Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Education Calendar. September August Committed to Life-Long Learning

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1 Sheridan Memorial Hospital Education Calendar September August 2016 Committed to Life-Long Learning 1

2 Table of Contents Vision: A partner enhancing continuous learning Mission:... 4 Values:... 4 Guiding Frameworks... 5 Registration Information... 6 Conference Room Locations:... 6 Manual Sign-Out... 7 Wyoming Simulation Center... 7 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course-Certification... 8 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course- RENEWAL... 9 Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Online Option Advanced IV Course-Level II Certification/Recertification Courses Basic Cardiac Class Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider- RENEWAL BLS for Health Care Providers-Online Renewal Course Designated Requester Class (Organ Donation)-Recert & Certification Electronic Medical Record~ EMR Basics Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)-Provider Level Fetal Heart Monitoring (A.W.H.O.N.N.)-Intermediate/Advanced Course In the Know Monthly In-service for CNAs Moderate Sedation In-House Certification Course 18 Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)-Provider Level Course/Renewal Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Course (NVCI)- Certification Non-violent Crisis Intervention Course- Recertification Nursing Team Leader Workshops Orientation-New Employee Orientation-Nursing PALs-Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course-Certification PALs-Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course-RENEWAL Pediatric Advanced Life Support-Online Option Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (P.E.A.R.S.) Preceptor Training Safety Training Skills Lab/Annual Nursing & RT Education S.T.A.B.L.E. Course Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Provider Level

3 Wound Care & Ostomy Care Workshop: Wound Vac Training Wyoming Workforce Grant Information-Workplace Development Training Fund Program

4 Sheridan Memorial Hospital Education Calendar September 2015-August 2016 Vision: A partner enhancing continuous learning. Mission: Dedicated to the provision of accessible, relevant learning opportunities. Values: Committed to life-long learning Responsive, creative, evidence-based learning opportunities Partnership and collaboration A self-directed approach to learning Cost-effective services A positive approach to change Appreciate the diversity of learning styles A hospital-wide approach to clinical nursing education Guiding Framework: Quality of Care Continuing Competence Continuing Education Lifelong Learning Staff Development Academic Education Professional Development Activities (reprinted from the American Journal of Nursing- 2004) 4

5 Guiding Framework: Organizational Communication 5

6 Registration Information SMH Hospital Employees: Please register for all courses via the MY NET LEARNING Website located on the hospital intranet page or via the link below. Your Login ID is your employee number. No password is required for use. For non SMH Employees: Please register via the hospital website under the education calendar or call if you have questions. The SMH Education Calendar is on our IF THERE IS NO SPACE IN THE CLASS OR THE CLASS IS CANCELLED, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN or A PHONE CALL TO NOTIFY YOU. A wait list may be formed if applicable. The Nursing Education Department reserves the right to cancel a course if minimum numbers are not met. If the class is cancelled, you will receive a phone call. NON-Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) registrants: If you are a non-smh person registering for a course, you are not considered registered until your fee is received. Checks can be made payable to Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Registration fees will not be returned if you cancel after the registration deadline (2 weeks prior to course date) or you are a no-show to the course. Directions to the Hospital: Highway I 90 take Exit 23 (5 th street) toward Sheridan and continue on 5th for approx 3 miles until you see SMH on your right. PARKING: Access the back parking lot via Kentucky Street access (Welch Cancer Center).*You will receive a receipt for registration fees at the course. Conference Room Locations: Conference Room A, B: lower floor in the hospital cafeteria area. Walker Prairie (Board Room), Paint Rock, Cloud Peak and Med Staff Conference Room are on the 3 rd floor. Stop at the switchboard operator s desk for direction. IT Training Room: Located behind medical records, lower floor of the main hospital. Welch Cancer Center Conference Room- located at the Welch Cancer Center directly across the street from the hospital on the west side. Wyoming Simulation Center (see next page) 6

7 Manual Sign-Out For those courses requiring pre-reading, manuals have been purchased by SMH to decrease the cost to participants and encourage the sharing of resources. Manual sign outs are for hospital employees only. Please sign out the required manual from the Nursing s Administrative Assistant Call Complete the Payroll Deduction form available on the hospital s Intranet page under Links. It may take up to 48hr to get a manual so please plan accordingly. Link to payroll authorization Manual sign out sheet is below: Manuals should be returned within 7 days after the course date. Unreturned manuals will be charged to the person who signed it out. Book Return Cabinet is located down the Pharmacy hallway or manuals can be returned to Nursing s Admin Assistant directly. Wyoming Simulation Center Located at 245 Broadway Street in Sheridan, this innovative clinical teaching environment features the latest technology in human patient simulators coupled with a realistic hospital environment. Our Mission: Excellence in patient care achieved through excellence in education. Our Vision: Improving Patient Safety Through the Use of Simulation Technology. The Center, an educational partnership between Sheridan Memorial Hospital and Sheridan College, greatly enhances the ability to teach and facilitate key concepts in the clinical environment. Our center features an 8 bed patient ward with nursing station, functioning med room, 2 high-fidelity rooms and a 24 seat classroom environment. Our high-fidelity rooms are video/audio wired for capturing events to assist in the debriefing process post scenario. Many of our courses will now be taught at the Wyoming Simulation Center, please look for the location of the course in each course description. Parking at the Center-Please park in the back of the building and enter the side entrance. Why Simulation? Simulation is a guided education technique that recreates a clinical environment and gives the learner exposure to high-risk scenarios without putting actual patients at risk. Learners practice on high-fidelity manikins that appropriately respond physiologically to the selected treatment. Wyoming Simulation Center 245 Broadway Street, Sheridan, Wyoming Tel: (307)

8 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course-Certification Purpose: ACLS certification provider course is a two-day program designed for health care professionals providing acute care to cardiac patients. Emphasis will be placed on pharmacological and electrical interventions utilized to stabilize the cardiac patient in the critical intervention period and immediately following. ACLS is valid for two-years Guidelines will be featured until the AHA 2015 guidelines are published mid-year Prerequisites: Must have a current BLS CPR card and Lead II interpretive skills (*recent completion of the Basic Cardiac Course is recommended for those not familiar with Lead II Interpretation). Pre-reading is required as well as a pre-test must be completed-instructions for accessing the pre-test will accompany the provider manual. Please bring your valid BLS card with you to the class. *Manuals can be signed out by hospital employees only. Please call to request a manual. Target Group: Facilitators: MD, RNs, RTs, EMT-P, EMT-I & B Certified ACLS Instructors Dates/Time/Location: December 10 th & 11 th, h Wyoming Simulation Center May 26 th & 27 th, h Wyoming Simulation Center Fee: SMH employees: none *Registration is REQUIRED Non SMH: $ plus the cost of the ACLS Provider Manual 8

9 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course- RENEWAL Purpose: This one-day course is offered for current ACLS card holders to update their ACLS. Pre requisites: Must have a current CPR-BLS for Health Care Professionals card, a current ACLS card and basic lead II interpretive skills (*recent completion of the Basic Cardiac Course is recommended for those not familiar with Lead II Interpretation). Please bring your current cards with you. It is recommended that you have taken the 2-day course twice before taking a renewal course. Pre-reading is required as well as a completed pre-test via the internet AHA Guidelines are featured until the AHA 2015 guidelines are published mid-year *Manuals can be signed out by calling Manuals are for SMH employees only. **RENEWAL This card is valid for two years following your course completion date, to avoid a lapse in your provider status, you need to complete a renewal course PRIOR to the recommended renewal date listed on your card. Target Group: Facilitator: MD, RNs, RTs, EMT-P, EMT-I&B, LPNs Certified ACLS Instructors Dates/Time/Location: Sept 24, complete Wyoming Simulation Center November 2, complete Wyoming Simulation Center January 28, complete Wyoming Simulation Center March 10, complete Wyoming Simulation Center May 19, complete Wyoming Simulation Center August 18, complete Wyoming Simulation Center Location: Wyoming Simulation Center (245 Broadway Street-Sheridan) SMH Employees: No fee. Non-SMH only: $75.00 plus cost of the ACLS Provider manual 9

10 Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Online Option Purpose: This option is for experienced providers needing to renew their ACLS card. The participant purchases and completes the online version of ACLS and brings the certificate of completion for Part I to an ACLS Instructor for in-person mega code test out. The participant will then receive an updated AHA card. Website: Go to: Course Catalog/ACLS Heart Code Part I Skills Check-Off: The AHA requires any online participant to verify skills of ACLS by presenting their ACLS Heart Code Part I certificate to a valid AHA instructor for an in-person megacode check out. **Please call to book a 30 min appointment** Dates/Times/Location: Sept 3, a Wyoming Simulation Center Oct 1, pm-3pm Wyoming Simulation Center Nov 20, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center Dec 7, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center Jan 7, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center Feb 1, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center March 7, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center April 4, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center May 5, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center June 23, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center July 6, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center August 4, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center Fee: NO fee if SMH employee $50.00 for Non-SMH **RENEWAL This card is valid for two years following your course completion date, to avoid a lapse in your provider status, you need to complete a renewal course PRIOR to the recommended renewal date listed on your card. 10

11 Advanced IV Course-Level II Certification/Recertification Courses Purpose: This SMH course is intended for those RNs who seek to become Level II certified or those needing to recertify their annual status in our facility for the care/maintenance of advanced vascular access devices such as PICC lines, central lines and ports. Once complete, the RN will be considered a go-to person on the nursing units for; assuring standards of care are maintained, trouble shooting of problems with catheters and as a resource person for other staff. They will also recertify this skill set on an annual basis in order to maintain this level. For further information about Level I, II and III nursing care for IV Therapy please see our Patient Care Administration policy # Target Audience: RNs (*LPNS may audit this program for their State Board of Nursing license requirements of 10hr/2 years of central line education) Dates/Times/Locations: **This class is now embedded into Clinical Orientation held on a monthly basis. If you need to attend a class please call X1021 or the nurse educators to find out the next date/time of the course. For those who require the Advanced Level II Certification Renewal-this occurs during your annual skill lab/competency date. Basic Cardiac Class Purpose: This 2 part SMH course is designed to teach/review how to interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias in the Lead II view. It is a very helpful tutorial class for those taking the ACLS and or PALs programs. Target Group: RNs, RTs responsible for interpreting Lead II cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias and/or those preparing for ACLS/PALS courses. Pre Requisite: Pre-reading is required. The course textbook, Introduction to Basic Dyshrythmias, *Manuals can be signed out by calling Facilitators: TBA Fee: SMH Employees: none Non-SMH: $50.00 Dates/Times/Locations: Nov 16 & 18, 2015 Time: 1p-430p Location: Wyoming Simulation Center May 16 & 18, 2016 Time: 1p-430p Location: Wyoming Simulation Center 11

12 Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider- RENEWAL (**BLS = CPR) Purpose: This renewal course reviews basic life support (BLS) principles for adult, child and infant CPR as well as interventions for the choking adult, child and infant. Bag-valve mask and AED use are also reviewed. **RENEWAL This card is valid for two years following your course completion date, to avoid a lapse in your provider status, you need to complete a renewal course PRIOR to the recommended renewal date listed on your card. Registration Information: Pre-reading is recommended. An open book exam is to be completed prior to skill session (pass 84%). *Participants: bring your current BLS card to class. (Current BLS card need to be brought to the course as proof you ve taken the full course at some time within the last 2 years). *Manuals can be signed out by calling Manuals are for SMH employees only. Target group: Health care providers needing to renew this level of BLS-CPR certification. Facilitator(s): Certified CPR Instructor(s) Fee: Non SMH: $25.00 Dates/Times/Locations: October 6, :00-3:00P Conf Room A/B January 6, Conf Room A/B April 8, Conf Room A/B July 5, :00-3:00P Conf Room A/B 12

13 BLS for Health Care Providers-Online Renewal Course Purpose: This option is for those needing to renew their basic life support CPR level and cannot make the scheduled renewal classes. Participants may go to the American Heart Association website and search for CPR courses and renew the course through this link. The participant then prints their certificate, contacts a certified AHA CPR instructor to be checked out of the skills portion (adult, child, infant skills for CPR and airway obstruction). An AHA certification card will be generated by SMH if material is turned into us completed. For a list of AHA CPR instructors at SMH and Sheridan County or for more information about this option please contact the Clinical Nurse Educator office at or Website to purchase and complete this program: Skills Check-Off: The AHA requires any online participant to verify skills of CPR by presenting their CPR Part I certificate to a valid AHA instructor for an in-person CPR Skills check out for infant, child and adult CPR, airway management and AED use. **Please call to book a 15 min appointment** Dates/Times/Location: Sept 3, a Wyoming Simulation Center Oct 1, pm-3pm Wyoming Simulation Center Nov 20, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center Dec 7, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center Jan 7, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center Feb 1, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center March 7, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center April 4, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center May 5, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center June 23, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center July 6, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center August 4, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center 13

14 Designated Requester Class (Organ Donation)-Recert & Certification Purpose: This in-service/update is provided to familiarize applicable nursing staff with the organ/tissue retrieval process and to provide guidance to nursing staff when speaking with families about donations. Target Group: Nurses who are currently designated requesters and those nurses who wish to perform this role. Facilitator: Wyoming Donor Alliance Date/Time/Location: Recert Classes Oct 7, P Paint Rock on 3 rd (SMH) Certification Class Oct 8, a Paint Rock on 3 rd (SMH) Electronic Medical Record~ EMR Basics Purpose: EMR training helps our new acute care RN staff member orient to the Electronic Medical Record s (EMR) Power Chart platform. Additional EMR education will be part of the on unit orientation with a designated Super User. This class can also be used as a refresher for those that have used the system but still want a more in-depth look at the EMRs functionality. Dates/Time/Location: September p IT Training Room October p IT Training Room November p IT Training Room December p IT Training Room January p IT Training Room February p IT Training Room March p IT Training Room April p IT Training Room May p IT Training Room June p IT Training Room July p IT Training Room August p IT Training Room 14

15 Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)-Provider Level Purpose: ENPC was developed by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) to educate registered nurses in caring for acutely ill and injured children. The course teaches participants to recognize the ill or injured child and identify significant, yet subtle changes, in the less acute child. Additionally, the course teaches all aspects of pediatric emergency nursing, including, but not limited to, pediatric trauma &/or resuscitation. Course Overview: ENPC is a 16-hour course designed to provide core-level pediatric knowledge and psychomotor skills needed to care for pediatric patients in the emergency setting. The course presents a systematic assessment model, integrates the associated anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, and identifies appropriate interventions. Triage categorization and prevention strategies are included in the course content. ENPC is taught using a variety of formats including lectures and video as well as it includes skill stations that encourage participants to integrate their psychomotor abilities into a patient situation in a risk-free setting. Target Group: Registered Nurses who work with critically ill pediatric patients Fee: SMH employees: none Non-SMH: $ (includes textbook) Facilitators: Certified ENPC Instructors *Manuals can be signed out by calling Date/Time/Location: TBA *Please talk to your nurse manager if needing this course or interested in taking it Wyoming Simulation Center 15

16 Fetal Heart Monitoring (A.W.H.O.N.N.)-Intermediate/Advanced Course These courses are designed for RNs with a minimum of six months clinical nursing experience using fetal heart monitoring technology in an intrapartum setting. Participants are expected to already possess basic knowledge and related skills in the following areas: Maternal physiologic changes of pregnancy Fetal growth and development Methods of fetal monitoring Preparation of patient for set-up and initiation of external or internal fetal monitoring Obtaining and maintaining tracings that document fetal heart rate and uterine contractions Interpretation of uterine contraction frequency, duration, and baseline resting tone Identification of the baseline fetal heart rate, variability and deviations Indicated clinical interventions Communication and documentation standards **Numbers of registrants will determine if the class is the intermediate or the advanced class. RENEWAL: To maintain competency, this course needs to be RENEWED every two years, within the calendar year that the course would expire (AWHONN standard). Facilitators: Certified AWOHNN FHM Instructors Please call the Women s Health Department s Team Leader for further information ( ) Fee: SMH Employees: none Non-SMH: $ Dates: Intermediate Class will be held: Aug 25 th & Aug 26 th, pm Wyoming Simulation Center Advanced Classes will be announced based on departmental needs 16

17 In the Know Monthly In-service for CNAs Purpose: This monthly self-study module is available to all CNAs & other interested SMH staff. Complete the module by reading it and handing the post-test in to the drop box at the end of the hall near Pharmacy (1 st floor). Corrected post tests will be returned to your employee mailbox in the month following. **Keep track of your post tests as each one fulfills 1 Contact Hour for education** Location: End of the hall-1 st floor, down from Pharmacy Adolescent Growth & Development Sept 2015 Providing Cost-Efficient Care Oct 2015 Understanding Fatigue Nov 2015 Protecting Your Clients during Flu Season Dec 2015 Helping Client who have Chronic Pain Jan 2016 Understanding C. Diff Feb 2016 All about Headaches March 2016 Understanding Sepsis April 2016 An Infection Control Update May 2016 Conflict in the Workplace June 2016 Time Management Skills July 2016 Preventing Falls in the Healthcare Workplace Aug

18 Moderate Sedation In-House Certification Course Purpose: This SMH in-house certification of completion course is designed to teach/review with nursing staff moderate sedation agents, monitoring principles and standards of care for patient safety. High fidelity patient simulation is used to enhance the learning experience. Our hospital s Moderate Sedation policy (PCA #780) forms the basis of the program. Completion of this course may require participants to complete a preceptored experience in the Endoscopy Department at SMH. Pre Requisite: Current BLS and ACLS or PALS certification. Target Group: RNs who administer and/or monitor patients who have had procedural sedation agents. Facilitator: SMHs Clinical Nurse Educators RENEWALS of this competency are held at yearly skill lab/competency date. Fee: SMH Employees: none Non-SMH: $50.00 (note: specific policy information will refer only to SMH) Dates/Times/Location: Oct 5, pm-3:30pm Wyoming Simulation Center Jan 25, :30A Wyoming Simulation Center May 16, :30A Wyoming Simulation Center 18

19 Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)-Provider Level Course/Renewal Purpose: To provide healthcare professionals the skills necessary to resuscitate a newborn infant. This is a 2-year course based on the American Heart Association standards. **RENEWAL This card is valid for two years following your course completion date, to avoid a lapse in your provider status, you need to complete a provider course PRIOR to the recommended renewal date listed on your card. Prerequisite: Pre-work is required and manuals can be signed out by calling Course components include: An exam, *taken on-line prior to the course and testing of 1 mega-code station at the conclusion of the course. Bring the PRINT OUT of the NRP test completion certificate to your class. *SMH staff-one PIN number to access the online exam will be provided to you by WHs team leader prior to your course. Any further PIN number(s) needed (eg. failure to complete/pass the test) will be charged to you ($25.00/PIN). Target Group: Health Care professionals who care for newborns- MD, RN, LPN, CNAs in WH, EMT-P, EMT-I, EMT-B, RTs Facilitator: NRP Certified Instructors Fee: SMH Employees: none Non SMH: $75.00 plus the cost of the NRP manual Dates/Times/Location: September 24 th p WH Unit (Nursery) November 19 th p WH Unit (Nursery) January 14 th p WH Unit (Nursery) March 2016 TBA Contact WH Unit if needed 19

20 Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Course (NVCI)- Certification Purpose: This Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) program provides information on how to maintain the care, welfare, safety and security of those individuals involved in a potentially violent or violent situation. The course also includes a detailed description of SMH Restraint and Seclusion policies and the State of Wyoming s requirements for the Title 25 documentation process. Program Overview: This program teaches techniques to: Approach and reduce the tension of an agitated individual Focus on alternatives to deal with an out-of control, violent person Control your anxieties during interventions and maintain a professional attitude Maintain the safety of all involved in a crisis situation Target Group: SMH employees who work in high risk areas for encounters with aggressive or violent individuals. Facilitator: Certified Crisis Prevention Institute NVCI Instructor(s) Fee: SMH Employees: none Non SMH: please contact Education at Dates/Time/Location: Sept 29, :30h Conf Rooms A&B Nov 17, :30h Conf Rooms A&B January 5, :30h Conf Rooms A&B March 8, :30h Conf Rooms A&B May 17, :30h Conf Rooms A&B August 16, :30h Conf Rooms A&B 20

21 Non-violent Crisis Intervention Course- Recertification Purpose: The NVCI recertification course is a 3-hour renewal of the information learned in the NVCI certification course. This course is for those needing to recertify their NVCI certificate (i.e. hold a valid NVCI certificate of 2 years or less). The course also includes a detailed description of SMH Restraint and Seclusion policies and the State of Wyoming s requirements for Title 25 documentation. Program Overview: This program will review techniques to: Approach and reduce the tension of an agitated individual Focus on alternatives to deal with an out-of-control, violent person Control your anxieties during interventions and maintain a professional attitude Maintain the safety of all involved in a crisis situation Facilitator: Certified Crisis Prevention Institute NVCI Instructor(s) Fee: SMH Employees: none Non SMH: contact Education at Dates/Time/Location: Sept 29, p Conf Rooms A&B Nov 17, p Conf Rooms A&B January 5, p Conf Rooms A&B March 8, p Conf Rooms A&B May 17, p Conf Rooms A&B August 16, p Conf Rooms A&B Nursing Team Leader Workshops Purpose: This on-going leadership training program is meant to enhance the professional development of the Nursing Team Lead (NTL) position at SMH. Target Audience: Current NTLs throughout SMH Date/Time/Location: *Workshop dates/times/location per quarter TBA-please watch for communications 21

22 Orientation-New Employee Purpose: NEO is a 2-day program for newly hired SMH staff to welcome and orient you to our facility!!! Program Overview: Our History & Vision for the Future Teamstepps Communication Service Excellence Pillars (People, Service, Quality, Finance, Growth) Employee Benefits Employee Health & Infection Control Creating a Culture of Safety Confidentiality/Compliance/Security Finance Information Systems Tours of the Facility Dates/Times/Location: Day I & Day II Sept 14 &15, :00P CR A/ B Oct 12 & 13, :00P CR A/ B Nov 9 & 10, :00P CR A/B Dec 14 & 15, :00P CR A/B Jan 11 & 12, :00P CR A/B Feb 8 & 9, :00P CR A/B March 14 & 15, :00P CR A/B Apr 11 & 12, :00P CR A/B May 9 & 10, :00P CR A/B June 13 & :00P CR A/B July 11 & 12, :00P CRA/ B Aug 8 & 9, :00P CR A/B **Please call the Human Resources Department to register ** 22

23 Orientation-Nursing Purpose: Clinical Orientation is a set of sessions designed to help new Acute Care RN, CNA, & Tech staff members, transition into their role at SMH. Program Overview: Abuse & Neglect Infection Control & Blood Borne Pathogens Lifting and Transferring Patients Recognizing Abuse &/or Neglect Pain Management Restraint & Seclusion Overview SMH Policy/Procedure Manuals Lippincott Nursing Procedures Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products Code Blue Core Measures Fall Prevention/Management Ostomy/Wound Care Death & Dying Rapid Response Team Skills Completion Central Line/IV Therapy Facilitators: Clinical Nurse Educators Dates/Time/Locations: September Sept 16, :00p Welch Cancer Cntr CR Sept 17, :00p Sim Center Sept 18, p IT Training Room (EMR Basics) October Oct 14, p Welch Cancer Cntr CR Oct 15, p Sim Center Oct 16, p IT Training Room (EMR Basics) November Nov 11, p Welch Cancer Cntr CR Nov 12, p Sim Center Nov 13, p IT Training Room (EMR Basics) December Dec 16, p Welch Cancer Cntr CR Dec 17, p Sim Center Dec 18, p IT Training Room (EMR Basics) January Jan p Welch Cancer Cntr CR Jan p Sim Center Jan p IT Training Rm (EMR Basics) February Feb 10, p Welch Cancer Cntr CR Feb 11, p Sim Center Feb 12, p IT Training Rm (EMR Basics) 23

24 March Mar 16, p Welch Cancer Cntr CR Mar 17, p Sim Center Mar 18, p IT Training Rm (EMR Basics) April Apr 13, p Welch Cancer Cntr CR Apr 14, p Sim Center Apr 15, p IT Training Rm (EMR Basics) May May 11, p Welch Cancer Cntr CR May 12, p Sim Center May 13, p IT Training Rm (EMR Basics) June June 15, p Welch Cancer Cntr CR June 16, p Sim Center June 17, p IT Training Rm (EMR Basics) July July 13, p Welch Cancer Cntr CR July 14, p Sim Center July 15, p IT Training Rm (EMR Basics) August Aug 10, p Welch Cancer Cntr CR Aug 11, p Sim Center Aug 12, p IT Training Rm (EMR Basics) 24

25 PALs-Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course-Certification Purpose: The PALs certification course is a 2 day program that focuses on the care of the acutely ill pediatric patient. PALs provider level is a 2-year course. Program Overview: Course content emphasizes the recognition and treatment of respiratory distress and cardiopulmonary failure in children. Advanced airway techniques, intravascular access techniques and pharmacology therapies are also taught in this course. Pre-Requisites: Must have a current BLS Health Care Provider level card. Prereading is required as well as completion of a pre-test via the internet. Cardiac rhythm recognition skills are necessary. See Basic Cardiac Class for those needing this skill/knowledge. *Manuals can be signed out by calling Target Group: RNs, RRTs, EMT-Ps, MDs, DDS who work with pediatric patients. Facilitator: Certified PALS Instructor(s) Minimum: 6 Maximum: 10 Dates/Time/Location: Nov 19 & 20, P Wyoming Simulation Center June 22 & 23, P Wyoming Simulation Center Fee: SMH: none Non SMH: $125 plus the cost of PALS provider manual 25

26 PALs-Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Course-RENEWAL Purpose: The PALs renewal provider course is a one-day program that focuses on the care of the acutely ill pediatric patient. PALs is a 2-year certification. Recertification participants must bring a valid PALS card to class along with their current BLS card. Program Overview: Course content emphasizes the recognition and treatment of respiratory distress and cardiopulmonary failure in children. Advanced airway techniques, intravascular access techniques and pharmacology therapies are also taught in this course. **RENEWAL This card is valid for two years following your course completion date, to avoid a lapse in your provider status, you need to complete a renewal course PRIOR to the recommended renewal date listed on your card. Pre-Requisites: Must have a current BLS CPR Health Care Provider level card and a current PALS provider card. Pre-reading is required as well as completion of a pretest via the internet. Cardiac rhythm recognition skills are necessary. See the Basic Cardiac Class for those needing this skill/knowledge. *Manuals can be signed out by calling Target Group: RNs, RRTs, EMT-Ps, MDs, DDS who work with pediatric patients. Facilitator: Certified PALS Instructor(s) Minimum: 6 Maximum: 10 Dates/Time/Location: September 21, p Wyoming Simulation Center January 7, p Wyoming Simulation Center April 7, P Wyoming Simulation Center June 20, P Wyoming Simulation Center August 4, p Wyoming Simulation Center Fee: SMH: none Non SMH: $100 plus the cost of PALS provider manual 26

27 Pediatric Advanced Life Support-Online Option Purpose: This option is for experienced providers needing to renew their PALS card. The participant completes the online program for PALS and brings the certificate of completion to an AHA PALS Instructor for in-person mega code test out. The participant will then receive an AHA card. Website: Go to: Course Catalog/PALS Heart Code Part I to purchase Skills Check-Off: The AHA requires any online participant to verify skills of PALS by presenting their PALS Heart Code Part I certificate to a valid AHA instructor for an in-person mega-code check out. **Please call to book a 30 min appointment** Dates/Times/Location: Sept 3, a Wyoming Simulation Center Oct 1, pm-3pm Wyoming Simulation Center Nov 20, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center Dec 7, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center Jan 7, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center Feb 1, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center March 7, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center April 4, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center May 5, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center June 23, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center July 6, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center August 4, pm-4pm Wyoming Simulation Center Fee: NO fee if SMH employee $50.00 for Non-SMH 27

28 Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (P.E.A.R.S.) Course Overview: Taught by PALS instructors, the PEARS course is intended for healthcare providers and others who are not required to have a PALS card but who may encounter pediatric emergency situations in the course of their work. It is designed for those who infrequently see critically injured children to help them identify a pediatric victim at risk of severe cardiopulmonary distress, intervene early to stabilize the child and contact the next level of care as soon as possible. Objectives: Recognize the signs of impending respiratory failure or shock Initiate the appropriate treatment Follow the recommended procedures for preventing disability and death in children Target Audience: CNAs, School Nurses, EMT-Basics, RNs who infrequently work with the pediatric patient and who are NOT required to hold a PALS or ENPC card. Pre-Reading: PEARS Provider Manual *LIMIT of 4 students *Manuals can be signed out by calling Dates/Time/Location: September 21, p Wyoming Simulation Center January 7, p Wyoming Simulation Center April 7, P Wyoming Simulation Center June 20, P Wyoming Simulation Center August 4, p Wyoming Simulation Center Fee: No Fee SMH Non SMH: $75.00 plus cost of PEARs manual 28

29 Preceptor Training Purpose: This 3 hour workshop is targeted to the RN who will be preceptoring/mentoring a nurse residency program participant. The workshop presents the characteristics of a good preceptor and the goals/objectives of the nurse residency program. Precepting and mentoring are a special skill set; it is different than buddying or orienting, rather it is a proactive, structured approach to guide practice and the transition of the new registered nurse to role of staff RN. Target: Any RN who will be a preceptor for the Nurse Residency program participants (note this course is valid for 2 yrs) Date/Time/Location: June 9, pm Location: SMH- Paint Rock Safety Training 2016 Purpose: This annual training is mandatory for all SMH staff members to update and review safety requirements. Components include: blood & body fluid precaution, fire safety, facility codes, infection control, drug awareness, PPEs and injury prevention. Target group: All SMH staff Method: Online Safety Modules will be assigned Completion Deadline: February 28,

30 Skills Lab/Annual Nursing & RT Education Purpose: This unit specific session provides an opportunity for SMH Acute/Home Health nursing staff to review and update unit specific competencies. All SMH hospital nursing & RT staff is required to attend a 2015/2016 Skills Lab/Competency session. Standing items include (as applicable): Advanced IV renewals, Moderate Sedation, Blood & Blood Products, Restraint/Seclusion, Point of Care Testing renewals and High Risk/Low Volume Patient care. Women s Health/Nursery/Pediatrics: Oct 20, p sessions SMH Women s Health & Peds Unit Oct 29, & 1-5p sessions SMH Women s Health & Peds Unit Surgical Services Dept: February 3, 2016 TBA SMH Surgical Services Dept February 4, 2016 TBA SMH Surgical Services Dept ED/ICU/Resp Therapy: February 23, 2016 am & pm sessions SMH ED/ICU Unit February 24, 2016 am & pm sessions SMH ED/ICU Unit March 1, 2016 am & pm sessions SMH ED/ICU Unit March 2, 2016 am & pm sessions SMH ED/ICU Unit Med/Surg/TCU Unit: April 19, 2016 am & pm sessions SMH Med Surg Unit April 20, 2016 am & pm sessions SMH Med Surg Unit April 21, 2016 am & pm sessions SMH Med Surg Unit April 26, 2016 am & pm sessions SMH Med Surg Unit April 27, 2016 am & pm sessions SMH Med Surg Unit April 28, 2016 am & pm sessions SMH Med Surg Unit Cath Lab: July 20, 2016 TBA SMH-Cath Lab Cardiopulmonary Rehab: January 25, p Wyoming Simulation Center Home Care & Hospice: September 10, pm Wyoming Simulation Center 30

31 S.T.A.B.L.E. Course Purpose: The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program focuses exclusively on the postresuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick newborns. Course Overview: S.T.A.B.L.E. targets the post-resuscitation care of sick neonates and is, therefore, considered by many experts to be the follow-up, complementary program to the American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). S.T.A.B.L.E. serves as a concise educational tool to organize the myriad of details necessary to stabilize and care for sick infants. Target Group: Any health caregiver involved with post-resuscitation and/or pretransport care of sick newborns: Physicians: Pediatric, ER and family practice physicians including Residents Nurses: RNs working in L&D, postpartum, nursery, ER, Nurse midwives, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs and nursing assistants Others: Respiratory therapists, Pre-hospital providers EMTs, Paramedics Facilitator: Certified S.T.A.B.L.E. Instructor(s) *Manuals can be signed out by calling Fee: SMH Employees: none Non-SMH: $75.00 plus cost of provider manual Date/Time/Location: June 13 th pm Wyoming Simulation Center 31

32 Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Provider Level Purpose: TNCC is a two-day course designed to provide core level trauma knowledge and psychomotor skills associated with the delivery of professional nursing care to the trauma patient. The course includes a written exam (80% pass) and testing of 3 skill stations. Upon successful course completion, participants will receive a TNCC certificate valid for 4 years. Program Overview: Biomechanics and mechanism of injury Stabilization, transfer and transport Patient assessment using the trauma nursing process Brain and craniofacial trauma Thoracic and neck trauma Psychosocial aspects of trauma care Spinal cord and vertebral column trauma Musculoskeletal trauma Burn trauma Shock Pre Requisites: Participants must hold a current RN license. *Pre-reading is required-must have manuals at least 6 weeks before course. *Manuals can be signed out by calling Target Group: RNs working in the Emergency Department or staff deemed appropriate by their Nurse Manager. LPNs may audit the course. Facilitators: Certified TNCC Instructors Fee: SMH Employees: none Non-SMH: $ Dates/Time/Location: October Oct p-4p Wyoming Simulation Center Oct p Wyoming Simulation Center Oct p Wyoming Simulation Center June June p-4p June p June p Wyoming Simulation Center Wyoming Simulation Center Wyoming Simulation Center 32

33 Wound Care & Ostomy Care Workshop: Purpose: An overview of ostomies will be presented as well as our ostomy products and standards of care. The second part of the class, participants will learn to use national guidelines for the prevention and management of acute and chronic wounds. Pressure ulcer prevention and management will be discussed. SMH specifics, such as products used, will also be reviewed. At the completion of this session, the participant will be able to: Implement strategies to prevent wounds from occurring Perform a complete wound assessment Develop plan for care to optimize assessment and healing Select suitable wound care products for wound management Use the SMH online Wound Care Manual Target Group: All nursing staff, physical therapists, occupational therapists Facilitator(s): Designated RN from Home Care (Ostomy) & SMH Skin and Wound Team Member (Wound Care) Dates/Time/Location: Wyoming Simulation Center *This workshop is now embedded in the Clinical Orientation program offered each month. Please call the Clinical Nurse Educator office at or for the dates/times that each section is presented. Wound Vac Training Purpose: SMH uses the KCI Wound Vac. This hands-on training session will help the RN better understand the vac product and its many uses in the clinical environment. Target Audience: Any new RN who has not received this training in the past OR those RNs who seek a refresher. Facilitator: Qualified wound care instructor Fees: No fee SMH Date/Times/Location TBA 33

34 Wyoming Workforce Grant Information-Workplace Development Training Fund Program SMH has been able to obtain funding through the above program. We will continue to access this valuable resource in future fiscal years as funding remains available. The website address is below: If applying for a grant, please have your manager assist you in this process allowing us to have a streamlined approach to applications. Your manager has access to SMH s user ID and password for this system as well as the information necessary to complete an application. Applications for funding can be applied for days prior to the first day needed for training. Most applications will use the existing position application form. 34