Elsevier, a global leader in research publishing and information analytics, has announced that it is working with the State of California Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) to expand its COVID-19 online training for adjunct nursing staff who can provide additional support in the intensive care units (ICU) during the pandemic.
The week-long online curriculum, created by the AACN, is designed to help adjunct nursing staff who do not typically work in the ICU to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge on caring for patients with the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. Registered nurses in California can learn more about this continuing education training option and how to register by visiting the EMS Authority’s website.
Some of the learning modules included in the expanded program include Critical Care Patient Management, Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Assessing and Managing Respiratory Failure, and Managing Oxygenation and Ventilation.
Elsevier is committed to supporting clinicians and students and helping them improve outcomes. In April 2020, Elsevier launched its COVID-19 Healthcare Hub, which provides free access to toolkits, expert insights, research resources and COVID-19 guidelines. The Hub’s resources include evidence-based clinical overviews, drug monographs, care plans, order sets, and procedure videos for clinicians delivering care and information to patients. Clinicians will also find the latest information and guidelines from government health agencies, medical societies and public health organizations for diagnosis, testing and treatment of COVID-19 patients.
To help address the wave of misinformation about the virus and support clinicians in India, Elsevier recently launched the India Covid-19 Healthcare Hub. The website includes short synoptic clinical overviews, medication information, and easy-to-understand videos and instructions for patients.
Additionally, AACN hosts a COVID-19 Resources page on its association site that provides free access to clinical and supportive resources ensuring nurses have the information and support to best care for their patients and themselves throughout the pandemic.
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