Course Code: REL-PAC-0-USDMEH
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Name at least five examples of DME used in the home.
Recall your role in DME reporting.
Apply measures for safe and appropriate DME use in the home.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: DME in the Home
Durable Medical Equipment
Review
Summary
Section 3: The Safe Medical Device Act of 1990
Preventing Medical Device Injuries
What is Your Role with DME Reporting?
Review
Summary
Section 4: Procuring DME for the Home
Procuring DME
DME Funding
Review
Summary
Section 5: Using DME Safely in the Home
DME in the Home
Medical Devices
Remember Safety
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN
Sherry is a nursing professional with over 22 years of experience. She holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her background includes oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, nursing education, consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. Sherry is dedicated to advancing patient care and nursing education, with a focus on improving outcomes and upholding clinical quality standards.
Reviewer: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.
Jennifer has over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She is certified as an OASIS Specialist- Clinical (COS-C) and is a Curriculum Designer in post-acute care for Relias. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.”
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Home Health Agencies.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.