Healthcare Core Essentials Training
Body Mechanic Basics
What's included:
Fundamentals of body alignment and posture
Techniques for safe lifting and moving
Strategies to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
Exercises for strengthening and flexibility
Choking Prevention Strategies
What's included:
Identification of choking hazards in healthcare settings
Steps to reduce the risk of choking in patients
Emergency procedures for choking incidents
Patient education for choking prevention
Delivering Compassionate End of Life Care
What's included:
Understanding the end-of-life care process
Pain management and symptom relief strategies
Navigating ethical dilemmas in end-of-life situations
Communication and emotional support for families
Fall Prevention Fundamentals
What's included:
Risk factors and assessment for potential falls
Strategies to implement fall-prevention measures
Training in the use of assistive devices
Creating a fall-prevention culture in healthcare settings
Fire Safety in Healthcare Settings
What's included:
Fire prevention techniques in healthcare facilities
Emergency response protocols and evacuation procedures
Proper use of fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment
Regular fire safety checks and drills
First Aid Essentials for Healthcare Providers
What's included:
Fundamental first aid procedures
Responding to common medical emergencies
CPR and AED usage
Building a first aid response team within your facility
Infection Control and Communicable Diseases
What's included:
Best practices for infection control
Recognizing and managing communicable diseases
Isolation precautions and procedures
Outbreak response planning and implementation
Infection Prevention: The Power of Hand Washing
What's included:
Hand hygiene protocols and their effectiveness
The relationship between hand hygiene and infection rates
Hand-washing techniques and practices
Promoting a culture of infection prevention through hand hygiene
Safe Practices for Manual Patient Transfers
What's included:
Techniques for safe manual patient transfers
Use of transfer aids and devices
Assessing patient mobility and transfer needs
Training and practice sessions for skill development
Memory Care Part 1: Understanding Cause & Effect
What's included:
Identifying causes of memory impairment
Understanding the effects on patient behavior and needs
Approaches to care that address specific memory issues
Techniques for creating a supportive environment for memory-impaired patients
Memory Care Part 2: Compassionate Caring Approaches
What's included:
Person-centered care strategies
Communication techniques for memory care
Creating a positive and stimulating environment
Engaging patients in meaningful activities
Nutrition and Hydration in Healthcare
What's included:
Basics of nutrition and the importance of hydration
Assessing patient nutritional needs and risks
Developing and implementing care plans for nutrition and hydration
Monitoring and adjusting nutritional care as patient needs evolve
Preventing Patient Abuse
What's included:
Recognizing and responding to signs of abuse
Legal and ethical considerations in abuse prevention
Reporting procedures and documentation
Creating a zero-tolerance policy towards abuse in healthcare
Key Principles of Assisted Living
What's included:
Overview of assisted living care philosophies
Operational standards and best practices
Strategies to support resident independence and well-being
Regulatory compliance and quality assurance measures
Privacy and Confidentiality in Healthcare
What's included:
Legal frameworks governing patient privacy
Best practices for maintaining confidentiality
Techniques to prevent unauthorized information disclosure
Managing and reporting privacy breaches
Promoting Continence in Healthcare
What's included:
Understanding continence and associated healthcare challenges
Assessment and management of incontinence
Patient education and support strategies
Implementing continence promotion programs in care plans
Prioritizing Resident Safety
What's included:
Risk assessment and safety planning
Accident prevention strategies
Emergency preparedness and response
Promoting a culture of safety in resident care
Understanding Resident's Rights
What's included:
Legal rights of residents in healthcare facilities
Ensuring respect and autonomy for residents
Advocacy and support for residents' rights
Navigating ethical dilemmas in resident care
Understanding the Use and Misuse of Restraints
What's included:
Ethical considerations in the use of restraints
Alternatives to restraints and de-escalation techniques
Legal and regulatory guidelines
Promoting restraint-free care practices
Skin and Wound Care Practices
What's included:
Skin anatomy and the physiology of wound healing
Assessment and management of acute and chronic wounds
Prevention strategies and patient education
Collaborative care approaches for complex wound care
WHMIS for Healthcare: Managing Hazardous Materials
What's included:
WHMIS classification and labeling requirements
Safe handling and storage of hazardous materials
Spill response and waste disposal procedures
WHMIS training requirements for healthcare staff