Using DME in the Home

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-USDMEH

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Name at least five examples of DME used in the home.
Recall your role in DME reporting.
Apply measures for safe and appropriate DME use in the home.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: DME in the Home

Durable Medical Equipment

Review

Summary

Section 3: The Safe Medical Device Act of 1990

Preventing Medical Device Injuries

What is Your Role with DME Reporting?

Review

Summary

Section 4: Procuring DME for the Home

Procuring DME

DME Funding

Review

Summary

Section 5: Using DME Safely in the Home

DME in the Home

Medical Devices

Remember Safety

Review

Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

 

Subject Matter Expert: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN

Sherry is an RN and subject matter expert (SME) with a broad clinical and professional background in oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, nursing education, consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. She holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her work focuses on developing high-quality, evidence-based educational content that supports clinicians, improves patient outcomes, and promotes excellence in clinical practice. She leverages AI-enabled tools to enhance content development, streamline workflows, and support scalable, high-impact learning solutions.

Reviewer: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.

Jennifer has more than 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, with areas of clinical expertise in critical care, emergency care, and home health. She received specialized training in OASIS and telehealth, which has strengthened her knowledge of home health assessment and virtual care delivery.

Jennifer brings a learner-centered approach to her work at Relias, guided by a philosophy inspired by Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing: “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.” She is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge and improve patient outcomes.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Home Health Agencies.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.