AUDIOCONFERENCE CANCELED: Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel this timely and popular program. We offer a wide variety of audioconferences and will be happy to help you find a different event that you may attend as a replacement.See our complete audioconference listing.
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… 70% of the bacteria are resistant to at least one commonly prescribed antibiotic.
All healthcare facilities, healthcare providers and patients are impacted by the emergence and prevalence of infectious diseases and multi-drug resistant organisms.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately two million patients acquire hospital infections every year and almost 100,000 will die as a result.
Join Dr. Dianne Ditmer for this 60-minute seminar where she will give you the insight and strategies you need to help protect your practice from infectious diseases.
Here's a look at what this session offers:
- Multi-drug resistant organisms and the clinical significance of associated infections including MRSA and VRE
- Blood borne pathogen review - including HIV, HBV and HCV
- Clinical updates specific to H1N1
- Key elements for systematic assessment and evaluation of patients with infectious disease
- Management of patients with an infectious disease emergency
- Identify risk factors and strategies to protect healthcare professionals:
- Engineering controls
- Work practice controls
- Environmental controls
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Have additional questions? You have the floor with the speaker during an interactive Q&A.
Who should attend? All healthcare professionals.
Why use AudioEducator?
- Skip the costly travel arrangements and wasted time. Our conferences are available from the comfort and convenience of your own office or meeting room.
- Multiple formats to fit your training needs. All of our conferences are available on CD or PDF transcript so you can train your staff around your schedule.
- Every conference includes the speaker's materials so you can keep learning long after the conference is over.
- Gather around a speaker phone or computer and train your team for one low price.
- Multiple locations? Ask our customer specialists about discounts for your whole staff.
Order Below or Call 800-874-9180 Today!

Dr. Dianne Ditmer is a clinical nurse educator and Certified Forensic Nurse with a background in risk management and emergency nursing. Her clinical training and certifications include forensic nursing and medical error investigation. As a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Dr. Ditmer serves as board member of the American Board of Forensic Nurses, Ohio Healthcare Taskforce on Family Violence, and Montgomery County Sexual Assault Response Team. As a board member for the State of Ohio Department of Mental Health, she is currently developing evidence-based training protocols specific to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Her national publications include forensic nursing certification modules for the American College of Forensic Examiners and article publication in the peer reviewed journal, The Forensic Examiner, Nurses Digest and the Magnet Advisor. As an international speaker, Dr. Ditmer presents to multi-disciplinary healthcare providers on topics including forensic nursing, workplace violence, caring for vulnerable populations. Dr. Ditmer also serves as adjunct faculty at Kettering College of Medical Arts where she teaches ethics and healthcare law; research; and forensic science.
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3 Value Pack. 3 Price Points. Endless Possibilities.
5-PACK for just $497 -- That's more than $450 off our regular prices!

- Purchase a Value Pack, and browse www.AudioEducator.com for the topics that interest you
- When you're ready to order a conference, CD or transcript, just call and tell our Customer Service Rep that you're a Value Pack customer. Register for all items at once, or call as you go. The choice is yours!
- For conference events, you'll receive your conference login instructions a few days before the event you've chosen. CD and transcript orders are available 2 weeks after a live event.
- Skip the costly travel arrangements and wasted time. Our conferences are available from the comfort and convenience of your own office or meeting room.
- Multiple formats to fit your training needs. All of our conferences are available on CD or PDF transcript so you can train your staff around your schedule.
- Every conference includes the speaker's materials so you can keep learning long after the conference is over.
- Gather around a speaker phone or computer and train your team for one low price.
- Multiple locations? Ask our customer specialists about discounts for your whole staff.w codes now unbundle placement of a stereotactic frame when performed.




