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Wound Care Update

COURSE OVERVIEW Recent changes in Medicare policies that limit reimbursements for Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs) in acute care hospitals and healthcare facilities have enhanced the need for proper education and training for healthcare providers.  Stage III and Stage IV pressure ulcers have been added to the list of Preventable Hospital Acquired Conditions no longer being [...]

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ONLINE CLASS – RESOURCES & REFERENCES

RESOURCES: Hotlines National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (For speakers of English, Spanish, and Creole) Florida Domestic Violence 800-500-1119 Domestic Violence Injunction 305-547-3170 Domestic Violence Shelter 305-758-2546 Florida Elder Helpline 800-963-5337 Legal Assistance Legal Aid (divorce, child custody, support) 305-579-5733 Florida Bar Attorney Referral Service – 800-342-8060 State Attorney’s Office, Domestic Violence Unit 305-547-0150 Financial Assistance [...]

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ONLINE CLASS – OUTLINE

I. WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? A. MYTHS ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE B. SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER C. THE COSTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE II. TYPES OF ABUSE A. PHYSICAL B. PSYCOLOGICAL C. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BATTERER D. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VICTIM F. THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE G. “RED FLAGS” OF A BATTERING PERSONALITY H. WHY VICTIMS STAY [...]

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ONLINE CLASS – PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES

Purpose: This home study is intended to educate health care professionals on domestic violence issues as required by Florida state law, Section 456.031(1)(a), F.S. Objectives: Upon completion of this program the learner will be able to: •  Describe the dynamics of an abusive and/or violent relationship. •  Identify three “red flags” of a battering personality. [...]

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ONLINE CLASS – 2 HOURS

Purpose and Objectives Outline References Test I. WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? Domestic violence is a crime in all fifty states. Florida law (741.28, F.S.) defines domestic violence as “any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, false imprisonment, kidnapping, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death [...]

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