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

The scope of this training applies to all spills of hazardous materials to include: hazardous pharmaceuticals, chemicals including those found in the laboratory, and wastes (hazardous and medical.)

• Faculty: Stephen Kelly
• ID: Pr-021183

Prescribing the right antibiotic, at the right dose at the right time.

• Faculty: Sara Turk
• ID: Pr-021885

This online course defines what Hazardous Drugs are where they are found in the healthcare environment, and how they are classified. In this module there are interactive ways to classify hazardous drugs as low or high risk, and emphasis is placed on what precautions the healthcare worker,patient and family should take when handling  these drugs. 

• Faculty: Patricia Filomena
• ID: Pr-027529

This online education identifies proper waste management and handling for healthcare workers in facilities at MedStar Health. Due to regulatory requirements and possible fines and penalties that surround improper disposal of medical waste it is imperative that associates are given steps to take in appropriate disposal of medical waste.

• Faculty: Patricia Filomena
• ID: Pr-027636

Waste Management in the O.R.

• Faculty: Claudia Anderson
• ID: Pr-030201

This video provides the learner with an overview of the rapid volume infuser

• Faculty: LAURA Ogle
• ID: Pr-031698

IPCE Information for the Drug Diversion Prevention Awareness module.

• Faculty: Rodney Benson
• ID: Pr-034385

This module reviews the procedural checklist for patient safety and identifies the roles and responsibilities for the universal protocol time-out.

• Faculty: Joyce Castro-Rexach
• ID: Pr-036908

This module will review safe laser use in the periop setting.

• Faculty: Melissa Boyer
• ID: Pr-036931

This 16-minute video is the companion to the Malignant Hyperthermia Response Plan Manual. Content includes preparation for Malignant Hyperthermia event, review of the Response Plan manual, review of a response plan, mixture of dantrolene and review of a supplies needed on a Malignant Hyperthermia cart. This course if for Operating Room Personnel or anyone one that may encounter a patient in Malignant Hyperthermia crisis.

• Faculty: Keirstin Bueche'
• ID: Pr-037631

Test Learner's recall of Radiation Safety Training.

• Faculty: Mohammed Aljallad
• ID: Qu-038499

Annual Radiation Safety Training Presentation

• Faculty: Mohammed Aljallad
• ID: Pr-038500

The safety of every blood transfusion relies on positive patient identification, accurate documentation, and strict adherence to procedure at each of these steps in the process: Ordering the transfusion Collecting and labeling the pretransfusion sample Testing the pretransfusion sample Obtaining blood from the Transfusion Service Transporting blood to the patient care site Checking blood at the bedside Monitoring the patient during transfusion Completing the transfusion Responding to transfusion reaction signs & symptoms that develop during or shortly after transfusion

• Faculty: Justina Pangallo
• ID: Pr-040535

This module reviews best practices about the insertion, care, and management of central lines, as set forth in the MedStar Health Clinical Nursing Guidelines (CPG).

• Faculty: Eileen Searson
• ID: Pr-040538

This module reviews best practices about the insertion, care, and management of central lines, as set forth in the MedStar Health Clinical Nursing Guidelines (CPG).

• Faculty: Eileen Searson
• ID: Pr-040539