Od-036987 MWHC FY24 Core Mandatory Education for ED Technician

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Type

On Demand

Credit

No

Description

This course is designed as part of the MWHC Emergency Department Technician's annual education and ... show more

Objectives

  • To educate and inform on the proper utilization of and the policies around the use of restraints in the ED.
  • To educate on the recognition of increasingly aggressive or crisis behaviors, utilization of appropriate de-escalation techniques and strategies to maintain staff and patient safety during a crisis.
  • To educate staff on improving sepsis outcomes as part of the care team.
  • To identify the correct procedure for blood culture collection in the ED for the prevention of contamination.
  • To inform staff on prevention measures and interventions required for falls in the ED.
  • To provide a basic stroke overview for Medstar Health associates.
  • To provide EMTALA update for clinical staff.
  • To review donning and doffing procedures for emergency preparedness.
  • To review policies and standard practices regarding the safety and care of suicidal patients in the hospital setting.

Fees

Free

Activity Director

Julietta Verish

Activity Coordinators

Andrew Smith

Organization

MedStar Washington Hospital Center