Free 2024 Online Training Courses for Nursing Home Staff: Boost Sepsis Prevention, Infection Control & More!

If you’re searching for free training courses for nursing home staff, look no further! Quality Insights and Viven Health have partnered to offer a suite of engaging, interactive education programs that are completely free of cost. These courses cover essential topics like sepsis prevention, enhanced barrier precautions, vaccines, and infection prevention—key areas that help keep residents safe and facilities compliant.

Why Your Facility Needs This Training

Training your nursing home staff on the latest in infection prevention and chronic disease management doesn’t have to be a tedious, time-consuming task. Viven Health’s innovative modules are designed to fit seamlessly into your staff’s busy schedule. The interactive format is easy to access—simply visit the program page to get started—and each module takes just minutes to complete. This user-friendly approach has been proven to increase knowledge retention and staff engagement, ensuring that critical information is understood and applied effectively.

Benefits of Viven Health’s Interactive Programs

1. Engaging & Effective: Unlike traditional training methods, Viven Health’s modules use a combination of visual, auditory, and tactile learning styles to cater to all staff members. This approach has shown impressive results in changing participant behavior and improving knowledge retention.
2. Real-World Success: Moravian Manor Communities in Lititz, PA, saw tremendous benefits after integrating Viven Health’s modules during their annual competency days. Staff were more engaged and retained more information compared to traditional lecture-style training. View the full Viven Health success story (this will be linked to the success story blog post that we finalized and are using the Last Minute Low Down).
3. Free Access Until November 2024: Thanks to Quality Insights and CMS, nursing home facilities can continue to access these training modules at no cost until at least November 2024, with the potential for extension.

Win Lunch for Your Team with the Viven Health October Contest!

In October, Viven Health is running a contest to reward facilities with the highest participation rates across all their interactive programs. The winning facility will receive lunch for the entire staff—a small token of appreciation for your hard work in keeping residents safe.

But that’s not all! Every Friday in October, one registered user who completes a program will win a $50 gift card. The more programs completed, the higher the chances to win! View and share the October Contest Flyer. 

How to Get Started

To participate, simply visit www.vivenhealth.com/corporations/quality and register your facility. From there, you and your team can access the following programs:

• Sepsis Prevention: Equip your staff with the knowledge to identify and respond to sepsis early, reducing the risk of complications and fatalities.
• Enhanced Barrier Precautions: Learn best practices for implementing EBPs to prevent the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms in your facility.
• Vaccines: Ensure your team is up-to-date on the latest vaccine recommendations and practices to protect both staff and residents.
• Infection Prevention: Comprehensive training on hand hygiene, PPE usage, and more to maintain a safe environment for everyone in your care.

Don’t Miss Out on These Free Resources!

With 96% of participants recommending these modules to their colleagues, Viven Health’s programs have been a game-changer for nursing home facilities. Whether you’re aiming to improve compliance, boost staff confidence, or simply keep your team up-to-date with the latest infection control practices, these free courses are a valuable resource.

Take advantage of this unique training opportunity now, and give your staff the tools they need to provide the highest level of care. Visit the Quality Insights Resource Library for more training resources or contact Debra Wright at dwright@qualityinsights.org for more information.

Boost your team’s skills and morale while improving patient care—sign up today!

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