This presentation reviews the best ways for obtaining an accurate glucose result and things to consider when using the glucometer in the hospital setting.

• Faculty: Tawni Cunningham
• ID: Pr-021064

The "Universal Protocol: A Mandatory MedStar Practice--Every Procedure, Every Patient, Every Time" module provides a step-by-step overview for learners on the mandatory practice of using Universal Protocol for all procedures on every patient every time. This no-exception practice is standard of care at MedStar, and this module outlines the steps required by the Universal Protocol which are done to avoid wrong site, wrong procedure, wrong person surgery. While each entity may have a slightly different approach, all components of the best practice must be included.

• Faculty: David Mayer
• ID: Pr-012498

The "Surgical Safety Time Out: A Best Practice Example" module is introduced by Executive VP, Medical Affairs & Chief Medical Officer at MedStar Health, Stephen R. T. Evans, MD. Dr. Evans provides a step-by-step outline of all components of the Time Out that must be performed prior to every procedure performed in a MedStar entity. The module concludes with a Time Out Best Practice example based on the World Health Organization's Surgical Safety Checklist, and performed by Dr. Atul Gawande's surgical team.

• Faculty: David Mayer
• ID: Pr-012417

This is a basic overview of central line insertion and includes information on the MedStar Health Central Venous Catheter-Associated Infection Prevention Standards indications for inserting a central line. Also discussed are the pros and cons of the different central line insertion sites.

• Faculty: Julia Gardner
• ID: Pr-022379

This module focuses on the proper techniques for central line removal, complications associated with central line removal, and how these can be prevented. Only individuals who have received appropriate central line training are eligible to remove a central vascular catheter.

• Faculty: Julia Gardner
• ID: Pr-021105

This is an overview of central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and how using a bundled approach can achieve zero CLABSI. It also outlines the MedStar Health’s Central Venous Catheter-Associated Infection Prevention Standards, the care of the patient receiving a central line, insertion, maintenance, and removal of a central line. This education is required by the Joint Commission and MedStar for all providers who manage central lines.

• Faculty: Julia Gardner
• ID: Pr-022439

This presentation demonstrates the quick set up for the ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Infuser.

• Faculty: John Yosaitis
• ID: Pr-021665

This presentation provides an overview and in-service for the ThermaCor 1200 Rapid Infuser.

• Faculty: John Yosaitis
• ID: Pr-021667

This presentation discusses the etiology and treatment of Malignant Hypothermia, (MH).

• Faculty: Richard Shapiro
• ID: Pr-018636

This presentation discusses the mixing of the antidote for malignant hyperthermia.

• Faculty: Richard Shapiro
• ID: Pr-018637

To understand why OR fires occur and how to prevent them from occuring

• Faculty: Richard Shapiro
• ID: Pr-018640

Preventing and Managing an OR Fire Quiz

• Faculty: Richard Shapiro
• ID: Qu-014548

This presentation was developed using national standard recommendations. These practices are intended as a guidelines that are adaptable to various practice settings where operative and other invasive procedures may be performed. These are general principles. Please refer to your individual hospital polices related to sterile fieldand bedside procedures.

• Faculty: Julia Gardner
• ID: Pr-001052

This presentation discusses the basics on how to insert a central line for the three most common locations, internal jugular, subclavian and femoral. The course briefly reviews the complications of insertion and how to manage them.

• Faculty: Julia Gardner
• ID: Pr-022438

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• Faculty: Richard Shapiro
• ID: Qu-014547

This presentation covers creating and managing a note using dynamic documentation.

• Faculty: John Yosaitis
• ID: Pr-021386

This presentation covers how to work within the provider's Message Center.

• Faculty: John Yosaitis
• ID: Pr-021387