This presentation discusses the indications, dosing, administration, and nursing responsibilities for low dose continuous lidocaine in the perioperative setting and inpatient units

• Faculty: Joy Ann Burke
• ID: Pr-033512

This presentation discusses the indications, dosing, administration, and nursing responsibilities for ketamine in the Emergency Department, Perioperative setting, and Inpatient units.

• Faculty: Joy Ann Burke
• ID: Pr-033511

This module offers 0.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education credits for nurses. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to June 30, 2027. Once your evaluation is complete, under Main Menu in SiTEL click on the CloudCME link and click on My CE/ Transcript to find the credits the next business day. About this Course: This course contains an interactive module will provide the learner with the knowledge and tools to assess and manage acute pain in the hospitalized adult using multimodal approaches. 

• Faculty: Stephan Riddle
• ID: Pr-030221

This presentation reviews MedStar's pain management initiative and goals to combat the opioid epidemic

• Faculty: Joy Ann Burke
• ID: Pr-033510

COWS - Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale Presentation

• Faculty: Julie Brown
• ID: Pr-033272

The purpose of this program is to describe the risks of immobility to patients and the importance and benefits of Safe Patient Handling. The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0 is illustrated and the role of licensed associates in completion is described. By assessing the BMAT Level daily, members of the team will have current information on the correct equipment needed to mobilize the patient safely.

• Faculty: Elizabeth Gonder
• ID: Pr-030389

The purpose of this module is to describe the how the BMAT 2.0 level will be communicated to members of the team and where to locate it in the electronic medical record. Location of reference is also included. Scenarios are presented to test your knowledge.

• Faculty: Elizabeth Gonder
• ID: Pr-030390

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

Bridge Transfusion Administration Module

• Faculty: Lydia Burke
• ID: Pr-040654

This module is a presentation discussing capnography wave forms.

• Faculty: Sherry Reisler
• ID: Pr-003398

A review of nursing care of the orthopedic patient.

• Faculty: Staci Day
• ID: Pr-027614

Recognize and understand the bariatric operations offered at the MedStar Bariatric Programs. These procedures may vary depending on location. Identify the most common post-op complications. Describe ways to prevent post-op complications. Describe the Dietary Guidelines for the immediate Post-Operative Bariatric Surgery Patient. (first 2 weeks)

• Faculty: Kenneth Alexander
• ID: Pr-028962

Caring For The Post-Operative Bariatric Surgical Patient V2 Quiz

• Faculty: Kenneth Alexander
• ID: Qu-028964

Please launch in CHROME or FireFox The module entitled CIWA Scale Assessment is an interactive module designed to educate Nursing associates about the CIWA-Ar scale and how to score it. A video portraying patient experiencing alcohol withdrawal is broken down into segments to allow the nurse to correctly score the patient’s level of withdrawal .

• Faculty: Jennifer Alvey
• ID: Pr-019887

Correct and safe donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment is imperative to everyone.

• Faculty: Pamela Farrare-Wilmore
• ID: Pr-024167

This presentation reviews MedStar's COVID-19 PPE Protocols

• Faculty: Julia Gardner
• ID: Pr-031429

CAUTI (Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections) education focuses on preventing infections through evidence-based practices, including proper insertion and maintenance of catheters, hand hygiene, and timely removal when no longer needed.

• Faculty: Eileen Searson
• ID: Pr-040427

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

"Welcome to the Prevention of Falls Among Hospitalized Adult Patients online education. This course consists of two assessment-based e-learning modules in which you will examine and discover the guidelines and best practices relating to the prevention of falls among hospitalized adult patients, based on MedStar Health’s Nursing Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG)L Prevention of Falls Among Hospitalized Adult Patients. This course offers Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to September 29th, 2027. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to https://medstar.cloud-cme.com and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits."

• Faculty: Eileen Searson
• ID: Pr-040485

"Welcome to the Prevention of Falls Among Hospitalized Adult Patients online education. This course consists of two assessment-based e-learning modules in which you will examine and discover the guidelines and best practices relating to the prevention of falls among hospitalized adult patients, based on MedStar Health’s Nursing Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG)L Prevention of Falls Among Hospitalized Adult Patients. This course offers Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to September 29th, 2027. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to https://medstar.cloud-cme.com and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits."

• Faculty: Eileen Searson
• ID: Pr-040486

Welcome to the Prevention of Pressure Injuries Among Hospitalized Adult Patients online education. This course consists of two assessment-based e-learning modules in which you will examine and discover the guidelines and best practices relating to the prevention of pressure injuries among hospitalized adult patients, based on MedStar Health’s Nursing Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) Prevention of Pressure Injuries Among Hospitalized Adult Patients. This course offers Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to September 29th, 2027. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to https://medstar.cloud-cme.com and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits.

• Faculty: Eileen Searson
• ID: Pr-040478

Welcome to the Prevention of Pressure Injuries Among Hospitalized Adult Patients online education. This course consists of two assessment-based e-learning modules in which you will examine and discover the guidelines and best practices relating to the prevention of pressure injuries among hospitalized adult patients, based on MedStar Health’s Nursing Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) Prevention of Pressure Injuries Among Hospitalized Adult Patients. This course offers Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to September 29th, 2027. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to https://medstar.cloud-cme.com and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits.

• Faculty: Eileen Searson
• ID: Pr-040479

MedStar Health Camera Capture Process

• Faculty: Lydia Burke
• ID: Pr-038771

This quiz assesses the RN and LPNs ability to correctly take an image of good quality skin abnormalities.

• Faculty: Renee Grubbs
• ID: Qu-038662

In this module, you will learn about MedStar Health's support to patients using drugs and/or alcohol.

• Faculty: Stephan Riddle
• ID: Pr-036742

In this module, you will learn about SBIRTs universal screening, medication-based treatment (MBT)initiation, and the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) assessment.

• Faculty: Stephan Riddle
• ID: Pr-036743

Pleur-Evac "SAHARA" Training

• Faculty: Staci Day
• ID: Pr-015566

The PleurX™ catheter system provides effective at-home palliation of symptoms associated with recurrent pleural effusions and malignant ascites. This clinically proven treatment option allows patients to manage their symptoms through intermittent drainages in the comfort of their homes with minimal physician intervention.

• Faculty: Staci Day
• ID: Pr-029616

This stroke education is designed as a basic overview for all Non-Stroke Care units. After completing the module, you will recognize the risk factors and signs and symptoms of a stroke. You will be able to discuss the stroke assessment, and how and who to call for emergency medical assistance when stroke is suspected.

• Faculty: Staci Day
• ID: Pr-038746

This online education will review risks and risk reduction techniques associated with a nurse’s role in treating patients with spinal cord compression.

• Faculty: John Yosaitis
• ID: Pr-031431

This is an instructional presentation for behavior management of the patient with brain injury.

• Faculty: Brenda Mccall-Russell
• ID: Pr-029899

Welcome to your Management of Patients Leaving By Elopement of AMA and De-escalation and Use of Force Training. This course is an assessment-based e-learning module in which you will examine and discover the guidelines and best practices relating to elopement, AMA, and use of force episodes, as set forth by MedStar Health.

• Faculty: Eileen Searson
• ID: Pr-040431

Overview of the MedStar Health Safety Assessment.

• Faculty: Julie Brown
• ID: Pr-025818

Use of Restraints and Seclusion with Safety and Dignity

• Faculty: Eileen Searson
• ID: Pr-040463

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

• Faculty: Sara Turk
• ID: Pr-021885