This DVD program on Fire Prevention in Healthcare Facilities looks at how fires in healthcare facilities start, and what can be done to prevent them... as well as what employees should do in case of a fire emergency.

This DVD program on Hazard Communication in Healthcare Facilities both introduces employees to the Hazard Communication regulations and provides training on the various groups of chemicals found in the healthcare environment.

Providing care to those who are ill or frail often requires lifting and moving them. But the weight and awkwardness of the human form, often combined with tight spaces, put caregivers at risk for injury. Anyone providing direct care must understand the risks associated with lifting and moving residents and efforts they can take to reduce those risks.

This course is designed to raise awareness about the importance of preventing needle stick injuries. It provides an overview of government regulations, a detailed look at safety devices and techniques and guidance on prevention.

Because needlestick injuries are the most common way for healthcare workers to acquire bloodborne infections such as HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B knowing how to protect against needlestick injuries is crucial for medical assistants working with needles and other sharps in the healthcare environment.

In an average workday, healthcare workers are required to stand or sit for long periods of time and lift heavy, cumbersome weight, often non-ambulatory patients, sometimes in awkward positions or in confined spaces such as bathrooms.

In an average workday, healthcare workers are required to stand or sit for long periods of time and lift heavy, cumbersome weight, often non-ambulatory patients, sometimes in awkward positions or in confined spaces such as bathrooms.

In an average workday, healthcare workers are required to stand or sit for long periods of time and lift heavy, cumbersome weight, often non-ambulatory patients, sometimes in awkward positions or in confined spaces such as bathrooms. As a result, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that healthcare workers have the highest rate of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of all occupations.

Over the last two decades, the use of restraints has declined dramatically in acute, long term care and psychiatric healthcare settings. The pressure to reduce the use of restraints has been driven by both patient advocacy groups and professional healthcare organizations. This program will discuss finding alternatives to restraints in any medical facility.

The rules regarding restraint and seclusion are based on the patient s simple right to freely move about. Restraint and seclusion must only be imposed when absolutely necessary to protect the patient from doing harm to themselves, staff, or others.

The use of restraints in healthcare has declined dramatically in acute, long term care and psychiatric healthcare settings as alternatives have been developed and pressure has mounted to reduce their use. However, the use of restraints cannot be eliminated, and their safe use is often required to ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare professionals.