Nursing Faculty Resources: ADN 125L Videos

The importance of infection control has increased in recent decades due to diseases such as AIDS, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, and diseases caused by drug-resistant pathogens. This program focuses on the basic principles of infection control. Objectives: After watching this program viewers should be able to: - Describe each link in the Chain of Infection - Identify the single most effective procedure for preventing the spread of infection - Name the infection prevention strategy developed by the CDC and required to be used by OSHA. (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2013), 16 mins

Because they are in direct and constant contact with those they care for, techniques for infection control are critical skills for nursing assistants to master. Learning and practicing effective infection control skills will help the nursing assistant prevent the spread of microorganisms that can cause infectious diseases, and protect the health and safety of all those they care for, as well as co-workers and themselves. This program teaches new nursing assistants the important skills necessary for controlling the spread of infectious disease. (Medcom, 2013), 16 min.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 began a series of complex and wide-ranging changes to the practice of health care in America. Significant revisions have been made over the years, particularly in 2009 with the addition of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) that went into full effect in 2013 with the issuance of its Final Rule.
2014, 17 min.

Protecting personal health information is not only the law, but also an ethical and moral obligation of all healthcare professionals. This program will concentrate on HIPAA Title II, the Administrative Simplification section of HIPAA. This regulation focuses on two things: the security and privacy of protected health information and the national standards for its transfer. (Medcom, c. 2015, 14:45min)

Confidentiality is the foundation for trust in the patient-caregiver relationship. Efforts to maintain and protect confidential information once focused solely on paper medical records. But as communication technology has made it possible to easily store and transmit enormous amounts of medical information through computerized databases, fax machines, and the internet, there is an increased danger that confidential information may be revealed to inappropriate individuals. (Medcom, c. 2015 17:22min.)

Nurses are required to protect the confidentiality of patient healthcare and personal information as part of their professional duties. Not only is this required by federal law, but it is foundational to the trust in a patient-caregiver relationship. However, it is not always easy to know precisely what to do in every situation. To help learners think through and prepare for these situations, this program presents a number of scenarios, in a variety of nursing situations, and asks the learner to use critical thinking skills to decide if the correct decision about confidentiality is being made in each case. (Medcom, c.2015, 14:14min.)

Providing care to those who are ill or frail often requires lifting and moving them. But the weight and awkwardness of the human form, often combined with tight spaces, put caregivers at risk for injury. Anyone providing direct care must understand the risks associated with lifting and moving residents, and efforts they can take to reduce those risks. This updated program on lifting safely describes the importance of mobility assistance for residents, reviews the body mechanics involved in the process of lifting safely, and offer several general rules to keep in mind when you approach any lifting task. By paying attention to safe lifting techniques at all times, you can help avoid injury to yourself and to residents. (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2011), 27 mins

Care providers must often assist persons with impaired mobility to walk, move to wheelchairs, toilets and beds. But to protect yourself and those you are providing care to, the nursing assistant must master the skills needed for transfer and ambulation. Medcom’s Nursing Assistant program on transfer and ambulation has been completely revised and updated, yet continues to provide clear descriptions and demonstrations of common and important transfer techniques.
2013, 16 minutes

This instructional video, produced by Medcom, Inc., is about how to measure a person's height. (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2013), 2 mins

This instructional video, produced by Medcom, Inc., is about measuring weight using a standing balance scale. (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2013), 3 mins

This instructional video, produced by Medcom, Inc., is about using a chair scale to measure body weight. (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2013), 1 min

This instructional video, produced by Medcom, Inc., is about measuring weight using a wheelchair scale. (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2013), 1 min

Many times chronic illnesses contribute to mental and behavioral changes. This program focuses on various causes and the proper response. We will discuss the various warning signs of depression and review the types of functional and organic disorders. You will also learn the difference between delirium and depression. (National Education Video, 2003), 22 min.

The use of restraints in healthcare has declined dramatically in acute, long term care and psychiatric healthcare settings as alternatives have been developed and pressure has mounted to reduce their use. However, the use of restraints cannot be eliminated, and their safe use is often required to ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare professionals. The purpose of this program is to provide nurses and other healthcare professionals with guidance on the safe application, use and monitoring of restraints when alternatives are inappropriate or have proven ineffective. 2010-2015, Medcom (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2014), 15 mins

Over the last two decades, the use of restraints has declined dramatically in acute, long term care and psychiatric healthcare settings. The pressure to reduce the use of restraints has been driven by both patient advocacy groups and professional healthcare organizations. This program will discuss finding alternatives to restraints in any medical facility. Other programs in this series discuss the legal issues involved in using restraints, and the safe use of restraints when they are necessary. (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2014), 15 mins

Emphasizing the importance of fire safety when caring for older adults in the home setting, this program teaches home care professionals and primary caregivers how to reduce the chance of starting a fire in the home and offers tips for safely and successfully exiting a building if a fire starts. It covers such topics as smoke alarms, extinguishing a fire, oxygen equipment, smoking safety, creating an escape plan, electrical safety, fireplaces, and flammable liquids. (Naples, FL: National Educational Video, Inc., 2015), 23 mins

Fire is a serious threat for any healthcare facility. Every healthcare employee must be prepared to respond quickly and efficiently if a fire occurs. This program covers the information every employee needs to know. (Cypress, CA: Medcom, 2013), 13 mins

As anyone who runs a business or administers employee health plans knows, serious hazards in the workplace mean serious barriers to productivity. Focusing on the health care industry, this program shows the best ways for workers to avoid muscle pulls, bone fractures, and other injuries. It features demonstrations of a wide variety of safety measures designed to eliminate job-related accidents and harmful mishaps. Topics include lateral transfers and repositioning, lifting safety, ambulating guidelines, safety standards for bathroom and shower facilities, fall prevention and mitigation, daily safety activities, and bedside assistance. Includes proper body mechanics for lifts and belts, sliding boards and discs, and canes and walkers, as well as correct posture while standing for long periods of time. Designated for 2 contact hours of continuing nursing education. A viewable/printable facilitator's guide is available online. 2003 (25 minutes)

Planning and preparing to provide care in the event of a bioterrorism attack or other emergency is a critical part of working in any healthcare environment. But planning is more than knowing where emergency supplies and exits are. Planning also involves ensuring that healthcare workers know how to keep safe, both physically and mentally. This includes having the families of healthcare workers be prepared for disasters. Studies have shown that providing care to disaster victims is impaired when healthcare workers are concerned about their own families' safety. This program is designed to help healthcare workers prepare themselves at work, at home and in the community at large, to respond to bioterrorism and other emergencies.
2005, 28 min, streaming video file. Medcom

Medcom, 2013. 23 min. This program describes commonly used approaches to documentation, a review of the basic data to record in patient records, and practice guidelines to follow that protect patient privacy, comply with federal regulations and protect the nurse against potential legal actions.

Medcom, 2013. 21 min. Documentation of patient care using electronic medical records (EMR) has become the method preferred by many healthcare organizations and is both encouraged and mandated by the federal government. This program provides the nurse with an understanding of EMRs advantages that can be of benefit, and potential disadvantages that must be avoided and addressed. In addition it will provide an overview of the impact of federal mandates such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) act on EMR.