Od-031432 Quality Nursing Care: Spinal Cord Compression.
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Type
On Demand
Credit
No
Description
This online education will review risks and risk reduction techniques associated with a nurse’ ... show more
Objectives
- Identify the four main causes of spinal cord compression (SCC)
- Identify risk factors for spinal cord compression, based on patient history and physical exam
- Apply assessment findings to categorize risk as low, intermediate, or high
- Identify the nursing role in the patient transfer process with a confirmed cord compression case
- Demonstrate communication skills to foster trust and earn cooperation from patients
- Urgently communicate cord compression diagnosis to an interprofessional team, in order to coordinate timely patient care
Fees
Free
Activity Director
John Yosaitis
John.Yosaitis@medstar.net
Activity Coordinators
Susan O'Mara susan.r.omara@medstar.net
Organization
MedStar Health System and Shared Services