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Health Studies

Health Studies

CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN HEALTH CARE: ASSISTED LIVING

Culturally competent care adapts care interventions to the cultural needs and preferences (ethnic and religious beliefs, values, and practices) of diverse clients. This program provides practical and effective methods of recognizing and dealing with the special needs of different cultures. Developed for Assisted Living Facilities.

DVD / 2015

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PROMOTING MOBILITY IN HEALTHCARE: TRANSFER TECHNIQUES

This program focuses on the safe transfer techniques. It will demonstrate the use of good body mechanics by health care assistants and the correct use of assistive devices frequently used to promote mobility.

DVD / 2015 / 29 minutes

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EMBRACING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN HEALTH CARE REFORM

By Ann Hawkins & Holly Johnson

Embracing Business Opportunities in Health Care Reform reviews the favorable circumstances that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is presenting to health/fitness clubs and medical wellness facilities. In that regard, the DVD details four specific elements of the Act that provide opportunities for organizations that address wellness preventive care. The DVD also outlines the parameters of who will be affected by the ACA. In addition, the DVD explains why and how the ACA should have a positive impact on health/fitness clubs and medical wellness facilities.

Among the topics covered:

What's happening: wellness initiatives

The impact

Fitness/wellness provider benefit

Focus on staying healthy

Insurance reimbursement programs

The purpose of the incentive programs

The NIHCA advantage

DVD / 2013 / 52 minutes

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STEM CAREERS IN TWO YEARS: HEALTH CARE AND TECHNOLOGY

As executive director of the Life Science Career Alliance, Colleen Hamilton believes that working in health care can "really change people's lives." And although she's well aware of the industry's challenges, Hamilton firmly believes that you don't have to be a doctor or a college-educated researcher to find success in the medical field. This program explores the high-tech side of working in the industry, showing that health care technology jobs are not only fulfilling but also lucrative and challenging. Case studies feature Randy, a certified biomedical equipment technician (or CBET) at New Jersey's Deborah Heart and Lung Center, as well as Luz, a surgical technologist, and Steve, a cath lab technician-both of whom work for Philadelphia's Hahnemann University Hospital. These employees and their coworkers describe the job searches they went through and the professional, emotional, and financial rewards that come from what they do.

DVD / 2012 / 20 minutes

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HEALTH CARE PROVIDER'S GUIDE TO THE EFFECTIVE INTEGRATION OF PHYSICAL, THE

By Edward M. Phillips, Merja Perhonen

The Health Care Provider's Guide to the Effective Integration of Physical Activity focuses on the role that health care providers should play in influencing their patients to make a positive change by increasing their level of physical activity behavior. This Exercise is Medicine Workshop session also addresses teaching health care providers how their practice can offer effective exercise counseling to patients to significantly increase health outcomes. Incorporating hands-on techniques, the Workshop also walks participants through the Exercise is Medicine™ toolkit.

DVD / 2010 / 110 minutes

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INFECTION CONTROL IN HEALTHCARE

Infection control in a health care setting is a fundamental responsibility shared by all staff. This video resource will ensure that infection control is front of mind for every worker. It starts by outlining the four principles of infection control, followed by a detailed examination of standard precautions that must be undertaken at all times, including a step-by-step demonstration of correct hand washing technique. Transmission-based precautions are explained, grouped into three broad groups: contact, droplet, and airborne. Finally, organisational support is described, including the importance of the infection control committee and regular health screenings for all staff.

DVD / 2010 / 24 minutes

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TOP CAREERS IN TWO YEARS: HEALTH CARE, MEDICINE, AND SCIENCE

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about half of the 20 fastest -growing jobs in America are in the healthcare, medicine, and science areas of the health industry! This program spotlights an LPN, a dialysis technician, a surgical assistant, and a physical therapist, who each help fight illness and repair injury; a pharmacy technician, a dental hygienist, and a dispensing optician, who each help improve the quality of life; and a medical records technician, who keeps track of each patient's medical history. And because pets are "people" too, the program also interviews a veterinarian assistant!

DVD / 2009 / 25 minutes

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MERIDIAN ALLIED HEALTH II: DENTAL HYGIENIST

The job of the dental hygienist is just as hands -on as any dentist's - and it offers an outstanding springboard for a career in the healthcare and dental fields. This program shows what a dental hygienist can expect as far as training, duties, and compensation, while outlining the personal qualities and people skills that any successful D.H. should possess. Featuring interviews with experienced hygienists and those who train them, the program highlights the cleaning and examination procedures a D.H. will perform and the special rapport he or she must be able to establish with patients. Students are advised to prepare for a dental hygienist career by excelling in high school biology courses and volunteering at clinics and hospitals.

DVD / 2008 / 22 minutes

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MERIDIAN ALLIED HEALTH II: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Many people think occupational therapy helps with employment or career guidance. This program clears up any misunderstanding and gives students a solid overview of what an O.T. Assistant does. Illustrating the responsibilities of the O.T.A. and the skills and personal qualities needed to become one, the program also describes the pay level and personal satisfaction that many people in the job have achieved. Including interviews with a number of accomplished O.T.A.'s, the program shows viewers the wide variety of settings in which the work can take place - from homes and offices to clinics around the country, in the case of itinerant assistants. Another important subject is building the right skill set and a basic knowledge of human anatomy through volunteer work and by taking the proper biology classes in high school.

DVD / 2008 / 22 minutes

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MERIDIAN ALLIED HEALTH II: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Although it requires far less time and training, the job of Physician Assistant brings with it many of the challenges and rewards of being a doctor. This program explores the responsibilities of the Physician Assistant, the skills and personality traits needed to become one, and the financial and personal advantages that most people in the position enjoy. Including interviews with both young and veteran P.A.'s, the program describes their rigorous training and their typical duties, such as performing preliminary exams for the supervising physician and providing diagnoses or prescriptions with no help from a doctor. The opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings and help patients of all backgrounds is also emphasized. Students are urged to get started early by taking the right high school courses and volunteering at clinics and hospitals.

DVD / 2008 / 23 minutes

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MERIDIAN ALLIED HEALTH III: EMT

With the growth of America's urban populations has come an increased demand for medical first responders - most notably, the emergency medical technician. This program guides students through the duties of the EMT -Basic and EMT -Paramedic, the skills and personality traits both require, and the financial and personal advantages that these positions offer. Featuring interviews with veterans of the profession, the program describes the 110 -hour class and national or state registry exam an aspiring EMT must complete, along with specific functions - for EMT -Bs, supporting an ambulance team in the field and during patient transport, maintaining vitals and airwave access, controlling bleeding, basic splinting, and applying a cervical collar; and for EMT -Paramedics, traction splinting, patient status assessment, and other functions that prepare patients for emergency room care. Both the Hollywood -style excitement and the routine aspects of EMT life are emphasized, in addition to the best high school courses and volunteer opportunities in which a would -be EMT should get involved.

DVD / 2008 / 22 minutes

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MERIDIAN ALLIED HEALTH III: HOME HEALTH AIDE AND PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT

The aging of the baby boomer generation will dramatically increase the need for home care, opening up opportunities in a frequently overlooked field. This program explores the challenging and deeply satisfying work of the home health aide and the personal care assistant - revealing the skills and special personality traits these jobs require and the personal rewards that come from helping people "age in place" with a degree of independence. Interviews with experienced practitioners clear up any confusion a student might have, showing that home health aides and personal care assistants deal with a patient's nutrition, hygiene, and safety more than with cooking, cleaning, and other household duties that may be needed. The program also points out the pleasant variety these positions involve, as aides and assistants often commute to several different homes during the course of a day. The training and certification courses for becoming a home health aide or personal care assistant, along with the possibilities for career advancement, are highlighted.

DVD / 2008 / 22 minutes

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MERIDIAN ALLIED HEALTH III: RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

For students interested in combining technical duties with personalized patient care, the job of respiratory therapist stands out. This program focuses on the responsibilities and rewards of the position, the skills and qualities it requires, and the financial and personal advantages a registered respiratory therapist can expect. Presenting interviews with both young and veteran RRTs, the program describes the 2 -year and 4 -year training programs that lead to the position and the duties an RRT performs, such as evaluating a patient's breathing capacity, setting up and initializing a ventilator, guiding patients through ventilator or nebulizer treatments - and perhaps even joining a rapid response medical team. The chance to work in a variety of settings and assist many different types of patients is also explored. Recommendations for appropriate high school courses in biology, chemistry, and math are spotlighted.

DVD / 2008 / 20 minutes

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DISEASE PREVENTION=HEALTH PROMOTION

According to the Center for Disease Control, students miss nearly 22 million school days annually due to the common cold alone. Take a guided tour through communicable, non-communicable and hereditary diseases and become familiar with prevention practices

CD-ROM (Win, PowerPoint Presentation (83 slides)) / 2005

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CAREER CLUSTERS: HEALTH SERVICES

Aside from doctors and dentists, there is a wide range of health service occupations, from paramedics on the "front lines" of accidents and illness to therapists assisting a patient's full recovery. This program looks at the required training, qualifications, and licensing for emergency medical technicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, and dental hygienists. The program also points out the differences between a dietetic technician and a dietician as well as a licensed practical nurse and a registered practical nurse. Health care professionals in all these positions talk about the rewards of their chosen careers.

DVD / 2002 / 16 minutes

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FIRE PREVENTION IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

"Fire Prevention in Healthcare Facilities" look at how fires start, review steps that can be taken to help prevent fires and discuss what employees should do in case of a fire emergency. Topics covered in these products include:

Common causes of fires in healthcare facilities.

Preventing fires.

The concept of "flashpoint".

"Classes" of fires.

Fire extinguishers.

Handling flammable materials.

Evacuation and other employee responsibilities.

First aid.

DVD / 19 minutes

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HAZARD COMMUNICATION IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

"Hazard Communication in Healthcare Facilities" both introduce employees to the Hazard Communication regulations and provide training on the various types of chemicals found in healthcare environments. Topics covered in these products include:

GHS Safety Data Sheets and container labels.

Toxins, corrosives and irritants.

Flammables, combustibles and gases.

Carcinogens and radiation.

Exposure situations.

Personal protective equipment and chemical storage.

Spills and cleanup.

DVD / 20 minutes

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HEALTH CAREERS FROM THE REAL WORLD LIBRARY: MEDICAL HOME HEALTH AIDE

There is a vast need for qualified home-care personnel who will care for the medical and personal needs of patients who are recovering from illness in their own home

Our Home Health Aide in this program is a great woman who explains why she entered the field and her plans for the future

DVD /

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HEALTH CAREERS FROM THE REAL WORLD LIBRARY: MEDICAL SECRETARY/ASSISTANT

This is a varied job description that serves the medical profession by providing doctors and health care practitioners with specially trained clerical assistants who understand medical terminology and the basics of the"business" aspect of health

Patient charts, billing, transcribing and other duties are among the responsibilities

Educational requirements are illustrated along with salary

DVD

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HEALTH CAREERS FROM THE REAL WORLD LIBRARY: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Occupational therapists are part of the allied health professions and offer patients rehabilitative therapies that are critical for recovery from accidents or illness

Our primary subject "Cora" is an experienced Occupational Therapist with a great practice and a lot of valuable information for the viewer

We have included her patients as well, to give the viewer an idea of how this profession affects lives

The educational requirements, salaries, credentialing, and professional associations are outlined

DVD

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HEALTH CAREERS FROM THE REAL WORLD LIBRARY: PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Examines a typical day in a Physical Therapist practice, interviewing the senior therapists and over viewing the type of cases that they deal with frequently

The patients are also depicted during the course of the day and their various therapies explained

The kind of person it takes to be a therapist is addressed along with educational and credentialing requirements

DVD

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HEALTHCARE REFORM: IMPACT ON NURSING

Hillary Rodham Clinton; panel: Michael Evans, PhD, RN, FACHE; Kathleen Smith, BS, RN, CNN; Virginia Trotter Betts, JD, MSN, RN; Carol Alexander, RN, MS; Patricia L. Starck, DSN, RN, FAAN; Diana Mason; Judith Kline Leavitt

This program addresses the effects of healthcare reform on nursing. Speakers will present an overview of the reform issues and ways in which individuals can become involved in the process. Featured are exerpts from "New Directions in Healthcare" presented by First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chairperson, President's National Health Reform Task Force, prerecorded at the American Nurses Assoc, Convention in San Antonio, TX, June 11, 1994.

DVD / 120 minutes

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICE LINES

James Lockey, MD, MS; David Nicewonger, MHA; Karen Conger, CEO

Describe the components of a successful occupational health strategy, mixed services; Interpret key regulatory and operational issues.

DVD / 60 minutes

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RECOGNIZING IMPAIRMENT IN HEALTHCARE

This activity was developed to assist the Nurse and the Employer to recognize impairment in the workplace.

Identifying the signs of impairment in the workplace.

List employer initiatives to promote safety and provide assistance.

List essential steps to make a report or referral of an impaired nurse.

Discuss treatment programs for impaired professionals.

DVD

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REVOLUTION, THE: INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

Margaret Mulligan, MH Magazine, et al

Challenges and insights into the formation and growth of integrated healthcare delivery systems.

DVD / 150 minutes

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UNDERSTANDING ADVANCE DIRECTIVES FOR HEALTH CARE AND THE NURSES ROLE

Margaret W. Berrio, RN, MS; Donna DeMartino, RN; Maureen Levesque, RN; Norma Fortin; Lisa Walker

Define the patient's right to self determination; Describe the historical perspective surrounding the PDSA; Identify approaches that may be used to communicate choices for medical care at the end of life; Identify factors that influence decision-making for healthcare at the end of life; Identify approaches to resolving conflict among health care agents caring for a patient with an ADHC; Describe the role of the nurse regarding Advance Directives; Discuss strategies to facilitate the Advance Directives process; Define the implications for decision-making as a Health Care Proxy Agent; Describe a family's experience with the Advance Directive process.

DVD / 60 minutes

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