Pulmonary positioning for complex patients
Tracy Thomas, MSN, APRN, CCRN, TCRN, ACNS-BC
Through COVID-19 we have seen a wide acceptance of prone positioning for critically ill patients. In this webinar, we will discuss the complex patient; such as those who are pregnant, obese and with multiple interventional equipment to manage.
Facility readiness for the bariatric population
Latanya Davidson-Wilson, MSN, RN, CNS
Latanya Davidson-Wilson, MSN, RN, CNS will discuss the health problems of obesity, success in weight loss surgery and technology and the equipment to have on hand to care for the bariatric patient.
The importance of mobility in COVID recovery
Dr. Armeen Poor, MD
Dr. Armeen Poor, a board-certified pulmonologist and intensivist, will discuss and describe a patient’s journey from surviving to thriving with severe COVID. Learn about the importance of early and continued progressive mobilization in facilitating recovery and high-quality return to life for patients impacted by acute and long COVID.
COVID-19 skin manifestations: Prevention and intervention
Dr. Joyce Black, PhD, RN, CWCN, FAAN
Dr. Black will discuss what we currently know about COVID-19 and the skin manifestations it can cause. She will share what can be done to prevent these complications and what interventions can be employed to keep the patient's skin intact.
The full mobility spectrum: Getting your patient from in bed to walking out the door
Robert Masterman, MSPT, CSPHC
Learn about improving consistency in the delivery of patient treatment plans, how to get the most out of safe patient handling devices and how to create a multimodal approach to getting patients out of bed sooner.
Walk this way: Using SPHM devices to support advanced balance & ambulation challenges
Stephanie Radawiec, PT, DPT, MBA
Andy Rich, MS, OTR/L, CSPHP
In this session we will explore the importance of using SPHM devices when facing balance and ambulation challenges, and how to utilize intervention-based techniques to keep patients, residents and caregivers safe.
Bringing the Health Sector into the Circular Economy
Daniel J. Vukelich, Esq.
President & CEO of the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR)
Hospitals and health systems generate more than double the amount of greenhouse gas emissions than the entire aviation sector. In order to address climate change, the health sector should be among the leaders in transformation to a circular economy.
Preventing hospital-associated VTE: A practical approach
Dr. Greg Maynard, MD, MSc
Chief Quality Officer at UC Davis Health
Dr. Maynard will discuss various tools and protocols used to perform a VTE risk assessment, some of which fail to effectively support the prevention of hospital-associated venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE). The approach to VTE prevention in COVID-19 patients will also be addressed.
No Matter the Size … Body Fold Management is for Everyone!
Nancy Morgan RN, BSN, MBA, WOCN, CWCMS
Co-Founder of the Wound Care Education Institute
Nancy will be speaking on skin care in the bariatric patient. Nancy combines her expertise in wound care with her extensive background in wound care education, wound management, program development, business management and marketing.
Mobilizing in a COVID-19 world
Andy Rich, MS, OTR/L, CSPHP
Clinical Manager Diligent/PHD
February 16
Solutions for Early Mobility
Risks associated with rehabilitation paradigms on the patient, caregiver and facility, changes to normal early mobility intervention & rehabilitation due to COVID-19, and utilization of SPHM equipment to facilitate strong outcomes.
Implementing automated prone ventilation
Armeen Poor MD
February 26
Solutions for Prone Therapy
Prone positioning has become a significant standard of care, not only for ARDS patients, but for COVID patients as well. Dr. Armeen Poor will discuss the challenges of implementing a progressive prone program, safety concerns and solutions to implementation of prone positioning for ventilated patients.
Pressure injury staging and wound assessment
Patricia Lipschultz, RN, BSN, CWOCN
Clinical Consultant Wound Care
March 4
Solutions for Pressure Injury Prevention
Pressure injury continues to be a challenging incident to avoid in all care settings. This program will address those challenges and offer potential solutions. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
2021 Update: COVID-19, thrombosis risk assessment and the latest clinical guidelines
Joseph A. Caprini, MD, MS, FACS, RVT, DFSVS
March 9
Solutions for Venous Thromboembolism
This program will discuss pathophysiology, VTE risk factors, assessment and thromboprophylaxis in COVID-19 patients, as well as a review of relevant literature and guideline recommendations. Dr. Caprini is an Emeritus physician at NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, Illinois.
The “9-1-1” on SPH use in the ED
Eric McCready, RN
Clinical Team Lead
March 16
Solutions for Safe Patient Handling
There can be challenges in effectively partnering the paradigms of both emergency medicine and SPHM paradigms. This session will explore the existing challenges and best practice solutions used to drive ED success.
Troubleshooting ARDS with prone positioning
Tracy Thomas, RN, CCRN, ACNS-BC, TCRN
March 26
Solutions for Prone Therapy
Characteristics of the ARDS patient and how prone positioning can be achieved safely. Discussion around nursing care, preparation, and monitoring utilized during the high acuity condition, and how to troubleshoot common conditions encountered during prone positioning.
Care of the bariatric patient
Robert Andersen
Clinical Consultant Wound Care
April 6
Solutions for Bariatrics
This program will review the effects of increased body weight on various body systems. There will be a review of the assessment criteria for the bariatric patient. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Why we should all care about PICS: Post-Intensive Care Syndrome
Wendy Chapman, RN
Clinical Consultant Diligent/PHD
April 15
Solutions for Post-Intensive Care Syndrome
With the COVID-19 pandemic and patients surviving prolonged mechanical ventilation in the ICU, the awareness of how devastating PICS is increases. This webinar will address latest research findings and what a healthcare system can do to lessen the impact of PICS on patients, families and caregivers.
Sharing risk - Partnerships that produce results in safe patient handling & mobility programs
Andy Hepburn
Mobility Outcomes Director
April 20 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Safe Patient Handling
Discussion of healthcare risk factors impacting executive decisions and how risk share / outcome improvement programs can support the financial health of healthcare institutions.
Bringing an automated solution for prone therapy to an ICU near you
Laura Reese, MSN, APRN, CNS, CCRN, PhD
April 30 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Prone Therapy
Prone positioning has become a significant standard of care, not only for ARDS patients, but for COVID patients as well. Laura Reese will discuss the challenges of implementing a progressive prone program, safety concerns and solutions to implementation.
Are you active or reactive? Guidelines for support surfaces
Amanda Roguljic, RN, MS, APN, CWCN
Clinical Consultant Wound Care
May 4 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Pressure Injury Prevention
This program will review the NPIAP Support Surface Standards Initiative (S3I) terms and definitions as they relate to support surfaces. There will be a discussion of the high cost of pressure injuries and how support surfaces are one part of the prevention equation. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
EMR’s connection to SPHM program success
Angela Davenport, RN
Clinical Consultant Diligent/PHD
May 18 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Safe Patient Handling
Creating success in safe patient handling is highly dependent upon linking patient mobility device needs to patient assessment and treatment plans. When the two are not in-sync, confusion, uncertainty and optionality can often emerge.
Implementing automated prone ventilation for ARDS
Armeen Poor MD
May 28 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Prone Therapy
Evaluate the impact of a novel, interprofessional simulation-based training program on providers' perception of comfort with PPV and the program's ability to help identify unrecognized safety issues before implementation.
Deep Tissue Injury Prevention and Treatment
Dr. Joyce Black, PhD, RN, CWCN, FAAM
June 8 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Deep Tissue Injury
Dr. Joyce Black will address the challenge of preventing and treating deep tissue injury (DTI). DTIs occur oftentimes in various environments, and can be difficult to identify and treat. Dr. Black will review warning signs of DTIs and will identify best practices for prevention and treatment.
Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism: A Practical Approach
Greg Maynard, M.D., MSc
June 15 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for VTE Prevention
In an effort to alleviate substandard VTE metrics that do not adequately facilitate prevention, this presentation will provide an overview of proven strategies and tactics of an effective VTE risk assessment, focusing on practical design and implementation of VTE prevention order sets, protocols that address failure modes and monitoring techniques.
Advanced strategies for COVID-19 and ARDS
Dr. Margolin, DO, FCCP, FCCM
Pulmonary Intensivist
June 25 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for COVID-19 and ARDS
Please join Dr. Gregory Margolin, DO, FCCP, FCCM, who is the Pulmonary Intensivist, and a Contract Physician for national COVID-19 support team to learn about prone positioning as the standard of care for patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
Science of microclimate
Sara Tackson, PT, MPT, CWS
Clinical Consultant Wound Care
July 13 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Pressure Injuries
This webinar will address the etiology of pressure injuries with a specific focus on how the microclimate at the support surface interface can directly affect the patient’s skin and potentially contribute to pressure injury development. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Preventing staff risks in outpatient care settings
Laura White, RN, MBA
Clinical Consultant Diligent/PHD
July 22 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Safe Patient Handling
This session will explore the risks, barriers and application based solutions that can facilitate success in patient/resident handling and mobility programs.
Prone positioning for improved outcomes
Julie Petty, RN, BSN, CEN, CPEN
Clinical Educator Critical Care
July 30 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Prone Positioning
This webinar will delve into the pathophysiology of ARDS, various treatment modalities, the most current research findings, and how best to implement prone therapy, while reducing the risk of injury to the patient and to the caregivers. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Ensuring Dignity: Utilizing safe resident handling & mobility programs with persons living with dementia
Melvajean Eason, MBA, OTR
Clinical Consultant Diligent/PHD
August 5 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Dementia
Join us as we explore application-based strategies and interventions designed to create safe and respectful interactions allowing the preservation of resident mobility in a safe-for-all environment.
Up, Down, Back and Forth: Best practice use of lateral repositioning devices
Ali Qureshi, MS, OTR
Clinical Consultant Diligent/PHD
August 17 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Lateral Transfers
Strong SPHM programs with the correct devices have shown incredible results in reducing injury to those receiving and providing care during manual lateral transfers. Join us for a fast paced session exploring why these injuries occur, there is difficulty in creating compliance and what solutions can be used to create documentable success.
Early mobility in the ICU
Jennifer Brouwer, RN BSN
Clinical Educator Critical Care
August 27 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Early Mobility
In this webinar, we will address the complications of immobility, nurse and patient injury risk, and solutions to passively and actively mobilize your patients. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Medical device related pressure injury
Dr. Joy Pittman, FNP-BC, CWOCN, RN
September 14 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Medical Devices
This webinar will provide evidence-based information regarding the most common medical devices that cause pressure injuries in adults and describes current best practices and evidence-based prevention strategies. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Nurse empowerment
Laura Reese, MSN, APRN, CNS, CCRN, PhD
September 24 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Nurses
Clinicians have been tested like never before with the stuggles of caring for so many critically ill patients. In this program we will discuss nurse recruitment, retention and how to maintain a work/life balance. Our guest speaker will review her strategies to keep nurses in particular healthy, happy and satisfied in their roles in the ICU. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Name that wound
MaryAnne Uayan, RN, BSN, CWCA, CCRN
Clinical Consultant Wound Care
October 12 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Wound Care
This webinar will include the discussion of the different types of wounds, their characteristics and the treatment associated with each. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Advanced strategies for COVID-19 and ARDS
Dr. Margolin, DO, FCCP, FCCM
October 29 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Prone Therapy
Please join Dr. Gregory Margolin, DO, FCCP, FCCM, who is the Pulmonary Intensivist, and a Contract Physician for national COVID-19 support team to learn about prone positioning as the standard of care for patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Falls Part 3 - Not tripping over your SPHM program: Panel on synergizing fall & SPHM programs
Andy Rich, MS, OTR/L, CSPHP
Clinical Manager Diligent/PHD
November 9 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Patient Handling
The panel will discuss important aspects to consider to increase success in fall prevention programs, review two case studies where sustainability was achieved in fall prevention and answer questions pertaining to overcoming barriers in fall prevention programs.
Pressure injury prevention in the Emergency Room
Bob Andersen, RN, WCC
Clinical Consultant Wound Care
November 17 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Pressure Injuries
Pressure injuries can develop rapidly. Identification of at risk patients should occur early in a hospitalization and prevention measures put in place as soon as possible. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Prone positioning
Allison Whitaker, MSN, MBA, RN
Clinical Educator and Marketing Project Lead
January 31
Solutions for Prone Therapy
Delves into the pathophysiology of ARDS, various treatment modalities, the most current research findings and how best to implement prone therapy while reducing the risk of injury to the patient and to the caregivers. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
The science of microclimate
Judy Burgess, RN, BSN, WOC
Clinical Consultant Wound Care
February 4
Solutions for Pressure Injury Prevention
This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Nursing considerations
Angela Rouse
Clinical Educator Critical Care
February 28
Solutions for Prone Therapy
Learn about prone positioning being the standard of care for patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, though caring for a patient in the prone position has unique challenges and perceived difficulties. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Nursing considerations
Angela Rouse
Clinical Educator Critical Care
March 27
Solutions for Prone Therapy
Caring for a patient in the prone position has unique challenges and perceived difficulties. In this program, we will address those challenges and provide solutions for caring for your patient in the prone position.
The ABC's of prone ventilation
Dr. Gregory Margolin, DO, FCCP, FCCM
Pulmonary Intensivist
April 24
Solutions for Prone Therapy
Join us to learn about prone positioning as the standard of care for patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
Prone positioning
Allison Whitaker, MSN, MBA, RN
Clinical Educator and Marketing Project Lead
May 6 | 4:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Prone Therapy
During the session we will discuss the current adoption of prone positioning including focus on techniques used to reduce harm to caregivers and patients.
Wins of mobilizing patients
Wendy Chapman, RN
Clinical Consultant Diligent/PHD
May 12 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Early Mobility
This webinar briefly reviews the barriers to mobilizing patients, and the impacts of immobility.
Reducing the risk
Lisa Coote
Senior Marketing Manager, Hygiene and Disinfection
May 13
Solutions for Infection Control
Break the chain of infection and reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
The Missing Piece
Stephanie Radawiec, PT, MPT, MBA
Clinical Consultant Diligent/PHD
May 19 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Early Mobility
Please join Martina Tierney, OT, Clinical Director at Seating Matters and Stephanie Radawiec, PT, DPT, MBA, Diligent Clinical Consultant at Arjo, to learn about the impact of proper seating on your mobility outcomes.
Missing piece for mobility
Sara Thomas
Global Senior Clinical Consulting Manager
May 20 | 11:00a.m. CST
Solutions for Early Mobility
Improving caregiver workflow and reducing risk of patient handling associated injury during COVID 19.
Mobilize patients early
Andy Rich
Clinical Manager Diligent/PHD
May 27 | 9p.m. CST
Solutions for Early Mobility
Mobilize COVID-19 patients early and the impact on recovery and rehabilitation.
Mayday: Troubleshooting ARDS
Tracy Thomas, RN, CCRN, ACNS-BC, TCRN
May 29 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Prone Therapy
This presentation will focus on the characteristics of the ARDS patient and how prone positioning can be achieved safely.
Safe patient handling
Sara Tackson, PT, MPT, CWS
Clinical Consultant Wound Care
June 2 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Pressure Injury Prevention
This program focuses on the importance that mobility plays in the prevention of pressure injuries. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Person centered care
Dawn Wiggins, RN
President of “New Dementians”, Certified Dementia Practitioner
June 3 | 4:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Dementia
Please join our complimentary webinar that discusses person-centered care for people living with dementia during COVID-19.
Arjo Express: ordering tool
Emily Bubnack
Associate Marketing Manager TSMB
June 5 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Arjo Express
Arjo Express offers a way to place delivery, service and pickup orders all through a secure internet site.
Take a DIP
Melvajean Eason, OTR/L, MBA
Clinical Consultant Diligent/PHD
June 12 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Hygiene
This webinar will offer insights and solutions on how to overcome resident and care partner barriers to bathing and hygiene.
Early mobility in the ICU
Julie Petty, RN, BSN, CEN, CPEN
Clinical Educator Critical Care
June 26 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Early Mobility
In this program, we will address the complications of immobility, nurse and patient injury risk, and solutions to passively and actively mobilize your patients. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Are you active or reactive
Carroll Gillespie, RN, MSN, CWOCN
Clinical Manager Wound Care
July 7 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Pressure Injury Prevention
This program will review the NPUAP Support Surface Standards Initiative (S3i) terms and definitions as they relate to support surfaces. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Arjo care services
Raquel Vega
Associate Business Development Manager, Service
July 21 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Service
In this webinar, we will review all of the Arjo services that can help meet your clinical, operational and financial needs.
Care of the bariatric patient
Bob Andersen, RN, WCC
Clinical Consultant Wound Care
August 4 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for bariatric
This program will review the effects of increased body weight on the various body systems. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Prone positioning
Lorne Amos, RRT
Clinical Educator Critical Care
August 28 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Prone Therapy
This program will delve into the pathophysiology of ARDS, various treatment modalities and the most current research findings. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Arjo Express: ordering tool
Emily Bubnack
Associate Marketing Manager TSMB
September 4 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Arjo Express
Arjo Express offers a way to place delivery, service and pickup orders all through a secure internet site.
Prone positioning
Dr. Margolin, DO, FCCP, FCCM
Pulmonary Intensivist
September 25 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Prone Therapy
Dr. Gregory Margolin will discuss ARDS treatment modalities and give a physician's perspective on best practices.
VTE prevention: reducing patient harm
Grace Hukushi, RN, BSN
Clinical Manager
October 2 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for VTE prevention
This program will review venous thromboembolism, mechanical prophylaxis methods, and the nurses’ role in using intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) therapy optimally. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Pressure injury prevention
Bob Anderson, RN, WCC
Clinical Consultant Wound Care
October 6 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Pressure Injury Prevention
Pressure injuries can develop rapidly. Identification of at risk patients should occur early in a hospitalization and prevention measures put in place as soon as possible.
Nursing considerations
Jen Brouwer, RN, BSN
Clinical Educator Critical Care
October 30 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Prone Therapy
The challenges of and solutions for caring for a patient in the prone position will be discussed. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.
Name that wound
Carroll Gillespie, RN, MSN, CWOCN
Clinical Manager Wound Care
November 3 | 1:00p.m. CST
Solutions for Wound Care
This program will review the various types of wounds and their characteristics. Discussion will revolve around etiology of various wounds and defining assessment criteria. This program is accredited for 1.0 contact hour (CE) through the California State Board of Nursing.