What You Do Matters!
Every day that you spend serving as a healthcare provider makes a difference to someone. You make a choice at the beginning of every shift to make a difference to a patient, a visitor, a family member, a co-worker, and even yourself. The impact of your words and actions impact the lives of others every day. Come share your story and listen to others whose lives have been touched b you and other care providers.
Topics:
I’ve Fallen and Can’t Get Up
Lisa Hershiser, MSN/MHA, RN
Staff Educator, Division of Corporate Education
Lancaster General College
Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can lead to moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures, head traumas, and can even increase the risk of early death. Learn what you can do to prevent the risk of patient falls.
A Bug’s Life: Uncovering the Mysteries of Hospital Acquired Infections
Shelley Vitale, RN, CWS
Staff Educator, Division of Corporate Education
Lancaster General College
Hospital acquired infection deaths represent the fourth leading cause of death among Americans and kill more people in our country each year than car accidents, fires and drowning combined. More than 50 percent of these acquired infections can be prevented if health care workers follow proven methods to prevent the spread of infection. Discover how you can be part of the solution and not the problem.
Keys to Effective Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Debbie Reich, BS, RN
Staff Educator, Division of Corporate Education
Lancaster General College
Teamwork is essential to meet and exceed the needs of our patients. Effective teams pull the knowledge and skills of a diverse group of people together to accomplish the task. Through interactive scenarios, discussion and role play activities, discover the key elements, explore the barriers to effective teamwork and communication, examine your role within the team and learn proven ways how to manage conflict.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 8:00 – 3:00 pm
UI 13 Conference Center
Burle Business Center
1020 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, PA
Non LG Cost: $70.00 before September 21, 2011
Registration:
• LG employees may register via MyLearning
• Non-LG employees please click here to register
Evaluation
• There will be an online evaluation after the event has ended