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This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to power mobility devices (power wheelchairs and scooters). Because of the multitude of brands of power mobility devices and accessories on the market, this course will cover power mobility devices in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of power mobility device, please consult the vendors.

This course covers topics related to components of power mobility equipment (power wheelchairs and scooters) that most people don't give much thought to until something goes wrong: batteries.

This course explains how to bill Medicare for power wheelchairs and scooters (POVs), collectively referred to as power mobility devices (PMDs), and what documentation is required.

This course examines the power of a complaint, how it affects your business reputation, and provides strategies for solving the problem.

In this course, you will learn powerful ways to stop stress even before it arrives. You will also learn effective ways of handling the stress that does occur in your life, through healthy, productive outlets.

This course focuses on the appropriate use of two of the most powerful communication tools at our disposal today: email and voicemail.

To help the individual eat and drink safely, food textures may be altered with the help of a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Certain foods or fluids may be restricted or eliminated depending on an individual’s medical needs. Diets may be ordered for weight management. Food allergies as well as religious practices must be taken into consideration.

In HR019b, you will learn how racial and cultural differences may affect health care needs and how care is delivered. You will also learn that religious beliefs are also common sources of conflict and misunderstanding in a health care setting. Religious and spiritual beliefs may also affect a person's needs relating to health care, death, and dying.

This course will explain the different methods of providing enteral nutrition and the conditions that may require their use. Also discussed will be appropriate care and steps for completing administration of feedings and medications.

To provide caregivers with the basic information on various diets that may be offered in facilities.

Nurses working with older adults will review and update their knowledge of adverse drug reactions and compliance/prescription issues that may affect the aging population.

This course is a brief study of general toxicological principles to the extent that you may understand and guard against the toxic effects of the materials found in the workplace or job site.

Healthcare professionals will gain knowledge regarding basic principles of pharmacology to include pharmacokinetic processes, several drug classes, and some of the commonly used drugs within those classes.

The purpose of this course is to enhance the knowledge of the health care professional in defining, assessing, identifying, increasing awareness, reporting, and caring for older adults who may be suffering from abuse or neglect, whether in a private home or a residential setting.

While effective communication should be a focus of home medical equipment specialists with all ages of patients, special attention should be paid to working with older adults as an increase in age can bring about medical conditions that may require more patience and an adjustment in how one provides and receives medical information. This course includes tips on how to better facilitate communication with older adult populations.

A stroke is a medical emergency which occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted in some way. Prompt treatment can be lifesaving and may increase the likelihood of successful recovery. This course is designed to provide the nursing assistant with basic knowledge and understanding of stroke, including warning signs and tools to best care for a resident who has experienced a stroke.

This course provides an overview of ICD-10-CM coding by focusing on the classification structures and the rationale behind the ICD-10 code system. Throughout this course, ICD-10-CM is shortened to ICD-10. You may find the long and short versions of the coding system used interchangeably; both terms are referring to the same coding system. This course is not intended to replace the need for in-depth training based on job functions and the knowledge of ICD-10 coding that is required to meet job requirements. This course is not intended to be a training curriculum for the purposes of becoming an ICD-10 coder.

Continuing Education: VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.

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.

Regulations for long-term care vary from state to state. This course was adapted from best practices developed for long-term care nursing assistants. Please note that the furniture and equipment in your facility may vary as well. Be aware of your facility policies, procedures, and protocols for care of the residents and follow them. If you have questions regarding residents in your care, see the nurse in charge. The resident’s current level of mobility and functioning will depend upon the degree of assistance needed to complete daily tasks. As a nursing assistant, you are key in facilitating each resident meets their highest level of functioning. This course will discuss bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, and perineal care.

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.

One of the realities of working in health care is that patient deaths occur. Health care professionals are in a distinct position to provide end-of-life care to patients while also supporting their families during this time. Responsibilities of health care providers may include delivering personal care, offering support, and ensuring comfort for individuals under their care. Dying is a personal journey experienced uniquely by each individual. How people cope during this stage of life is largely influenced by their past experiences with death, as well as their cultural attitudes and beliefs. This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to oversee and support the delivery of high-quality end-of-life care, while guiding teams in meeting the needs of patients, families, and caregivers.

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

The healthcare professional will gain a better understanding of the types, purpose, complications, and care of feeding tubes, including administration of feedings and medication.

The nursing assistant will gain a better understanding of the types, purpose, complications, and care of feeding tubes and a nursing assistant’s role in care of individuals with feeding tube.