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

In this module the associate will gain knowledge to increase patient safety during toileting in a rehabilitation setting.

• Faculty: Brenda Mccall-Russell
• ID: Pr-018774

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

• Faculty: Sara Turk
• ID: Pr-021885

This online module will discuss the rehabilitation care of the acute stroke patient.

• Faculty: Karen Poole
• ID: Pr-024249

Overview of the MedStar Health Safety Assessment.

• Faculty: Julie Brown
• ID: Pr-025818

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 module offers 0.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education credits for nurses. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to June 30, 2028. 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 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

Working in healthcare, while fulfilling, also comes with stress, and we want you to know that we are here for you! Our team at the MedStar Health Center for Wellbeing is here to provide you resources and support to help you address stress in your personal and professional lives. 

• Faculty: Heather Hartman-Hall
• ID: Pr-035098

This presentation will provide an overview of sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock; and will review sepsis assessment tools and early management with the Surviving Sepsis Campaign's Hour 1 Bundle.

• Faculty: LAURA Ogle
• ID: Pr-038216

This content offers 3.0 Continuing Professional Education credits to physicians, nurses, PA's, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to December 31, 2027. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to CloudCME® from your left SiTEL menu, and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits. About this Course:  This is an enduring material which focuses on Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystems Elders (NICHE) as a part of our NICHE Standards to maintain Exemplar status. Nurses will be awarded CE credits after reading evidence-based journal articles and completing a post-survey to validate their learning of geriatric continuing education.

• Faculty: Staci Day
• ID: Pr-039553

This content is for bedside nurses outside of the ICU. It reviews the qSOFA sepsis tool and its role in sepsis response, as well as the different roles involved in sepsis response and quality improvement goals for qSOFA and lactic acid collection (current as of September 2023). The content is designed to supplement annual sepsis education for nurses.

• Faculty: Kristina Poole
• ID: Pr-039706

"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