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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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Temporary labor, consulting, energy, freight, office supplies, construction, IT Equipment, software, vehicles, travel, MRO, HR benefits, etc. etc. etc. Do you have your arms around these and all the other non-clinical expenses? If not, then why not? The program involves:Review best practices and definitions for contracting, strategic sourcing and category management.Discuss the diverse portfolio of non-clinical expense categories and how these differ from clinical expense categories.Case Study...

**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 ...

In depth, hands on training of all aspects and modules found within the RXpreceptor ELMS (Experiential Learning Management System) software. After completion of this training, school administrator will be able to fully set up and utilize the school’s RXpreceptor account, as well as train students and preceptors on account utilization. Covered topics include: * **Initial Account Setup** * System Configuration * System Flags and Options * Program Customization * Branding Incorporati...

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 ...

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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...

Add orthodontic skills to your practice with a company that has provided the most comprehensive training in the industry for the past 27 years. Our traditional live series has 12, 4-day seminar over a 2-year period and includes a Lifetime Free Retake Policy and our renowned orthodontic diagnosis software, IPSoft™. The date listed is for the first 4-day seminar. You will learn how to handle 90 percent of the cases in your practice and can begin treating orthodontic cases in your practice aft...

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 ...

Approximately 90% of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are affected by exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), a condition that interferes with normal digestive and absorptive processes. If it is inadequately treated, EPI results in malnutrition, poor growth, and compromised immune and pulmonary function. The condition was historically treated with orally administered pancreatic enzyme products (PEPs) that were not subject to FDA regulatory controls. As of April 2010, the FDA is requiring ma...

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.

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...

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...