Patient Safety

Caring for patients in a healthcare environment can require nurses, aides, orderlies and other caregivers to lift as much as four thousand pounds during a typical shift. No wonder they're twice as likely to suffer musculoskeletal injuries on the job as...

Bloodborne diseases continue to pose major health problems. Increasing infection rates for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are now making them as serious a concern as HIV, the virus which can often lead to AIDS. So it’s more important than ever for...

The Essential Safety and Communication Skills Library includes: Quick Tips For Caregivers – Textbook Safety In The Home: Fall Prevention Fire Safety How To Communicate With Someone Who Has Hearing Loss How To Communicate With Someone Who Has...

This 4-hour training program is perfect for teaching families, employees or community members at large about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. This program starts with the basics and progresses to vital skills like effective communication, safety...

This 2-hour training program is available through area agencies on aging, hospitals and other community organizations. If you are a family caregiver, check with your local organizations to see if they provide this caregiver training.The Elder Abuse...

This 21-hour training course is used by home care agencies, community colleges and other organizations to train in-home care providers.Program materials include: Administrator Manual Instructor Manual Support Materials Manual 11 Quick Tips For...

This 43-hour training course is used by home care agencies, community colleges and other organizations to train in-home care providers.Program materials include: Administrator Manual Instructor Manual Support Materials Key Points And...

Published 2019 The Injury and Illness Prevention Program is specifically designed for assisted living and residential care communities, our manual includes policies and procedures, documentation forms, checklists, and staff training tools. Most states...

The new updated version of our Policy and Procedure Manual was written, updated, and field-tested by experienced assisted living and residential care professionals. With policies on assessments, resident care, emergencies, and much more, our manual is...

This training course is designed to meet the challenges facing home health employers and training schools, you have complete program control with strong behind-the-scenes support from the Institute for Professional Care Education.Full support material...

This important program will help you recognize the potential dangers of working in a home care setting. It provides important safety tips which will protect you and your patients. What to look for in the home Safe work practices Handling medical...

This program provides essential information about safety and housekeeping skills and gives practical instruction about cleaning products and methods. Topics include:  Safety In The Home Companion Safety Infection Control Housecleaning...