Special Online Training Course Offer Many hospitals have implemented strict policies for training certification and orientation before vendor representatives are allowed access to the OR and other restricted areas. As a Vendormate user, you may be able to meet your customers' requirements with these Medcom Trainex courses, now available on-line at a significant discount. Commonly Required Training Bloodborne Pathogens Safety This course is based on the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and the CDC infection control recommendations and incorporated practices from Universal Precautions, now called Standard Precautions.     HIPAA for Healthcare Workers This course provides a detailed review of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, including the implications of the privacy and security rules.     Orientation to the Operating Room for the Sales Professional This course is intended to familiarize you with the physical environment, protocol, and professionals who practice in the surgical environment, as well as the aseptic practices and techniques used.     Ethics and Corporate Compliance in Healthcare Vendors and sales representatives need to be aware of healthcare compliance programs that help prevent and detect fraud, and ensure that everyone working within the institution performs services and bills for them in an ethical and legal manner.     FDA Reporting for Safer Medical Products (MDR) This course provides an overview of the FDA's Medical Device Reporting (MDR) and MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Programs. Learn who should report safety issues, how to report, and how the FDA uses these reports to resolve issues and get essential safety information back out to the public.     Fire Safety This update outlines the types of fire hazards commonly encountered in the healthcare environment and the information necessary to prevent fire, and the steps to take in case of fire.     Electrical Safety This course delivers an understanding of electrical hazards in the workplace, so they can help provide a safer environment for themselves, their co-workers and patients and visitors. Other Training Courses TB Prevention for the Healthcare Worker This course is designed to help healthcare workers learn about tuberculosis and its impact today. It includes a history of the disease, its causes and symptoms, and guidance on how to safely treat patients, including work practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that are designed to help prevent transmission of the disease.     Age-Specific Competencies Healthcare professionals will learn the different factors relating to assessment of and assisting patients in various age groups. They will further learn the importance of effective patient- caregiver communication skills in order to provide the highest level of patient care.     Confidentiality With the storage and transmission of medical information through databases, fax machines, and the internet, there is an increased danger that confidential information may be revealed to inappropriate individuals. This course describes the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the guidelines that have been implemented to ensure patient confidentiality.     Patient Safety: Your First Concern Medical errors have recently been recognized as a significant cause of thousands of unnecessary injuries and deaths in the United States. This program looks at the Joint Commission patient safety initiative and describes what steps healthcare workers can take to help ensure patient safety.     Hazard Communication Healthcare professionals must understand their institution's hazard policies and procedures, take appropriate safety precautions when handling hazardous chemicals and know what to do if a spill or other incident involving exposure occurs in order to ensure the highest level of safety and avoid legal implications.     Control of Infectious Diseases Reducing the transmission of infectious diseases is a major concern for healthcare professionals. By completing this course, you will learn effective procedures which you can apply in any healthcare setting to protect yourself and patients from infection. Sharing Your Qualifications After completing the courses you need, your course completion certification document is automatically loaded to your Vendormate profile and available to all hospitals with which you have registered. There is no need to carry a card in your wallet. For your customers without access to your Vendormate data, simply log in to Vendormate, select Document Repository and print a hard copy of your course certification or email a PDF. Training documentation requirements defined by each health system may be satisfied by your corporate training program courses. These courses are offered for those that do not have training available through their employer. 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