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

This on-line module provides Registered Nurses with the knowledge and skills needed to give an effective and efficient bedside shift report. Bedside Shift Report can have an impact on improved patient care outcomes, patient care quality, patient safety, improved communication and the patient experience.

• Faculty: Hussein Tahan
• ID: Pr-017526

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

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

This is an instructional presentation for the management of physical agitation of a patient.

• Faculty: Brenda Mccall-Russell
• ID: Pr-029900

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 content offers Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to 8/31/2025. 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.

• Faculty: Mangla Gulati
• ID: Pr-031245

This presentation reviews MedStar's COVID-19 PPE Protocols

• Faculty: Julia Gardner
• ID: Pr-031429

The in-service video presentation is a complete overview of the Centrella Bed.

• Faculty: Staci Day
• ID: Pr-031941

This module reviews the appropriate handling and storage of oxygen tanks

• Faculty: Doreen Bapisteller
• ID: Pr-032167

This content offers Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to July 4, 2026. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to https://medstar.cloud-cme.com and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits the next business day. Activity Description: The Glycemic Management in the Hospital course is designed to help clinicians effectively manage the hospitalized patient with diabetes with the goal of decreasing morbidity, mortality, length of stay and improving patient outcomes. Pre, peri and post operative management will also be addressed, as well as how to prepare the person with diabetes for safe discharge from the hospital. (Pharmacology 1.0 CE) Credit Types: ACCME (Physicians) | ANCC (Nurses) | AAPA (Physician Assistants) | ACPE (Pharmacists) | CDR (Registered Dietitian)

• Faculty: Carine Nassar
• ID: Pr-035664

This content offers Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to 7/4/2026. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to https://medstar.cloud-cme.com and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits the next business day. Activity Description: The Glycemic Management in the Hospital course is designed to help clinicians effectively manage the hospitalized patient with diabetes with the goal of decreasing morbidity, mortality, length of stay and improving patient outcomes. Pre, peri and post operative management will also be addressed, as well as how to prepare the person with diabetes for safe discharge from the hospital. (Pharmacology 1.0 CE) Credit Types: ACCME (Physicians) | ANCC (Nurses) | AAPA (Physician Assistants) | ACPE (Pharmacists) | CDR (Registered Dietitian)

• Faculty: Carine Nassar
• ID: Pr-035665

This content offers Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to 7/4/2026. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to https://medstar.cloud-cme.com and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits the next business day. Activity Description: The Glycemic Management in the Hospital course is designed to help clinicians effectively manage the hospitalized patient with diabetes with the goal of decreasing morbidity, mortality, length of stay and improving patient outcomes. Pre, peri and post operative management will also be addressed, as well as how to prepare the person with diabetes for safe discharge from the hospital.(Pharmacology/Nutrition 1.0 CE) Credit Types: ACCME (Physicians) | ANCC (Nurses) | AAPA (Physician Assistants) | ACPE (Pharmacists) | CDR (Registered Dietitian)

• Faculty: Carine Nassar
• ID: Pr-035666

IT/IS Downtime Review for Nursing Presentation

• Faculty: Maria Zacarias
• ID: Pr-035817

Who this course is for: This course is for MWHC bedside nurses outside of the ICU. What this course covers: 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). This course is designed to supplement annual sepsis education for nurses and does not cover topics such as risk factors for sepsis, preventing sepsis, and treating sepsis. What this course does not cover: Comprehensive sepsis response at MWHC; risk factors for sepsis; preventing sepsis; treating sepsis

• Faculty: Naomi Peterson
• ID: Pr-036211

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 module offers 1.0 Continuing Professional Education credits to Nurses. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to June 30, 2026. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to CloudCME® from your left SiTEL menu, and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits. Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, MedStar Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Credit Designation: This activity is approved for 1.0 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. About this Course: This course is designed to provide education to RNs and LPNs on pressure injury assessment, prevention strategies, staging, measurement, treatment, and documentation. This one-hour activity engages the learner in these concepts and encourages application through case studies and a post-activity knowledge assessment.

• Faculty: Stephan Riddle
• ID: Pr-038406

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

• Faculty: Meaghan Mejia
• ID: Qu-039095

This module offers 1.50 continuing professional credits for nurses. You must complete the online evaluation to receive continuing education credit. After completing the evaluation, your E credits will be available in your MedStar Health CE transcript on CloudCME on the next business day. To access your transcript via CloudCME, from your SiTELMS account under the Main Menu, select CloudCME. Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, MedStar Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Credit Designation: This activity is approved for 1.5 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This scenario-based course will engage the learner in fall prevention activities including assessing a patient's risk of falling, implementing interventions to protect the patient and decrease their risk of falling, and managing a patient after a fall.

• Faculty: Hussein Tahan
• ID: Pr-039456

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

Bridge Transfusion Administration Module

• Faculty: Lydia Burke
• ID: Pr-040654

This presentation reviews the Accu-chek Inform II Whole Blood Glucose monitoring system for 2026

• Faculty: Meaghan Mejia
• ID: Pr-041759

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-041760

This module provides learners with information about the Roberts Oxygen tank that is in use across all MedStar Health hospitals and some ambulatory locations. In addition to that, it reviews the Oxygen Cylinder Assessment Tool that is used to calculate how much oxygen is left in a tank.

• Faculty: Rebecca Butler
• ID: Pr-042194