documentation as a health care provider. 2. Identify the basic information that is required when documenting in the medical record. 3. Describe those particular issues that require documentation in the medical record. 4. Discuss the emerging documentation concerns regarding the faxing and computerization of records. 5. Determine documentation Do’s and Don’ts. 6. Compa...

DESCRIPTION: This activity has been designed to help clinicians in ambulatory health systems develop health information technology systems, safety surveillance; improve communication among providers and patients, develop and implement interventions to better prepare and support patients. Performance data on each module will be used to assess the educational impact. This data will be collected by pre test vs. post-test performance. TARGET AUDIENCE: This activity is intended for intern...

Purpose The goal for this activity is to provide clinicians with the latest emerging evidence in CRPC that can be applied in clinical practice to improve disease management and ultimately patient outcomes. Activity Overview This 60-minute video on-demand series will bring together a panel of expert thought leaders to discuss the optimal management and emerging agents across the CRPC treatment continuum. Topics will include identification and initial treatment of CRPC, metastatic CRPC p...

This 3-hour program will provide a summary of several expert presentations that were delivered at the HAI Conference. This program also includes key points from the Consensus Statement on the prevention of CLABSIs that was developed during the conference, owing to the combined efforts of the presenters, attendees, and the Consensus Advisory Panel. This Statement will be published in the medical literature in 2010. **Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians will ...

This course is designed to help therapists understand the basics of the coding required in order to submit a clean claim to Medicare B. The coding topics covered in this course include ICD-9 (International Classification of Diseases) coding, CPT (Current Procedural Technology) coding, and understanding the CCI (Correct Coding Initiative) edits process.

OVERVIEW In the United States, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality in both men and women, with more than 50% of patients presenting with locally advanced, inoperable, or metastatic disease. Approximately 33% of patients with non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) present with advanced-stage disease while most patients with early stage NSCLC will eventually develop metastatic lung cancer. Despite the numerous therapeutic options available, only 15% of patients with lung ca...

Is your organization "heads down" on meeting the minimum for Stage 1 or are you looking forward towards the emerging payment models and the objectives for achieving Stage 2 of Meaningful Use? This session will switch your view towards the future including the upcoming objectives, the standards we expect CMS to adopt, and an explanation as to why using an EHR in a "meaningful way" is an important step for building new care delivery and payment systems.

This program will describe the concepts and attributes of becoming a strategic leader for supply chain excellence within your organization. This will include descriptions and actions that will inform the participants on building relationships, becoming a respected agent of change, and how to assume a leadership role within your organization. Several examples of how to apply these concepts within your organization will be explored, such as the management of physician preference items (PPI), a...

An update on evolving developments related to microtubule-inhibiting agents and their role in the treatment of women with metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer. Highlights include: an examination of the rationale for microtubule inhibition, including treatment challenges in resistant or refractory breast cancer; a discussion of the clinical implications of similarities and differences among taxanes and epothilones, including potential clinical applications for novel microtubule-targetin...

To achieve Safe Harbor, organizations must render patient information unreadable, indiscernible or inaccessible by either encrypting the data appropriately using an approved technology and algorithm or by destroying the information using an approved method of destruction. One approach is to employ shredding. The OCR has also included a thorough review of Breach Notification and proper destruction of patient information in its newly initiated random audits. What do you need to know about succ...

The target audience for this program includes pharmacists and nurses in health-system settings. After completing this activity, the participant will be able to: * Discuss patient safety factors associated with paper protocols versus software programs for achieving glycemic control * Describe advantages of obtaining glucose control in a shorter time * Identify team members required to implement a new glycemic control process * Describe one institution's "lessons learned" from implementing a...

At the conclusion of this activity, the learn will be able to: - Define the resources in terms of time, personnel, training and technology that are crucial to safe delivery of IMRT, SRS and SBRT. - Discuss standard operating procedures for managing the many steps and hand-offs inherent in these modalities. - Assess the QA procedures that must take place at every stage in the process, from commissioning to treatment, in order to assure safe and accurate delivery of radiation.

DESCRIPTION Due to rapid advances in technology, radiologists and radiologic technologists often require a comprehensive review of recent advances in computed body tomography. This enduring materials activity will focus on 64-slice MDCT and newer systems including dual-source CT scanners. The schedule offers a series of 40-minute lectures designed to concentrate on specific topics in-depth, including state-of-the-art technology and software. Participants will have the opportunity to expand t...

Learning Objectives: 1) Discuss the clinical relevance of detection and characterization of liver fibrosis. 2) Describe use of liver biopsy in diagnosis and staging of liver fibrosis, including the limitations of this technique. 3) List the MR imaging techniques that have an emerging role in noninvasive assessment of liver fibrosis.

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists and nurses will be able to: * Describe quality improvement models for PCA and the role of nursing and pharmacy in these models * Discuss pain management in the acute care and ambulatory environment * Integrate the management of risks associated with PCA use and adequacy of analgesia * Identify the features of PCA technology that impact nursing workflow and methods for reducing errors