http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 04:43:13 PDT Wed, 22 May 2013 04:43:13 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=78618 This website provides an interactive tutorial and a narrated presentation for teaching patients about the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. This website is published by the Patient Education Institute as a service of the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. The website also provide PDF's so users can print out the materials for use when technology is not available. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=297924 This is a short video that demonstrates the safe disposal of "sharps." These include needles, stitch cutters, scalpel blads and any sharp instrument. The main hazards of a sharps injury are hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=297922 This is a short video that covers the need to wash your hands in order to reduce the spread of infection. The presentation demonstrates proper technique for hand washing as well as for hand drying. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=78497 ?Immunization: You Call the Shots.? This CD ROM provides 6 hours of immunization education, scores the post tests, prints certificates of completion, and maintains a database of learner scores for educators. Part 1 contains a basic vaccine-preventable disease training course; vaccine-specific tutorials containing interactive scenarios to enhance immunization decision-making; a comprehensive reference and resource library; and the current Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule (4 hours).Part 2 is a simulation that allows learners to access information on many immunization topics, including: recall and reminder systems; staff development and standards of practice; parent/client education materials; decreasing barriers to immunization; assessing and increasing immunization coverage; recognizing and reporting adverse reactions; legal requirements for documentation and reporting, vaccine storage and handling; valid and invalid contraindications to vaccination; and administration techniques. (2 hours)?Immunization: You Call the Shots? is $295 (includes site and network license). Annual updates are available for $25. Special pricing available for federally-funded public health clinics. For more information, or to request a FREE, full-run, 30-day preview, call HealthSoft at 800-235-0882.