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

This module will review electrosurgical devices and identify precautions when caring for patients with implanted devices.

• Faculty: Claudia Anderson
• ID: Pr-036638

This module reviews the procedural checklist for patient safety and identifies the roles and responsibilities for the universal protocol time-out.

• Faculty: Joyce Castro-Rexach
• ID: Pr-036908

This module will review safe laser use in the periop setting.

• Faculty: Melissa Boyer
• ID: Pr-036931

This module covers Malignant Hyperthermia and outlines the roles and responsibilities of both licensed and unlicensed members of the surgical team.

• Faculty: Jacqueline Phaneuf
• ID: Pr-036966

This module reviews sharps safety in the procedural areas

• Faculty: Gabriella Etienne
• ID: Pr-036969

This module reviews the cleaning, care, and transport of solid reusable instruments

• Faculty: Joyce Castro-Rexach
• ID: Pr-036970

Fire safety measures in the operating room.

• Faculty: Hollie Ridgell
• ID: Pr-037168

It is the policy of MedStar Health to ensure perioperative patients are free from injury related to retention of sponges, sharps, miscellaneous items, and instruments. All team members will engage in safe practices that support prevention of Retained Foreign Objects (RFOs).

• Faculty: Melissa Boyer
• ID: Pr-037555

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

Safe patient handling of bariatric patients and the equipment used and techniques applied.

• Faculty: Julie Brown
• ID: Pr-039098

Reviews patient emergency evacuation equipment.

• Faculty: Jacqueline Phaneuf
• ID: Pr-039222