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Tag: Bariatrics / Patients of Size

June 12th, 2024 – Lymphatic Conditions, SPHM and the Plus-Size Person

[FREE to Members] Presented and recorded live June 12th, 2024 from 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern Overview This presentation integrates the principles of safe patient handling and mobility into the management of patients who have both obesity and lymphatic changes. It examines the rising prevalence of these conditions and explores the fundamentals of lymphatic […]

July 12th, 2023 – ASPHP Webinar: Ethical Considerations in the SPHM World

[FREE to Members] Presented and recorded live July 12th, 2023 from 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern Overview SPHM teams face ethical dilemmas each day. This webinar discusses classic theories pertaining to ethics and ethical decision making, and some of the current theories that address today’s ethical dilemmas. A case-based approach is used to set […]

October 12th, 2022 – Bariatrics & SPHM – Practical Strategies from the Front Line

Presented and recorded live October 12th, 2022 from 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern Overview Mobilization has been shown to be effective in reducing hospital length of stay, preventing hospital-acquired conditions, and reducing readmissions. However, there are many barriers to the mobilization of the bariatric patient population, including fear of injury to the patient and […]