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Acronym | Full Credit Type Name |
AAPC | American Academy of Professional Coders |
CA | California Board of Registered Nurses |
CBSPD | Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. |
CCMC | Commission for Case Manager Certification |
CRCE | Continuing Respiratory Care Education |
HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) | Healthcare Sterile Processing Association |
NCCT | National Center for Competency Testing |
ASRT | American Society of Radiologic Technologists |
Credits CA:2.0, NCCT:2.0, CBSPD:2.0, HSPA:2.0
During endoscopic procedures, video resolution and picture quality are critical for the surgeon to adequately examine the surgical area and identify abnormal tissue. This ebook reviews the evolution of endoscopic surgical instruments and the benefits of advanced technology that allow the healthcare team to provide efficient care to patients thereby reducing costs and improving outcomes.
Credits CA:2.0, CBSPD:2.0, HSPA:2.0, NCCT:2.0
This ebook reviews sterility assurance with a focus on packaging. It includes a brief overview of the impact of surgical site infections, key criteria for the appropriate selection and use of packaging materials, types of sterilization wraps, and the various professional guidelines for best practices related to packaging.
Credits CA:2.0, CBSPD:2.0, IAHCSM:2.0, NCCT:2.0
This continuing education activity will describe the structural differences between rigid and flexible endoscopes as well as surgical uses for both types of endoscopes. Additionally, the steps for cleaning and the Spaulding Classification System will be discussed as a basis for determining the appropriate sterilization method for flexible and rigid endoscopes.
Credits CA:2.0, CBSPD:2.0, HSPA:2.0, NCCT:2.0
The purpose of this continuing education activity is to provide a review of the clinical considerations regarding the appropriate selection and use of facial protection devices in healthcare practice settings. It provides an overview of the health hazards inherent to the general healthcare and perioperative environment, criteria for appropriate selection and use of facial protection devices, and relevant regulations and recommendations for manufacture and use.
Credits CA:2.0, CBSPD:2.0, IAHCSM:2.0, NCCT:2.0
This continuing education activity provides a brief overview of the clinical impact and economic burden of SSIs today. The key characteristics of sterilization wrap materials that help reduce the risk for SSIs, with a focus on nonwoven double layer sterilization wrap, including test data that should be obtained from the manufacturer, will be reviewed.
Credits CA:2.0, CBSPD:2.0, HSPA:2.0, NCCT:2.0
The operating room has traditionally been one of the highest revenue generators for healthcare organizations. This continuing education activity will provide the perioperative nurse with information on ways to improve inventory management in the operating room. It will review the challenges and opportunities associated with effective supply management, and provide specific strategies on product standardization, inventory management and reduction, reduction of waste, data analysis, and improved physician preference card management.