Classes and Events
Foundations of Sharp Chula Vista: New Hire Orientation
This class is designed as an orientation for all new employees of Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 12 to 4 pm
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Presented by Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
This course is for all new employees hired to Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. The course will provide you with the foundations for your position in a health care facility.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration for this event, please call 1-800-827-4277 Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, or log in to your account to cancel online.
Parking Information
Free visitor parking is available in the parking structures and lots located in front of and behind the main hospital.
Presenter Information
This class is facilitated by Sara Wren, RN, MSN, NPD, lead clinical nurse at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center.
Schedule
Day One
8:30-8:40 am: Executive welcome
8:40-8:55 am: Magnet hospital
8:55-9:25 am: Planetree
9:25-9:40 am: Healing soundscape
9:40-10 am: Fall prevention
10-10:15 am: Break
10:15-10:25 am: Foundations
10:25-11 am: Infection prevention and standard precautions
11-11:15 am: Emergency management
11:15-11:30 am: Bed alarm management
11:30 am-Noon:RRT and early recognition/code blue
Noon-12:30 pm: Auxiliary services
12:30-1 pm: Lunch
1-1:10 pm: Bloodless medicine
1:10-1:20 pm: Patient rights
1:20-1:40 pm: RL events and High Reliability Organizations (HROs)
1:40-2:20 pm: Respiratory therapy
2:20-2:40 pm: Team communication
2:40-2:50 pm: Break
2:50-3:20 pm: Stroke (case study)
3:20-3:50 pm: Pharmacy
3:50-4:15 pm: Antibiotic stewardship
4:15-4:30 pm: Summary
Day Two
Noon-12:30 pm: Teletracking/physician communication
12:30-1:50 pm: Nurse sensitive indicators part 1
1:50-2:05 pm: Diabetes management
2:35-2:50 pm: Clinical nutrition
2:50-3:55 pm: Nurse sensitive indicators part 2
3:55-4 pm: Evaluation/adjourn
Arrival
Day One
8:30 am-12:15 pm: All nonclinical employees
8:30 am-2 pm: All clinical employees
8:30 am-4 pm: Registered nurses
Day Two
12pm-4 pm: Registered nurses
Please make sure to arrive to class on time.
What to Bring
Please bring your own food and drinks. Breaks will be provided throughout the day.
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
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