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AHCA (Agency for Health Care Administration) licenses all DME's in the State of Florida. The AHCA regulations are very prescriptive and require specific actions and processes. Module F was created as a supplement for the VGM Policies and Procedures Manual and contains all of the policies organizations need to meet AHCA regulations.

This manual is currently available in English only.

**This is a supplement to the VGM Policies and Procedures Manual. It is only available to those who have purchased the VGM Policies and Procedures Manual.**

Enhances the participant's knowledge of HIV and AIDS.

Health care personnel working in any setting will increase their understanding of and skills for eliminating medical errors.

To enhance the learner’s understanding of family violence, causes, physical, psychological and behavioral indicators; and family violence prevention.

All staff working in the long term care setting will increase their and skills in caring for persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. This bundle of courses includes the following modules: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease, Communication, and Behavior Management.

Learners will gain knowledge and skills related to ladder safety.

All staff working in the long term care setting will increase their and skills in caring for persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. This bundle of courses includes the following modules: Philosophy of Care Family & Staff Issues, Activities for Persons with Dementia, Activities of Daily Living Medication & Nutrition, and Ethical Issues.

The health care professional will enhance their knowledge of type 2 diabetes and treatment for the disease.

The nurse will increase her understanding of hypothyroidism and how it affects the individual.

To review safe infection control practices utilized in the healthcare setting.

To review the rights of residents in the long-term care setting.

Nurses will gain knowledge and skills related to critical thinking.

The nurse will better understand atrial fibrillation and how it can be treated and managed.

Upon completion of this course the participants’ will have an increased understanding of COPD.

All staff working in the long term care setting will increase their knowledge and skills in caring for persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. This bundle of courses includes the following modules:  Dementia Training: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease, Communication, Behavior Management, Philosophy of Care, Family & Staff Issues, Activities for Persons with Dementia, Activities of Daily Living, Medication & Nutrition, and Ethical Issues.

Healthcare personnel will describe the expectations of CMS in promoting and enhancing resident quality of life in the facility.

The purpose of this course is to increase the knowledge of the health care professional of antipsychotic medications and implications of their use in the elderly population.

The direct care home health aide will enhance her knowledge of COPD and the techniques needed to care for the individual who has this condition.

Medication aides will learn of the dangers of medication errors and how to prevent them.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) will gain knowledge and skills related to critical thinking.

The certified nursing assistant will enhance his/her understanding of infection control practices when providing perineal care to residents.

The certified nursing assistant will increase his/her understanding and skills for preventing falls and making the environment a safe place for resident care.

To enhance the participant’s awareness of workplace violence, risks, risk factors, and prevention strategies.

Nurses will gain knowledge and skills related to the documentation of information in the patient’s medical record.

The health care practitioner will enhance his/her knowledge of this season’s influenza and best practices for prevention and transmission of the disease.