Wednesday, October 19, 2011

IHI Open School - Patient and Family Centered Care Course

The IHI Open School for Health Professions is pleased to announce the release of PFC 101: Dignity and Respect, the 15th course in its growing catalog. Nurses, physicians, and pharmacists can now earn 22.5 contact hours with a one-year subscription. This course features five lessons filled with interactive elements to engage the learner:
Lesson 1: An Introduction to Patient- and Family-Centered Care
Lesson 2: First Impressions
Lesson 3: Privacy and Confidentiality
Lesson 4: Culture and Belief Systems
Lesson 5: Creating a Restful and Healing Environment

With courses in quality improvement, leadership, patient safety and patient- and family-centered care, the IHI Open School offers an easy and affordable way to expand your health care improvement skills. Access courses online anytime, anywhere, with a 12-month, single-user subscription. Or you can save by purchasing an organizational subscription with a group of co-workers. Courses are free for students, residents, and university faculty who teach courses. All other IHI Open School resources, including videos, case studies, and the Chapter Network, are available to anyone free of charge. For more information, click here.