Health Education and Training Institute (HETI)’s Post

Many training programs offer limited coverage on obesity, impacting adherence to evidence-based guidelines. Integrating comprehensive obesity education into medical training and ongoing professional development is essential to improve care. Our OPEN White Paper explores these educational gaps and offers recommendations for enhancing training and reducing weight bias in healthcare. #ObesityTraining

Understanding the unique manifestations of depression in older adults is crucial for providing compassionate and effective care. This comprehensive training aims to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills needed to identify, manage, and support elderly patients dealing with depression in assisted living facilities. Join us in our essential training to enhance your ability to support older adults and improve their quality of life. Equip yourself with the tools and techniques needed to provide the best care. Enroll now. Click on our link to learn more. #HealthcareTraining #DepressionManagement #ElderlyCare

🔍 Patients with low health literacy face challenges in understanding medication instructions and labels, increasing the risk of errors and decreased adherence. Health literacy-friendly materials and patient education tools are crucial for promoting safe medication use. Have you seen the recent ISMP article with safe practice recommendations (link in comments)? Consider assessments like TOFHLA or REALM, providing simplified materials, gathering patient feedback, and offering language services. Educate patients using the teach-back method and empower them to report errors. Coach practitioners on effective communication and cultural awareness. #HealthLiteracy #PatientSafety #MedicationEducation 📚💊

Because healthcare is so personal, it's critical to have a provider that you can trust. If you are on the fence about whether to go with a family medicine doctor or an internal medicine doctor, the piece below is for you. At Novant, we know that the relationship with your provider has a direct impact on your #HealthAndWellness. We are here to help you find one that fits your unique needs. #Healthcare #HealthcareProvider

Make sure your student can receive emergency health care when they are away for school! Enroll in the ANTHC Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) Student Medical Program before traveling out of state for school. PRC enrollment needs to be done each semester; students need to provide ANTHC PRC the following: - A notarized official letter from the school verifying the student’s full-time attendance. - Patient registration worksheet with current mailing address and telephone number while going to school outside Alaska. - Beneficiaries are required to be screened for alternate health resources. Please call 907-729-5696 to be screened by Outreach and Enrollment. - Once the student has graduated or discontinues full-time status, medical coverage is limited to emergency care for a period up to 180 days. For more information, visit: www.anthc.org/prc

Learning new concepts from different parts of the world on how they manage neonatal emergencies can offer valuable insights into diverse medical practices, techniques, and innovations, enhancing the ability to provide better care for newborns globally. #IFEM #EMERGENCYMEDICINE #ACADEMICS

In a recent publication by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Robert Phillips, MD, MSPH, Founding Executive Director The Center for Professionalism and Value in Healthcare discusses the importance of certifying boards in relation to health care policy, medical education, registries, and more. Read the article today: https://lnkd.in/ewwSPptP

Learn to Respond, Not React: The Key to Effective Emergency Care!! In critical situations, there’s a big difference between reacting and responding. When we react, we often act out of panic, fear, or confusion. This can lead to mistakes, missed steps, or an inability to see the bigger picture. But when we respond, we’re making calculated, informed decisions, grounded in knowledge, training, and preparation. Responding allows healthcare professionals to be calm, focused, and clear-headed, ensuring the best possible outcome for patients. 🔑 At Central Valley Medical Education, we don’t just teach you the protocols; we equip you with the confidence and skills to respond effectively in any emergency scenario. Join us, and learn to respond to a code – not react. Your preparation today could be the difference in someone’s life tomorrow. 💪 https://lnkd.in/gAwpGRA #EmergencyCare #LearnToRespond #HealthcareTraining #CriticalCare #MedicalEducation

Dr H, a trainee in acute medicine was contacted by the General Medical Council following a complaint from a patient’s sister who died and where a poor-quality clinical handover was cited as a contributory factor to her death in the Trust’s clinical incident investigation. Our case file demonstrates how we led, advised and supported Dr H through the GMC process and helped them to reflect on the situation to identify learning needs. We've highlighted key handover advice to help you in your clinical practice. https://lnkd.in/eejmBXZT #SecondaryCare #ClinicalGuidance @ClinicalHandover #PatientSafety #OnYourSide

The Archangel Wound Care Case Management course offers a multi-disciplinary wound care education specific to the home health care setting. We teach a case management model to systematically evaluate wound causes, types, and outline care plans. Our focus is on improving clinical skills, driving predictable results, and improving clinical and financial outcomes for patients and agencies. The result ➡️ Your clinicians become wound care problem solvers! Click below to learn more! https://hubs.la/Q02R2_550