Health.edu Premiers RSS Feed for May 2013

Central Sterile Leaders: Working with Diverse Cultures

Deborah Flores, MS, BSN — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Discusses characteristics, methods of addressing, and strategies of leadership in addressing cultural diversity in the workplace.

Globally Harmonized Systems

Mark A. Schneider, Sr. — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Discusses terms, implementation, and major changes for hazard communication in compliance with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

Hypothyroidism: Treatment and Nutrition

Michele L. Brooks MS, RD, LD, CDE — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Discusses relationship between thyroid disease and diet. Includes approaches toward healthy living for hypothyroid patients.

Sepsis: Who is at Risk?

Jamie Roney, RN, BSN, CCRN — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Discusses sepsis, septic shock, associated mortality rates, and treatment costs; identifies a need for standardized screening systems to improve early diagnosis and treatment for sepsis; identifies how systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) symptoms may serve as criteria for early recognition of sepsis; and explains the need for improved diagnostic and treatment practices.

Patient Rights: Advance Directives, Informed Consent, and PHI

Narrated — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Discusses patients' rights to control their care. Includes information on advanced directives, informed consent, and the statutory right to having patient information protected.

Preventing Foodborne Illness

Amy E. Baugh, MA — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Discusses measures to prevent cross-contamination and foodborne illness. Includes discussion of the Fight BAC program.

Case Management and HIV/AIDS Care

Ann Dills, MSW — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Identifies case management services, particularly with regard to Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) patients; recognizes case management contributions as part of a healthcare team, and highlights case managements’ efforts to interact with various healthcare agencies in order to improve patient outcomes.

Forever Changes and Healthy Choices

Mindy Kae Diller, MS, Dietitian — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Identifies the benefits of balanced meals, points out specific food items and recommends portions to create balanced meals; explains the role of color in identifying vitamin content, antioxidants, phytochemicals and other compounds found in fruits and vegetables.

Case Management and HIV/AIDS Care

Ann Dills, MSW — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Family Dynamics: Communication/Family Relationships

Robert Z. Powell, ThD, BCC and Lane Powell, PhD, CFLE — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Identifies communication techniques designed to facilitate congruent verbal and nonverbal messages across relationships, and emphasizes communication efforts that focus on the present and future — not the past — in order to support clear communication.

Autism Update for Nurses

Linda Dragga, MA, CCC-SLP — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Discusses history, diagnosis, and course management of patients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Includes strategies for management of behavior for patient and family.

Oral Medicine in HIV/AIDS: Case Histories in Crisis

Clifton Mark Nichols, BS, DDS — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Discusses administration of clinical treatment of oral complaints associated with HIV/AIDS infection.

Hypothyroidism: Treatment and Nutrition

Michele L. Brooks MS, RD, LD, CDE — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Discusses relationship between thyroid disease and diet. Includes approaches toward healthy living for hypothyroid patients.

Sepsis: Who is at Risk?

Jamie Roney, RN, BSN, CCRN — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Neuroanatomy of a Stroke

Anissa A. Johnson, RN, MSN — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Discusses principles of clinical presentation, pathology, and assessment associated with stroke. Includes detailed investigation of cerebral anatomy and circulation.

Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Defense Mechanisms

Jamie Roney, RN, BSN, CCRN — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Identifies etiology of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP); describes risk factors for CAP, current practice guidelines and treatment, and points out accurate diagnostic tests.

Globally Harmonized Systems

Mark A. Schneider, Sr. — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Discusses terms, implementation, and major changes for hazard communication in compliance with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

Norovirus: The Stomach Bug

Written — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Explains the definition, symptoms, transmission, prevention, and treatment of norovirus.

Kinesio® Taping/Considerations for Vestibular Patients

Kaki Goodwyn, PT, PCS and Nathan Burgess, MPT, PT, NCS — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Identifies the theory of Kinesio® taping, describes Kinesio® taping techniques used to produce therapeutic benefits, and identifies the properties of Kinesio® Tex tape. The program also describes the anatomy and functions of the vestibular system, including calibrating and adjusting reflexes, monitoring input data, processing and transmitting information to parts of the brain, and coordinating postural positioning through eye and head movements.

Sex, Gender and Diabetes: "Y" Does "X" Make a Difference

Justina A. Trott, MD, FACP — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Identifies sex and gender issues related to diabetes mellitus (DM). Indicates specific differences in prevention, screening, diagnoses, and treatment of DM in men and women, and explains the importance of recognizing the role of sex and gender in diabetes screening, prevention, diagnoses, and treatment in order to improve outcomes.

Nuclear Medicine: Radiation Safety in PET Scanning and Nuclear Medicine Imaging

Murali T.K.Nair, PhD, DABR — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Discusses use of various radioactive isotopes used in nuclear medicine imaging and measures necessary to minimize exposure to staff and patients.

Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Defense Mechanisms

Jamie Roney, RN, BSN, CCRN — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Identifies etiology of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP); describes risk factors for CAP, current practice guidelines and treatment, and points out accurate diagnostic tests.

Family Dynamics: Communication/Family Relationships

Robert Z. Powell, ThD, BCC and Lane Powell, PhD, CFLE — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT