Clinical Issues

A Pressure Injury is not just about the injury to the skin. It is a multi-faceted issue requiring evaluation and assessment of several system areas for the total picture. Is the provider always at fault for a pressure injury? This educational webinar will provide the basic review areas and commonly

At the conclusion of the webinar, participants will understand the evidence-based guidelines and indications for performing a rectal exam, and the standards of care for assessment, diagnosis, and current treatments for diseases of the anal region using patient history, imaging findings, colonoscopy,

Ever wonder how a “never” event happens? Join AALNC and Mary Flanagan, a veteran OR nurse and independent LNC as she introduces you to retained surgical items. This educational activity will provide the basics of RSI, what to look for when reviewing these cases, and actual case studies.

At the conclusion of the webinar, participants will gain knowledge regarding trends in burn care and current treatment modalities

At the conclusion of the webinar, participants will develop a better understanding of Anesthesia as a specialty practice and will have an increased awareness of typical anesthetics and the three phases of anesthetic care including potential complications and liability.

Do not look where you fell but where you slipped

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have knowledge regarding Human Trafficking with ability to recognize incidence, and with knowledge of legal implications, and be better able to assist clients litigating these cases.

Medical malpractice and negligence in the long-term care setting continues to be an intense area of litigation. Due to the high volume of these types of case, there is a demand for basic information involved in reviewing long term medical records.

This webinar will enable participants to identify important and critical pediatric patients’ histories, signs and symptoms of common pediatric diagnoses that can be missed by pediatric providers.

You’ve seen the commercials and heard the warnings—sepsis is one of the hottest topics in the medical arena today. But how does this factor into the work of an LNC? Join AALNC and Laurie Hiebert, MSN RN as we gain knowledge about sepsis.

At the end of the presentation, participants will understand prenatal care, operative vaginal delivery, fetal viability and shoulder dystocia. The role of the LNC will be discussed as it pertains to the standard of care and record analysis for each topic.

At the end of the presentation, participants will develop insight in the interventional radiology (IR) department including roles, procedures, treatment, IR imaging modalities, contrast media and informed consent process. Participants will also understand preoperative regulations and standard of car

Participants will gain the knowledge needed to assist attorneys in successfully litigating cases involving common OB issues.

After attending this webinar, the participants will understand time out failures and the culture in operating rooms contributing to wrong site, side and person surgical procedures.

Participants who attend this educational activity will understand medical litigation pertaining to interventional cardiovascular medicine.

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will understand the triage process including the definition, practice standards, and documentation.

Participants in this activity will expand their knowledge regarding the resources used as “learned treatises” in lawsuits involving infusion therapy and vascular access, and to review the most recent editions of these documents.

Upon successful completion of the webinar, participants will be able to apply their knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and patient assessment skills to accurately evaluate a case involving driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.