This MedStar Health on line education, “The Deteriorating Patient Condition” was developed in response to nursing peer review showing lack of identification of the deteriorating patient and failure to rescue. Through scenario based learning the module emphasizes tracking and trending, using the Cerner MedConnect System, to visualize subtle vital sign changes over time and identify when a patient is deteriorating. The module then incorporates the next steps of knowing how to escalate care when needed and the use effective communication techniques.

• Faculty: Amabelle Grace Aureus
• ID: Pr-018019

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

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

• Faculty: Sara Turk
• ID: Pr-021885

LVAD awareness for all MedStar associates

• Faculty: Tonya Elliott
• ID: Pr-023789

This module covers MedStar's Drug Diversion Prevention program.

• Faculty: Rodney Benson
• ID: Pr-025547

This module reviews the proper use of the C-SSRS tool.

• Faculty: Julie Brown
• ID: Pr-026340

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

This presentation provides an overview of the Zoll R Series defibrillator

• Faculty: Elizabeth Gonder
• ID: Pr-030934

This presentation reviews MedStar's COVID-19 PPE Protocols

• Faculty: Julia Gardner
• ID: Pr-031429

This module reviews the appropriate handling and storage of oxygen tanks

• Faculty: Doreen Bapisteller
• ID: Pr-032167

This online module includes how to identify a situation that may possibly escalate. Demonstrates the use of Verbal utilizing RAP, and Non-Verbal methods for de-escalation of an agitated person and discusses what to do if the situation continues to escalate despite the use of RAP. The module includes 3 video scenarios that teach the use of RAP in different situations.

• Faculty: William Pallozzi
• ID: Pr-033059

2-Nurse Central Line Dressing Change presentation

• Faculty: Cecilia Wong
• ID: Pr-037735

2-Nurse Central Line Dressing Change Quiz

• Faculty: Cecilia Wong
• ID: Qu-037793

This content reviews the policy and procedure necessary when drawing a blood bank specimen.

• Faculty: Susan Gerstmyer
• ID: Pr-038462

Annual competency assessment related to the use of the AccuChek Inform II glucometer

• Faculty: Jamie Liske
• ID: Qu-039095

This module reviews POC testing and the general basics and responsibilities essential to producing accurate and reliable results at the patients bedside.

• Faculty: Meaghan Mejia
• ID: Pr-039149

This presentation reviews the Accu-chek Inform II Whole Blood Glucose monitoring system for 2025

• Faculty: Meaghan Mejia
• ID: Pr-039150

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