The prevention and treatment of preterm labor (PTL) has shifted focus away from the pregnant patient and has become a means of improving newborn outcomes. The over treatment of women with complaints of preterm labor without objective evidence is no…
The prevention and treatment of preterm labor (PTL) has shifted focus away from the pregnant patient and has become a means of improving newborn outcomes. The over treatment of women with complaints of preterm labor without objective evidence is no…
When there is an unanticipated result of a treatment or procedure, the involved patient and the family usually want to know what happened. When what occurred is a consequence of the disease process or is a known risk of treatment,…
Adverse events are an unavoidable feature of the healthcare environment. Studies and surveys show that both patients and physicians support open communication about adverse events and medical errors, but this strongly held belief “does not necessarily translate into disclosure in…
Historically, surgeons have poorly understood the reasons for adverse surgical events and malpractice claims, believing them to be either unavoidable or due to deficient skill or knowledge. This five-part series will refute those assumptions, using evidence from surgery claims data,…
Historically, surgeons have poorly understood the reasons for adverse surgical events and malpractice claims, believing them to be either unavoidable or due to deficient skill or knowledge. This five-part series will refute those assumptions, using evidence from surgery claims data,…
Attainment and ongoing maintenance of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) skills is a requirement of all perinatal practitioners who actively participate in the care of pregnant patients. Lack of proper skills or failure to maintain skill in the interpretation and management…
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) increase healthcare costs, prolong hospital length of stays, and increase the risk of mortality. Healthcare had been making strides in reducing infections associated with central linesuntil recently. To reverse this trend, there needs to be…
The curriculum includes over 50 hours of training including, two-weekend intensive trainings (24-28 CME hours), live webinars on the second Monday and third Monday (21 CME hours), one hour per month of mentoring sessions with a TNT faculty member/mentor (11…
Welcome to The ASAM Criteria interactive hybrid asynchronous Online Course designed to help beginner, intermediate, and advanced counselors, social workers, administrators, and other clinical staff develop patient-centered service plans and make objective decisions about patient admission, continuing care, and transfer/discharge…
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