2013 Course Catalog. Education Department. 208 W. Water Street Dover, DE (302)

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1 2013 Course Catalog Education Department 208 W. Water Street Dover, DE (302)

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HealthStream Instructions National Patient Safety Goals & FY 2013 Bayhealth Board Patient Safety Goals... 4 New Employee Orientation Dates... 6 Nursing Orientation Dates... 7 HEO/STAR Computer Training... 8 HED/Admin Rx Training... 9 STAR Order Entry/Peri-Op HED for Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries BLS Instructor Course Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) PALS Instructor Course ACLS Instructor Course Introduction to Basic Rhythm Interpretation Basic Rhythm Recognition (BRR) Lead EKG Dispensing High Risk Medications Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Preceptor Workshop Core Concepts in Vascular Access Breathe Well, Live Well Tobacco Cessation Cardiology Grand Rounds Trauma Lecture Series Wound VAC

3 REGISTER NOW ON HEALTHSTREAM How to Register for a Course or Conference Log in to HealthStream Click Catalog tab Enter Course Name and click Search Click on the underlined course name Click Enroll in this Course Click on the underlined class name Click Register next to the desired date, time and location After registering, course date, time and location appear under My Learning tab AFTER YOU ATTEND THE COURSE: Complete the online Evaluation Note: To receive credit for attendance and/or CEU s, you must complete the evaluation within two weeks of the course or course date. Print your CEU certificate, if applicable FOR PRINTABLE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH SCREEN PRINTS: Go to Webster Click Online Education under the Bayhealth logo Under How to. Click Enroll in a Course with a Classroom Activity ****COURSE ETIQUETTE**** We are committed to providing productive courses. In order to achieve this, we need your assistance. Seats are limited for courses and last minute cancellations are strongly discouraged as this does not give others the opportunity to attend. If you have to cancel, you must unenroll from the course to not be considered a no show. All managers are notified of no shows. No shows can cost money if a course is run when the minimum number of participants is not met to make it cost productive. Thank you for helping the Education Department to achieve providing productive classes. 3

4 8C Providing a Reconciled Medication List to the Patient 8D Settings in Which Medications are Minimally Used Goal 9 Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls Goal 10 Reduce the risk of influenza and pneumococcal disease in institutionalized 2012 National Patient Safety Goals & FY 2013 Bayhealth Board Goal 11 Reduce the risk of surgical fires Patient Safety Goals Goal 13 Encourage patients active involvement in their own care as a patient safety strat Goal 15 The organization identifies safety risks inherent in its patient population Goal 16 Goal Improve 1 Patient recognition Identification and response to changes in a patient s condition Use 2 patient identifiers whenever providing care, treatment, or services & blood transfusions. Blood transfusions require 2 person check Label specimen containers in presence of patient Full Name and medical record number or DOB (OP). Verify against something; chart, MAR, ID Goal 2 Communication DOCUMENT critical lab results called within 30 minutes of receipt/to whom called/date and time when called per policy (use form) Goal 3 Medication Safety Label all medications, med containers, or other solutions on or off sterile field in perioperative and other procedural settings. Do not draw up more than one syringe at a time. Draw up one----label one Reduce harm with anticoagulant therapy Use approved protocols for the initiation and maintenance of anticoagulant therapy Provide education regarding anticoagulant therapy to staff, patients, and families. Complete list of medications compiled on entry to facility, inclusive of dose, route and frequency Home Medications reconciled with those given during visit. Discrepancies documented on chart Transfer reconciliation form required/handoff communication needed Reconciled discharge med list given to patient on departure, with documentation of education given to patient & copy forwarded to next provider of care Goal 7 Health Care-Associated Infection Comply with hand washing guidelines. Use hand gel Wash hands for at least 15 seconds NO HAND GEL for C-diff patients Sanitize hands before and after procedures, IV s, medications, etc Practices to prevent Central blood stream infections: use of maximum sterile barrier with insertion, avoidance of femoral vein for access, use of chlorhexidine antiseptic, disinfect hubs & injection ports before accessing Practices to prevent surgical site infections: follow SCIP core measure indicators; no razors (clippers only) Educate infected patients and their families about HAIs (Health Care Associated Infection) prevention strategies Follow Urinary Catheter Protocol (new 2012-NPSG ) Goal 9 Reduce the Risk of Harm From Falls (RETIRED TO PC IN THE 2012 HOSPITAL MANUAL) Implement a fall reduction program to reduce the risk of patient harm from falls Risk assessment upon entry to facility Risk assessment will be done in ED, outpatient as well as inpatient areas Reassess fall risk daily Yellow armband for fall risks Falling star on door to room and white board Use bed alarms as needed Universal Protocol Procedure verification: Use pre-procedure checklist for OR, cath lab, IR, Endo and bedside Site marking: For procedures involving incision or percutaneous puncture, completed by person DOING procedure. Site marking done prior to moving to procedure area & with pt s involvement Time outs: Active communication with whole team verifying correct patient, correct site, correct procedure, correct equipment, informed consent done, prophylactic antibiotics within 1 hour of incision. Time outs must be documented. Goal 15 Identify Safety Risks Identify safety risks inherent in our patient population, especially patients at risk for suicide. Home oxygen safety/fire safety 4

5 FY13 BOARD PATIENT SAFETY GOALS Safety Indicators FY 12 Target FY 12 Actual FY 13 Target Falls (per 1,000 patient days) Overall Acute Care Fall Rate < <2.90 Overall Acute Care Fall with injury < <0.58 Overall Rehab Fall Rate < <5.00 Overall Rehab Fall with Injury < <.5 High Risk Medications Insulin/Heparin Incidents < <3.6/100,000 doses Mislabeled Specimens < <7.50/100,000 billed tests Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers <3.6% 2.4% <3.0% 5

6 NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION DATES Kent (General Foods Conf. Rms. 1-4) Milford (Conference Rms. A-C) January 7 & 8 January 21 & 22 February 4 & 5 February 18 & 19 February 25 & 26 (HOLD) March 18 & 19 March 4 & 5 April 29 & 30 March 25 & 26 (HOLD) May 20 & 21 April 1 & 2 June 24 & 25 April 15 & 16 July 22 & 23 May 13 & 14 August 26 & 27 June 10 & 11 September 30 & Oct. 1 June 17 & 18 October 28 & 29 July 8 & 9 November 18 & 19 August 5 & 6 December 16 & 17 August 19 & 20 September 16 & 17 October 7 & 8 (HOLD) October 14 & 15 November 11 & 12 December 2 & 3 Coordinated by: Education Department Donna Simon, BS, CCLS and Human Resources 6

7 NURSING ORIENTATION DATES Kent Campus Only Education Department Conference Room 208 West Water St., Dover (behind Tire King) January 9 & 10 January 23 & 24 February 6 & 7 February 20 & 21 February 27 & 28 (HOLD) March 6 & 7 March 20 & 21 March 27 & 28 (HOLD) April 3 & 4 April 17 & 18 May 1 & 2 May 15 & 16 May 22 & 23 June 12 & 13 June 19 & 20 June 26 & 27 July 10 & 11 July 24 & 25 August 7 & 8 August 21 & 22 August 28 & 29 September 18 & 19 October 2 & 3 October 9 & 10 (HOLD) October 16 & 17 October 30 & 31 November 13 & 14 November 20 & 21 December 4 & 5 December 18 & 19 Coordinated by: Education Department Jamie Potts, BSN, RN-BC 7

8 HEO/STAR COMPUTER TRAINING This class is designed for nurses and unit secretaries who work on inpatient units and enter orders into the Horizon Expert Order (HEO) system. Peri-Op (ENDO, Day Surgery, OR, PACU), and ED nurses are EXEMPT from this training. It includes information on navigating the HEO system, placing and reviewing orders, and deleting and discontinuing orders. STAR portion will include transferring and discharging patients, as well as ordering patient supplies through Central Supply. Must be an RN, LPN or Unit Secretary Required Dates: Jan. 11 Jan. 25 Feb. 8 Feb. 22 Mar. 1 H Mar. 8 Mar. 22 Mar. 29 H Apr. 5 Apr. 19 May 3 May 17 May 24 June 14 June 21 June 28 July 12 July 26 Aug. 9 Aug. 23 Aug. 30 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 H Oct. 18 Nov. 1 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Dec. 6 Dec. 20 Location: Contact Hours: 8:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Education Department Computer Lab Free (no outside participants) Not applicable Coordinated by: Jamie Potts, BSN, RN-BC 8

9 HED/ADMIN RX TRAINING This class is designed for nurses who work on inpatient units and in the Rapid Admissions Unit. Nurses working in the OR, ED, PACU and Labor & Delivery are exempt from this training. It includes information on electronic nursing documentation, administering medications, and hanging intravenous fluids. RN s & LPN s Required Dates: Jan. 11 Jan. 25 Feb. 8 Feb. 22 Mar. 1 H Mar. 8 Mar. 22 Mar. 29 H Apr. 5 Apr. 19 May 3 May 17 May 24 June 14 June 21 June 28 July 12 July 26 Aug. 9 Aug. 23 Aug. 30 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 H Oct. 18 Nov. 1 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Dec. 6 Dec. 20 Location: Contact Hours: 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Education Department Computer Lab Free (no outside participants) Not applicable Coordinated by: Jamie Potts, BSN, RN-BC 9

10 STAR ORDER ENTRY/PERI-OP This class is designed for nurses and unit secretaries who still use STAR for physician order entry and DO NOT use HEO. All peri-op nurses and peri-op unit secretaries need to take the full STAR Order Entry class. RN s, LPN s & U.S. s Required Dates: Location: Contact Hours: Jan. 15 Jan. 29 Feb. 12 Feb. 26 Mar. 5 H Mar. 12 Mar. 26 Apr. 2 H Apr. 9 Apr. 23 May 7 May 21 May 28 June 18 June 25 July 2 July 16 July 30 Aug. 13 Aug. 27 Sept. 3 Sept. 24 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 H Oct. 22 Nov. 5 Nov. 19 Nov. 26 Dec. 10 Dec. 24 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Education Department Computer Lab Free (no outside participants) Not applicable Coordinated by: Jamie Potts, BSN, RN-BC 10

11 HED FOR NURSING ASSISTANTS & UNIT SECRETARIES This class is designed for the C.N.A. or U.S. who chart vital signs, intake and output, and patient care delivery for their patients on inpatient units and in the Rapid Admissions Unit. Those working in the OR, ED, PACU and Labor & Delivery are exempt from this training. Dates/Locations: Contact Hours: CNA s & US Required KGH Education Dept. (208 W. Water St. Dover) 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Free (no outside participants) Not applicable MMH Grier Bldg. 3 rd Floor Computer Lab January 8 January 22 February 5 February 19 February 26 - H March 19 March 5 April 30 March 26 - H May 21 April 2 June 25 April 16 July 23 May 14 August 27 June 11 October 1 June 18 October 29 July 9 November 19 August 6 December 17 August 20 September 17 October 8 H October 15 November 12 December 3 Coordinated by: Jamie Potts, BSN, RN-BC 11

12 BLS INSTRUCTOR COURSE This course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a BLS Instructor. You will be required to teach at least two courses annually. BLS Instructors teach staff and community classes for CPR, AED, Adult First Aid, and Pediatric First Aid. The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of the fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association. Anyone interested in becoming an instructor Prerequisites: - Current BLS Provider Card - Complete Instructor Candidate Application - Complete Core Instructor Course - Completed application & certificate must be completed & returned 7 days in advance of the class Required. Date: May 7 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Location: KGH General Foods Conference Rooms 3 & 4 Contact Hours: Employees: $ (books) No outside participants Not applicable Coordinated by: Donna Simon, BS, CCLS 12

13 PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) PALS is an American Heart Association course designed to prepare RN s, Nurse Practitioners, paramedics, physicians and physician s assistants in pediatric emergencies. Main objectives of this course are to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently evaluate and effectively manage seriously ill infants and children. The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of the fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association. Prerequisites: Skills Station Time/Dates: Healthcare Providers caring for infants and children Must complete Part 1 on Healthstream prior to attending skills station (Part 2). Print certificate at end of Part 1 and bring to skills station Must register for skills station in Healthstream 9:00 am 1:00 pm Kent Milford Feb. 27 Jan. 29 Apr. 26 Mar. 27 June 28 May 29 Aug. 28 July 30 Oct. 29 Sept. 26 Dec. 27 Nov. 26 Employee: Free (for first time loading into Healthstream) $ Physicians w/bayhealth Privileges, Employees when course has to be reloaded and when not required for position $ Non-employees and Physicians without Bayhealth Privileges Coordinated by: Cynthia Mather, BSN, RN 13

14 PALS INSTRUCTOR COURSE This course is designed for PALS providers who are interested in becoming a PALS Instructor. You will be required to teach at least two courses annually. PALS Instructors will test students in the PALS skills stations; Testing includes competency testing of IV skill and Respiratory interventions, Cardiac, Shock and Respiratory Mega codes and a CPR station. The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of the fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association. Prerequisites: PALS providers interested in becoming an instructor - Current BLS and PALS Provider Card - Complete Instructor Candidate Application - Complete Core Instructor Course - Completed application and certificate must be completed and returned 7 days in advance of the class Required. Date: May 2, :30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Location: MMH Grier Bldg., Room 207 Contact: $ for course material No outside participants Not applicable Coordinated by: Cynthia Mather, BSN, RN 14

15 ACLS INSTRUCTOR COURSE This course is designed for ACLS providers who are interested in becoming a ACLS Instructor. You will be required to teach at least two courses annually. ACLS Instructors will provide mentoring and coaching with the ACLS skill stations at Bayhealth and test students knowledge and performance of an ACLS mega code. Must be proficient with manikin use. The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of the fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association. Prerequisites: ACLS providers interested in becoming an instructor - Current BLS and ACLS Provider Card - Complete Instructor Candidate Application - Complete Core Instructor Course - Completed application and certificate must be completed and returned 7 days in advance of the class Required. Date: June 11, :30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Location: MMH Grier Bldg., Room 207 Contact: $ for course material No outside participants Not applicable Coordinated by: Cynthia Mather, BSN, RN 15

16 INTRODUCTION TO BASIC RHYTHM RECOGNITION This 8 hour course is designed for the student who needs to have an introduction to Basic Cardiac Rhythm interpretation to prepare for the Basic Rhythm Class. This class is a required prerequisite for the CNA and Allied Healthcare professional participant to take prior to taking Basic Rhythm. Course material includes Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the heart, Basic Conduction, Properties of the EKG, and a systematic approach to EKG interpretation. Class will cover an introduction to the interpretation of several rhythm abnormalities. CNA and Allied Healthcare professionals Min./Max: 5/20 Prerequisites: Dates/Locations: Cost (class only): Contact Hours: Able to attend two half-day sessions Non-nursing participants must take before Basic Rhythm Recognition (BRR) Manager s approval/referral Required. Employees register via HealthStream 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (each day) Employees: Free None KGH Pavilion 2 March 21 & 28 MMH Grier Bldg. Room #207 January 15 & 22 July 18 & 25 May 15 & 21 November 12 & 19 September 17 & 24 Coordinated by: Cynthia Mather, BSN, RN 16

17 BASIC RHYTHM RECOGNITION (BRR) This class is designed for healthcare workers that encounter patients on cardiac monitors. Entry level anatomy and physiology of the heart, systematic approach to ventricular rhythms are given. Pre-course work prior to class and self-study between sessions is vital. A final evaluation is given on day three. Prerequisites: RN s, LPN s and allied healthcare professionals Able to attend five half-day sessions Textbook is a must - Purchase at Retail Shop or borrow from Education Dept. (limited quantity) Read chapters 1-5 prior to first day of class Manager s approval/referral Required. Employees register via HealthStream Dates/Locations: KGH April 8, 15, 22, 29 & May Educ. Dept. Conf. Rm. Aug. 6, 14, 20, 27 & Sept. Pavilion Rm. 2 Dec. 5, 12, 16, 23 & GF Conf. Rm. 3 & 4 MMH Grier Bldg. Room #207 Feb. 11, 19, 25; Mar. 5 & 7 June 18, 25; July 2, 9 & 16 Oct. 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7 & 14 Cost (class only): Contact Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (each day) Employees: Free Students: $5.00 Outside participants: $85.00 Awarded Coordinated by: Cynthia Mather, BSN, RN 17

18 12-LEAD EKG This course is designed to provide basic information about 12 Lead EKG interpretations. The course objectives are designed to allow course participants to: Differentiate limb leads and augmented leads; distinguish and discuss precordial leads; determine axis from an EKG tracing; Identify bundle branch blocks and heartblocks on an EKG tracing; discuss coronary artery anatomy and perfusion; identify ischemia, injury and infarction on a EKG tracing; identify specific types of MI from an EKG tracing; apply knowledge to interpret 12 lead EKGs; and apply knowledge to pass post test with a grade of 80%. Prerequisites: Dates/Locations: RN s & LPN s Basic Rhythm Recognition Manager approval/referral Required. Employees register via HealthStream Kent General - General Foods Conf. Rms. 3 & 4 MMH Grier Bldg. Room #207 April 9 February 5 December 9 August 5 Contact Hours: 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Free to employees $ outside participants Awarded Coordinated by: Cynthia Mather, BSN, RN 18

19 DISPENSING HIGH RISK MEDICATIONS Every nurse is aware that even the most effective medication can have lethal effects if not administered properly. It is our duty and responsibility as professionals in the nursing field to ensure health care quality and patient safety. Course includes: Basics of Proper Medication Administration Medications that Create the Most Variances in the Acute Care Setting 2013 Patient Safety Goals Improve the Safety of Using High Alert/Risk Medications This four-hour mini-curriculum includes two courses: Dispensing High Risk Medications Part I and Dispensing High Risk Medications Part II. The first course is a pre-test and two online courses. The second course is a 2-hour classroom presentation, post-test and curriculum evaluation. Participants must complete Part I prior to registering for the Part II classroom session. After the classroom activity, participants must complete the post-test and curriculum evaluation in order to receive the contact hours. No students will be admitted to the Part II classroom activity without a certificate of completion for Part I. Prerequisite: RN s & LPN s Required register via HealthStream 2-hour on-line course in Healthstream (print certificate) Dates/Locations/Times: KGH 6 th Floor Women s Conf. Room MMH Grier Bldg. Room 207 May 16 3:00 5:00 p.m. Feb. 14 8:00 10:00 a.m. Nov. 14 8:00 10:00 a.m. Aug. 15 3:00 5:00 p.m. Free to employees Contact Hours: 4 Coordinated by: Lana Gordineer, MSN, RN, CDE, CPT 19

20 CONTINUOUS RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY (CRRT) Nurses who work in Critical Care and want to learn more about CRRT should take this class. Dialysis concepts, as well as hands-on work with the CRRT Diapact System, will be provided. Course Recommendation: Dates/Locations: RN s, LPN s, and allied healthcare personnel who care for patients on CRRT We strongly recommend that nurses who work in Critical Care take this course every 2 years. Required. Employees register via HealthStream KGH 6 th Floor Women s Services Conference Room MMH Conference Room A February 26 May 23 August 28 November 15 8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Free to employees $40.00 outside participant Contact Hours: 4.0 Coordinated by: Angel Dewey, MSN, RN, CCRN Terry Towne, MSN, RN-BC, NE-BC 20

21 CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION (CPI) In this class you will learn the actions and tactics needed to safely manage a Code Gray. Employees will learn the basic elements of violent behavior, techniques to address behavior that has the potential to escalate into violent situations, and also physical applications which provide Care, Welfare, Safety and Security to all those involved. Dates/Locations: Contact Hours: -Staff that work with high risk people who may exhibit behaviors such as anger, frustration, confusion and other disruptive behaviors. -Staff who work in the Emergency Department, Critical Care, Med- Surg, Security, Plant Operations and Patient Sitters -Supervisors, Managers, Clinical Coordinators, Nurses, and Unit Secretaries should attend. -Any other staff interested in learning how to effectively manage a Code Gray is welcome to attend after receiving approval from their manager. Required register via HealthStream Seats are limited Last minute cancellations are discouraged. Failure to unenroll from this class will result in manager notification. We appreciate your assistance in helping us achieve a productive class. Kent Pavilions 1 & 2 GF 1-4 Milford Conf. Rms. A-C Jan. 2 Jan. 28 Jan. 10 Feb. 14 Feb. 7 March 22 March 14 April 11 Feb. 20 May 9 June 13 March 7 July 11 Aug. 8 April 4 Sept. 12 Oct. 10 April 26 Nov. 14 Dec. 12 May 2 May 24 June 6 June 21 July 3 Aug. 1 Sept. 5 Oct. 3 Nov. 7 Dec. 5 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Free to employees (no outside participants) Awarded Coordinated by: Donna Simon, BS, CCLS 21

22 PRECEPTOR WORKSHOP This course is designed to provide the participant with the knowledge and information needed to precept new staff. Areas of focus are effective communication, conflict resolution, principals of adult learning theory, legal aspects of being a preceptor and more. Course Requirement: Dates/Locations: All Bayhealth staff that orient new staff Post Test must be completed Required. Employees register via HealthStream March 26 MMH Conference Rms. A-C June 19 KGH Pavilion Room 2 September 4 MMH Conference Rms. A-C December 4 KGH Pavilion Room 2 Contact Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Employees: Free Outside participants: $ Awarded Coordinated by: Cynthia Mather, BSN, RN 22

23 CORE CONCEPTS IN VASCULAR ACCESS Instructed by Andrea Holecek, EdD, MSN, MBA, APRN, AOCNS, this course is designed to review basic concepts of venous anatomy and physiology, discuss infection prevention relative to vascular access, identify appropriate peripheral insertion and site care methods, discuss the main types of central venous access, identify complications of central venous access, review blood sampling, and identify legal aspects of vascular and infusion therapy. Prerequisite: Clinicians interested in enhancing their vascular access knowledge and techniques None Required register via HealthStream Dates/Locations/Times: : KGH General Foods Conf. Rms. 1&2 MMH Conference Rms. A-C Jan. 23 8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. April 24 8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. July 24 12:00 4:30 p.m. Oct :00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Contact Hours: Employees: Free Outside Participants: $ Nursing 3.5 DI Coordinated by: Leah DeFalcon, MSN RN-BC (Nursing) Terry Towne, MSN, RN-BC, NE-BC (DI) 23

24 BREATHE WELL, LIVE WELL This program is geared for adult asthmatics who desire better control of their chronic condition. It is instructed by a Certified Asthma Educator. Program participants report a decrease in severity of asthma symptoms, fewer respiratory problems, and better compliance with their treatment regimen once attending this two-part series. Course Requirement: All individuals with adult asthma Must attend both dates Required (limited to 8 participants) Dates/Locations: April 11 & 18 Sept. 30 & Oct. 7 Education Department Education Department Contact Hours: 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Free N/A This program is made possible through the Delaware Division of Public Health's Tobacco Prevention Community Contract. Funding for the Contract is provided by the Delaware Health Fund and managed by the American Lung Association in Delaware. Coordinated by: Terry Towne, MSN, RN-BC, NE-BC 24

25 TOBACCO CESSATION This Bayhealth Medical Center program has been designed by colleagues in various departments, many of whom were smokers or exposed to those who used tobacco products. The goal of this program is to be there for you when you need it the most, family taking care of family. You will have the support of facilitators, Pharmacists, and our Medical Directors. Prescribed therapies may be part of your personalized tobacco cessation plan. Quit day is not until the fourth week of the program! A Tobacco Relapse Prevention Support Group is available bimonthly following completion of the 7-week classes to network with others who have quit using tobacco cessation products. Course Requirement: Anyone who currently uses tobacco products and wants to quit Participants must attend all classes (7-week series) to complete this course. Required (no later than 3 days prior to first class) Dates/Locations/Times: Kent Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13 & 20 Education Dept. 5:00 6:30 p.m. Sept.18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Education Dept. 5:00 6:30 p.m. Smyrna Feb. 26; Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Apr. 2 & 9 Smyrna-Clayton Medical Services Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26; Dec. 3, 10 & 17 Smyrna-Clayton Medical Services 6:00 7:30 p.m. 6:00 7:30 p.m. Milford Apr. 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Rehab Conf. Rm. 5:00 6:30 p.m. Free to all Delaware residents 18 years and older This program is made possible through the Delaware Division of Public Health s Tobacco Prevention Community Contract. Funding for the Contract is provided by the Delaware Health Fund and managed by the American Lung Association of Delaware. Coordinated by: Terry Towne, MSN, RN-BC, NE-BC 25

26 CARDIOLOGY GRAND ROUNDS Various physicians will discuss current evidence-based studies pertinent to cardiovascular medicine and surgery. Presentations are held on the first Thursday of months September- June. Dates/Locations: Healthcare professionals Required. Employees register via HealthStream -Watch for flyers announcing dates and locations -Videoconferenced between campuses 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Employees: Free Students: $5.00 Outside participants: $25.00 Contact Hours: 1.0 Coordinated by: Deborah Tricarico, Cardiovascular Services Trisha Bentley, BSN, RN, CBCN Terry Towne, MSN, RN-BC, NE-BC 26

27 TRAUMA LECTURE SERIES This series is designed to provide an educational trauma program in accordance with the American College of Surgeon guidelines. Healthcare providers caring for trauma victims in critical care settings. Required. Employees register via HealthStream Maximum Attendees: 50 Dates:: Locations: Contact Hours: Kent (lunch provided) 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. -Watch for flyers announcing locations - Videoconferenced between campuses Employees: Free Students: $5.00 Outside participants: $25.00 Milford (lunch provided) Jan. 16 Feb. 21 March 20 April 18 May 22 Oct. 17 Sept. 18 Dec. 19 Nov (Nursing and Diagnostic Imaging) Coordinated by: Leah DeFalcon, MSN, RN-BC (Nursing) Terry Towne, MSN, RN-BC, NE-BC (DI) 27

28 WOUND VAC Introductory Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Course: Interactive presentation of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) to include its indications for use, contraindications, application and assessment of efficacy. The student will be provided the opportunity to obtain the skills needed to apply a basic dressing by working on wound models. Registered Nurses Required. Employees register via HealthStream Min./Max. Attendees: Min. 3 Max. 15 Dates/Locations/Times: March 12 KGH Pavilion Rm. 2 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. June 5 MMH Grier Bldg., Rm :00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. September 10 KGH Pavilion Rm. 2 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. December 10 MMH Grier Bldg., Rm :00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Contact Hours: Free (no outside participants) TBD CERTIFICATION EXAM Provides foundational competency in the safe use of the KCI ActiVAC and InfoFAC Therapy Systems with the basic application and removal of a VAC GranuFoam, VAC GranuFoam Silver or VAC WhiteFoam Dressing. Prerequisites: - Successfully completed introductory NPWT course. - Have successfully applied a NPWT dressing under the supervision of a CWOCN since completion of course. Required. Employees register via HealthStream Min./Max. Attendees: Min. 3 Max. 10 Date/Location/ October 22 Pavilion Rm. 2 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Free (no outside participants) Coordinated by: Jamie Potts, BSN, RN-BC 28