Our partners in East Florida have shared education: Patient Safety Regarding the Bedside Commode.
Bedside commodes can be a safety hazard if left at the bedside. Bedside commodes should be left in the patient's bathroom, and only brought to the bedside when being used.
Thank you for your continued dedication to Patient Safety!
Topics: HCA East Florida, All Network Staff
Subject: Important Information Regarding HWS Annual Update Deadline
Annual Update Compliance Deadline is 12/15/2021
Please ensure completions by deadline. Failure to complete all portions of Annual Update will result in being removed from the schedule until completion, resulting in termination by 12/31/2021.
To complete Annual update, log into HealthStream and complete assigned learning.
HealthStream
For any log-in/assignment questions please call the Education department at 1-954-514-1333.
For all other additional inquires please contact your local staffing, employer, or recruiter.
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Topics: All Network Staff
Please review the attached education
Thank you for your continued DEDICATION to PATIENT CARE!
Topics: All Network Staff
Please ensure PPE guidance documents for the facility you are staffing are being followed to include Eye Protection.
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Topics: All Network Staff
A non fit-tested N95 is a certified N95 mask approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) that does not require a formal fit test, but does require a seal check.
A seal check is performed by the user each time the mask is put on. It will help determine if the mask is properly positioned on your face or if it needs to be readjusted.
How to perform a seal check:
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Topics: All Network Staff
Our partners in the East Florida Division have shared Fall Education Huddle Card. Please review the education and ensure you are aware and implementing Fall Prevention interventions at the facility you are staffing.
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Topics: East Florida Division, All Network Staff
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard requires healthcare employers to have a written plan which outlines the processes and controls in place to protect employees from exposure to COVID-19. This COVID-19 Exposure Prevention Plan Training will introduce employees to new required elements of OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard content here…
Please complete the course on the next worked shift.
Attached is the HWS COVID-19 Employee Health Screening and Medical Management Policy
HWS Health Screening and Medical Management
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Topics: All Network Staff
Additional training is available in HealthStream catalog for self-enrollment:
Course Name: HCA Care Team (CTA)
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Topics: East Florida Division, All Network Staff
Topics: All Network Staff
Instances of erroneous blood pressure readings have been reported in a singular Facility. This is reportedly because of Welch Allyn vital sign machines losing seal at the juncture of the hose and the adapter/fitting for the blood pressure cuff. Reports have indicated that the failed seal results in devices losing pressure on higher blood pressure measurements, resulting in the need to retrieve and try multiple devices
Some departments have reinforced the seal with tape, which is not clinically advised by either Welch Allyn or GE Critikon manufacturers. Currently, the original fitting is removed and an adapter is being inserted that allows the Welch Allyn device to connect to GE Critikon blood pressure cuffs. Although this is common practice, it appears there is a general unawareness of any standard, manufacturer-recommended processes to insert the adapter in a way that successfully maintains a seal.
Please ensure you are following the facility established process for affixing the adaptors and GE Critikon blood pressure cuffs to the Welch Allyn machines.
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Topics: All Network Staff
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