Using DME in the Home

Hours: 1.00

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-USDMEH

In this course, you will learn about durable medical equipment, or DME, used in the home. This course defines DME, explains the various types of DME used in the home, and presents measures for the appropriate and safe use of home DME.

The goal of this course is to teach direct care workers in home care about the use of DME in the home.

Course Description

In this course, you will learn about durable medical equipment, or DME, used in the home. This course defines DME, explains the various types of DME used in the home, and presents measures for the appropriate and safe use of home DME.

The goal of this course is to teach direct care workers in home care about the use of DME in the home.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

1.0 HOURS

Texas HHSC has determined that Relias' submitted training meets or exceeds the minimum standards for HCSSA administrator training in the following categories: Licensed Home Health, Licensed and Certified Home Health, Personal Assistance Services, Hospice. Texas HHSC also recognizes Relias provides continuing education for administrators and alternate administrators. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.

Course Details

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 21 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 expertise encompasses oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, healthcare education, nursing consultative services, performance improvement, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Throughout her career, Sherry has demonstrated unwavering dedication to patient care and made significant contributions to healthcare education. She is committed to improving patient outcomes through education and quality assurance.

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: General Staff; in the following settings: Home Health.

Relias will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.

Using DME in the Home

$ 20.0 Paid $20.00 $20.00

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

$ 20.0 Paid $20.00

$20.00