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People who are consumers of health care have rights, including the right to receive quality care. Along with those rights come certain responsibilities. This course explains what those rights and responsibilities are as defined in 1997 by the Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry.

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This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to patient lift systems.

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This course is intended for all employees in the long-term care setting. You will learn what is social media, what privacy rights residents have related to social media, and types of possible criminal abuse via social media. You will study what the August 5, 2016 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) memo mandated that nursing homes do in regards to social media. In June 2016, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) gave written guidance to members about what these policies may encompass, which will be discussed.

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This course explains what home oxygen therapy is, the types of home oxygen therapy available today, and how the therapy can benefit the patient.

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In this course intended for nursing and management staff in the long-term care setting you will learn what is social media, what privacy rights residents have related to social media, and types of possible criminal abuse via social media. You will study what the August 5, 2016 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) memo mandated that nursing homes do in regards to social media, including creating and implementing policies, training staff, and responding and reporting allegations of abuse. In June 2016, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) gave written guidance to members about what these policies may encompass, which will be discussed.

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Health care workers in home care will learn the elements of effective communication, as well as techniques to implement within their workplace that will enhance their connections with colleagues and patients. Challenges to communication are addressed in this course as well as ways to best communicate with teammates and patients, and staff in other facilities or hospitals. Topics include considerations for personal preferences and identifiers, such as in persons with disabilities; cultural norms; inter- and intra-facility communication; and effective communication methods.

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This course provides an overview of patient billing and collection. The course is written for billing managers and customer service/intake employees.

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This course is intended primarily for non-licensed health care personnel who provide direct care for people in home care programs. General guidelines are provided for administering or assisting with the administration of medications. This content reviews basic medication safety and the 6 Rights and three checks of medication administration. Learners will also become familiar with the various routes for medication administration.

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This course addresses the occupational hazards that can occur in a patient’s home setting and the measures that can be taken to prevent injury should hazards occur.

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The health care administrator will increase their knowledge of corporate compliance and their responsibility to report fraud, waste, and abuse. In health care facilities, all employees are expected to follow certain standards of behavior. These standards should influence the way patient care, daily business, interaction with others, and everyday decisions are accomplished. This course includes information to assist the administrator in developing the facility’s compliance program.The National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has approved the above named program for continuing education credit.

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The Home Safety Assessment Consultant (HSAC) education course will teach you how to perform professional Home Safety Assessments. People need to modify their homes for many different reasons. The most common would be that a family member is beset with a mobility impairment due to injury, or people in elderhood want to Age in Place and to upgrade their home to reduce fall risks. The HSAC course will teach you to assess the safety hazards of the whole living quarters from driveway to the entrance, and every room on every floor of the home. We provide a Home Assessment guide and evaluation process to follow along with tips on how to educate the consumer on the risks their home has and possible recommended solutions.

The C.E.A.C. and the C.E.A.C. Mastery credentialing programs include course content from The Home Safety Assessment Consultant (HSAC).

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The purpose of this course is to provide education to home medical equipment (HME) employees who work with individuals with behavioral health disorders. Following this course, you will be able to identify the prevalence of mental health issues in the United States, define and possess knowledge of mental illness and substance-related and addictive disorders, and recognize various approaches to an individual’s care. This course will address the psychosocial needs of individuals with behavioral health issues and conclude which elements contribute to achieving the highest standard of care for such individuals.

 

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VGM Education and Live at Home offers a bundle of courses to assist home accessibility businesses in providing general education for their staff. This bundle of 30 courses cover a variety of topics including Sales & Marketing, Aging, Customer Service, Safety and more. What a great way to invest in yourself and your employees with continuing education from VGM! 

Please click on the link below for a listing of the courses offered in this bundle

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This certification program is non-refundable once the student has been active in the courses.
Questions, contact VGM Live at Home at 877-404-2442 to learn more.

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To present health care professionals with a comprehensive understanding of advance directives. The medical community must know the various types of advance directives in order to assist patients with their legal right to make their own decisions concerning their care.

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In this course, learners will need to look not only at the systemic issues of racism in the health care industry, but also their own biases, prejudices, and influence on patients’ care. Becoming knowledgeable and more comfortable with often uncomfortable truths, acknowledging differences, and understanding the issues that both health care workers and patients face are steps in breaking down historical barriers and broadening one’s perspectives.

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VGM Live at Home is proud to introduce our first bundled release of our Certified Master CEAC Program. This bundle includes :  The Certified Environmental Access Consultant (C.E.A.C.) Residential Ramp Consultant (R.R.C) , Residential Grab Bar Specialist (R.G.B.S.) , Stair Lift Consultant (S.L.C.), Platform Lift Consultant (P.L.C), Introduction to Residential Accessible Bathroom Consultant (RABC), and the Introduction to Residential Transfer Lift Specialist (RTLS) Program courses.

The C.E.A.C. and the C.E.A.C. Mastery credentialing programs include course content from The Home Safety Assessment Consultant (HSAC).

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Essentially Women and VGM Education provide a bundle of courses that include education on the diseases and conditions post-mastectomy customers face, the organ systems typically affected, and home medical equipment used.

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VGM Live at Home is proud to introduce our first bundled release of our Certified Master CEAC Program. This bundle includes :  Residential Ramp Consultant (R.R.C) , Residential Grab Bar Specialist (R.G.B.S.) , Stair Lift Consultant (S.L.C.), Platform Lift Consultant (P.L.C), Introduction to Residential Accessible Bathroom Consultant (RABC), and the Introduction to Residential Transfer Lift Specialist (RTLS) Program courses.

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All health care employees will better understand the importance and process of communication in the health care setting after taking this course. Learn More

This course covers basic home care equipment as a guide to the new HME employee.

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This course covers basic home care equipment as a guide to the new HME employee.

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This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to pulse oximeters

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LGBTQ individuals have faced many challenges that have kept them in the closet or forced them back into the closet because of discrimination and bullying from friends and family, health care workers, and the general public. This self-study will help health care staff understand LGBTQ terminology and ways to provide compassionate, LGBTQ-informed care.

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C.E.A.C and C.E.A.C Mastery Renewal intended for those who have already participated in the CEAC311- C.E.A.C. Renewal or the CEAC212 – Certified Environmental Access Consultant (C.E.A.C) Program that included the new course content from The Home Safety Assessment Consultant (HSAC). Participation in the renewal is required to maintain your certification for two-years.

The renewal fee is valid for two years from purchase date and is non-refundable. Failure to renew in the two-year timeframe will result in cancelation.  If you have any questions about the renewal process or which renewal purchase is right for you, please do not hesitate to contact VGM Live At Home at 877-404-2442. 

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Basic Lessons for Understanding Equipment (B.L.U.E.) Sheets deliver important equipment information into the hands of your valued customers. Neatly padded in sets of 50 sheets, they are a must when it comes to educating consumers on the equipment they will be using day in and day out.

If you are a VGM Member please call 866-227-8171 to receive a discount code.

 

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