This on-line module provides Registered Nurses with the knowledge and skills needed to give an effective and efficient bedside shift report. Bedside Shift Report can have an impact on improved patient care outcomes, patient care quality, patient safety, improved communication and the patient experience.

• Faculty: Hussein Tahan
• ID: Pr-017526

This MedStar Health on line education, “The Deteriorating Patient Condition” was developed in response to nursing peer review showing lack of identification of the deteriorating patient and failure to rescue. Through scenario based learning the module emphasizes tracking and trending, using the Cerner MedConnect System, to visualize subtle vital sign changes over time and identify when a patient is deteriorating. The module then incorporates the next steps of knowing how to escalate care when needed and the use effective communication techniques.

• Faculty: Amabelle Grace Aureus
• ID: Pr-018019

Please launch in CHROME or FireFox The module entitled CIWA Scale Assessment is an interactive module designed to educate Nursing associates about the CIWA-Ar scale and how to score it. A video portraying patient experiencing alcohol withdrawal is broken down into segments to allow the nurse to correctly score the patient’s level of withdrawal .

• Faculty: Jennifer Alvey
• ID: Pr-019887

Prescribing the right antibiotic, at the right dose at the right time.

• Faculty: Sara Turk
• ID: Pr-021885

Correct and safe donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment is imperative to everyone.

• Faculty: Pamela Farrare-Wilmore
• ID: Pr-024167

This module covers MedStar's Drug Diversion Prevention program.

• Faculty: Rodney Benson
• ID: Pr-025547

This module introduces learners to the PureWick Female External Catheter and provides an overview of its application; indications, contraindications and precautions; and appropriate documentation.

• Faculty: John Yosaitis
• ID: Pr-025628

Overview of the MedStar Health Safety Assessment.

• Faculty: Cassandra Graziano
• ID: Pr-025818

This module reviews the proper use of the C-SSRS tool.

• Faculty: Cassandra Graziano
• ID: Pr-026340

This online course defines what Hazardous Drugs are where they are found in the healthcare environment, and how they are classified. In this module there are interactive ways to classify hazardous drugs as low or high risk, and emphasis is placed on what precautions the healthcare worker,patient and family should take when handling  these drugs. 

• Faculty: Patricia Filomena
• ID: Pr-027529

This online education identifies proper waste management and handling for healthcare workers in facilities at MedStar Health. Due to regulatory requirements and possible fines and penalties that surround improper disposal of medical waste it is imperative that associates are given steps to take in appropriate disposal of medical waste.

• Faculty: Patricia Filomena
• ID: Pr-027636

Level 1 Magnetic Resonance (MR) Safety Training

• Faculty: Matthew Williams
• ID: Pr-027682

This content offers Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to 11/30/2027. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to https://medstar.cloud-cme.com and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits the next business day. This presentation includes education and training around how to most effectively educate patients and their families on their medical condition using the ASK Me 3 and Teach Back method.

• Faculty: Cleopatra Manuel
• ID: Pr-029858

The purpose of this program is to describe the risks of immobility to patients and the importance and benefits of Safe Patient Handling. The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0 is illustrated and the role of licensed associates in completion is described. By assessing the BMAT Level daily, members of the team will have current information on the correct equipment needed to mobilize the patient safely.

• Faculty: Elizabeth Gonder
• ID: Pr-030389

The purpose of this module is to describe the how the BMAT 2.0 level will be communicated to members of the team and where to locate it in the electronic medical record. Location of reference is also included. Scenarios are presented to test your knowledge.

• Faculty: Elizabeth Gonder
• ID: Pr-030390

This presentation reviews BERT, who is responsible, and how to initiate

• Faculty: Tina Donaldson
• ID: Pr-031169

This presentation is a video designed to instruct associates on when and how to perform a nurse swallow screen for stroke patients.

• Faculty: Karen Poole
• ID: Pr-031311

This online education will review risks and risk reduction techniques associated with a nurse’s role in treating patients with spinal cord compression.

• Faculty: John Yosaitis
• ID: Pr-031431

This module reviews restraints and seclusion

• Faculty: Kristin Wright
• ID: Pr-031705

CAUTI: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Presentation

• Faculty: Claudia Anderson
• ID: Pr-035089

This is an internet-enduring material, which focuses on the treatment and management of C. difficile infection. Identify appropriate testing and infection prevention practices.

• Faculty: Shawn Mueller
• ID: Pr-035331

This presentation provides a brief overview of nursing and care associate's roles and responsibilities for a patient undergoing continuous bladder irrigation.

• Faculty: LAURA Ogle
• ID: Pr-035811

In this module, you will learn about MedStar Health's support to patients using drugs and/or alcohol.

• Faculty: Stephan Riddle
• ID: Pr-036742

This module offers 0.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education credits for nurses. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to June 30, 2025. Once your evaluation is complete, under Main Menu in SiTEL click on the CloudCME link and click on My CE/ Transcript to find the credits the next business day. About this Module: The safety of every blood transfusion relies on positive patient identification, accurate documentation, and strict adherence to procedure at each of these steps in the process: Ordering the transfusion Collecting and labeling the pretransfusion sample Testing the pretransfusion sample Obtaining blood from the Transfusion Service Transporting blood to the patient care site Checking blood at the bedside Monitoring the patient during transfusion Completing the transfusion Responding to transfusion reaction signs & symptoms that develop during or shortly after transfusion

• Faculty: Justina Pangallo
• ID: Pr-038015

This course offers 0.5 Continuing Professional Education credits to physicians and nurses. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to June 27th, 2027. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to CloudCME® from your left SiTEL menu, and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits. About this Course: This inter-professional enduring material includes online education on overview of current stroke care system. The purpose of this education is to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge needed to identify, evaluate, and manage stroke patients effectively, thereby optimizing stroke care. This online module also supports the Joint Commission accreditation requirements for stroke education for MedStar Health healthcare providers.

• Faculty: Karen Poole
• ID: Pr-038169

This module will review and explain what low level disinfection is and how to properly disinfect for patient safety.

• Faculty: Nicole Franklin
• ID: Pr-038188

This module will review how to prevent sharps injuries in the workplace and what to do if a sharps injury occurs.

• Faculty: Nicole Franklin
• ID: Pr-038189

This presentation will provide an overview of sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock; and will review sepsis assessment tools and early management with the Surviving Sepsis Campaign's Hour 1 Bundle.

• Faculty: LAURA Ogle
• ID: Pr-038216

This module offers 1.0 Continuing Professional Education credits to Nurses. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to June 30, 2026. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to CloudCME® from your left SiTEL menu, and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits. Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, MedStar Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Credit Designation: This activity is approved for 1.0 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. About this Course: This course is designed to provide education to RNs and LPNs on pressure injury assessment, prevention strategies, staging, measurement, treatment, and documentation. This one-hour activity engages the learner in these concepts and encourages application through case studies and a post-activity knowledge assessment.

• Faculty: Stephan Riddle
• ID: Pr-038406

This module reviews best practices about the insertion, care, and management of central lines, as set forth in the MedStar Health Clinical Nursing Guidelines (CPG).

• Faculty: Eileen Searson
• ID: Pr-038431

This module reviews best practices about the insertion, care, and management of central lines, as set forth in the MedStar Health Clinical Nursing Guidelines (CPG).

• Faculty: Eileen Searson
• ID: Pr-038432

MedStar Health Camera Capture Process

• Faculty: Lydia Burke
• ID: Pr-038771

This modue serves as training for non-anesthesia personnel performing immediate use compounding according to USP 797 guidelines. A knowledge assessment is delivered at the conclusion of this module and requires a passing score of 80%.

• Faculty: Stephan Riddle
• ID: Pr-039197

This module offers 1.50 continuing professional credits for nurses. You must complete the online evaluation to receive continuing education credit. After completing the evaluation, your CE credits will be available in your MedStar Health CE transcript on CloudCME™ on the next business day. CloudCME™. To access your transcript via CloudCME, from your SiTELMS account under the Main Menu, select CloudCME. About this Module: This scenario-based course will engage the learner in fall prevention activities including assessing a patient's risk of falling, implementing interventions to protect the patient and decrease their risk of falling, and managing a patient after a fall.

• Faculty: Hussein Tahan
• ID: Pr-039456