Highlighting AV and ECI Resources at the AV Library

New Streaming Videos
ECI Books and Videos
Safety Training Streaming Videos from AP Safety Training
National Immunization Awareness Month

New Streaming Videos:

Communicating Effectively in Healthcare When Wearing a Mask
Streaming. 7 min. 2025. Professional.
Masks cover the lower part of one's face, obscuring a lot of a person's facial expressions. They also muffle sound. In medical settings, wearing a mask is often a standard practice. So, what happens to communication when you are wearing a mask and how can you make sure you are still communicating effectively? Featuring interviews with communications professors and professionals and showing examples in healthcare settings, this program examines these special challenges, presenting tips on how to compensate for both facial expression and volume of speech when wearing a mask.  

Marijuana 101 for Nurses
Streaming. 53 min. 2022. Professional.
In this podcast, Anne Fulton and Dr. Thomas discuss the history, politics, and pharmacology of marijuana, including cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and effective patient communication. It explains that healthcare has a complex and convoluted relationship with marijuana.

Nursing Professionalism: The Professional Nurse Summary
Streaming. 8 min. 2023. Adult.
This program addresses the various aspects of professional behavior required of nurses, from ethics and values to cultural competence and responsibility to patients. Nurses can improve patient safety, satisfaction, and overall health outcomes by exhibiting professionalism.

ECI Books and Video:

The DSHS AV Library contracts with HHSC Early Childhood Intervention to provide library services and maintain a collection of ECI resources. Here are some of the newest selections in this collection.

Movement Difficulties in Developmental Disorders: Practical Guidelines and Assessment for Management
Book or eBook. David Sugde. 2019. CPE=5.75 (WS 342 S947 2019 ECI)
This book presents evidence-based approaches to assessing and managing movement disorders in children. It examines not just children with developmental coordination disorder, but also children with movement difficulties as a co-occurring secondary characteristic of another development disorder, including Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific language Impairment and Dyslexia. Guidelines are underpinned by motor learning theory, empiricism and professional practice. It has case studies to demonstrate the adaptability of guidelines and show how they may be applied to children of different ages, abilities, and environments.

Understanding Shared Services in Early Childhood Education
Book. Amanda L. Krause-DiScala. 2023. CPE=1.75 (LB 1139.23 K91 2023 ECI)
Shared services allow us to collaborate with other professionals and save time and money, focusing these resources instead on increasing quality, addressing workforce issues, and expanding access of services to children and families with fewer barriers. This book explains how leveraging shared services systems can help through pooling resources and information and sharing access to technology such as automation and financial management systems.

Vaccines: Calling the Shots
DVD. 60 min. 2014. Professional. (DD0680)
Diseases that were largely eradicated in the United States a generation ago, including whooping cough, measles, and mumps, are returning. They are returning, in part, because nervous parents are skipping their children's shots. This NOVA special takes viewers around the world to track epidemics, explore the science behind vaccinations, and shed light on the risks of opting out. The menu allows viewers to access bonus programs on the history of vaccination, polio, and the use of the HPV vaccine in the country of Bhutan.

Safety Training Streaming Videos from AP Safety Training:

Safe Electrical Work Practices and the 2024 NFPA 70E for Electrical Workers
Streaming. 28 min. 2023. Professional.
This program provides electrical workers with an understanding of the requirements of the 2024 NFPA 70E that relate to the safe performance of electrical work. It explains the dual hazards of electric shock and arc flash and the factors that contribute to the severity of injury. Electrical workers will also learn the conditions that require an electrically safe work condition to be established.

To the Point About Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness for Construction Workers
Streaming. 13 min. 2019. Professional.
This program discusses the dangers of bloodborne pathogens and how to control our exposure to them to prevent disease and possibly save a life. A construction site is an ever-changing workplace, a workplace full of hazards that can hurt us, make us ill, or kill us. Controlling these hazards and keeping construction workers safe is the point of your safety and health program.

To the Point About Hazardous Spill Response
Streaming. 10 min. 2024. Professional.
This program discusses the different roles in a HazMat Spill Response Team, their PPE, and some basic ways to clean up a spill safely. Controlling these hazards and preventing injuries is the point of our safety and health program. One such hazard is the one presented by the uncontrolled release of a hazardous material, or “HazMat.” 

National Immunization Awareness Month:

Addressing Vaccine Concerns
DVD. 7 min. 2019. Professional. (DV1277)
Texas pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown discusses vaccine safety and efficacy. The Throgmorton and Lastinger families share stories of how they lost their beloved children to the vaccine preventable diseases on influenza and whopping cough.

The Human Body: Immune System
Streaming. 14 min. 2022. Professional.
This video covers the immune system and how it keeps the body healthy, covering  concepts like transmission, allergies, and blood cells. It discusses the difference between the immune system as a whole and as the body’s defenses. It describes immune system disorders and gives tips to promote healthy immune systems.

Pandemic Flu Facts And Prevention
Streaming. 6 min. 2020.
As defined by CDC, an influenza pandemic is a global outbreak of a new influenza A virus. Pandemics happen when new or novel influenza A viruses infect people and spread quickly and efficiently. Most people will have little to no immunity to pandemic flus because they have never been exposed and there are no vaccines. Remember, education is the first step in prevention. Prevention is the key to reducing the threat of a pandemic.

To borrow any books or videos listed above, please email avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov. 

Click on the streaming links to register to receive access information for each online video service. One registration per streaming service is required. 

Visit the library catalog at www.texashealthlibrary.com for a complete list of titles available from the library.

If you would like to subscribe, please send an email to avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov with Subscribe in the subject line. 

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Highlighting AV and ECI Resources at the AV Library

New Streaming Videos
ECI Books and Video
Safety Training Streaming Videos
Eye Injury Prevention/Vision Health Month

New Streaming Videos:

Avoid the Pain of Opioid Abuse
Streaming. 7 min. 2019. Adult. 
Opioids are drugs and medicines derived from the opium poppy. They include heroin, morphine, and a range of pain control medications that are commonly prescribed by doctors, especially for patients with chronic pain. When used as instructed, they are safe and effective, but because they are so powerful, the potential for abuse is great. People who misuse opioids or ignore their doctor's warnings about them may find themselves addicted or worse. They pose a serious danger to health and wellness and can even lead to death when overdosed. Before you even consider using one of these drugs other than as prescribed by a doctor, it's important to know all the facts so you can make a smart choice for your future.

Wegovy Weight Loss
Streaming. 7 min. 2023. Adult.
The nation’s obesity epidemic is growing. Nearly 42 percent of all American adults are considered obese. Now, new findings about the FDA-approved weight-loss drug Wegovy may lead to even more demand for a medication that can be both life-changing and expensive. William Brangham reports.

What to Expect During Your Hospital Stay
Streaming. 5 min. 2023. Adult.
This short video provides an overview of what to expect during your hospital stay following childbirth and offers guidance on how to effectively engage with healthcare staff. It is intended for expectant and new parents.                                    

ECI Books and Video:

The DSHS AV Library contracts with HHSC Early Childhood Intervention to provide library services and maintain a collection of ECI resources. Here are some of the newest selections in this collection.

Hear Our Voices! Engaging in Partnerships That Honor Families
Bweikia Foster Steen, 2013. CPE=2.50 (LB 1139 S814 2023 ECI)
This Spanish language program shows parents how to modify their interactions to meet their child’s critical emotional needs to feel respected, important, accepted, included, and secure. Tips on how parents can maintain their own emotional health and opportunities to stop for discussion are also included.

Speech, Language and Communication for Healthy Little Minds: Practical Ideas to Promote Communication for Wellbeing in the Early Years
Becky Poulter Jewson, 2024.  CPE=4.50 (WM 475 J59 2024 ECI)
By forming an understanding of the science behind emotional regulation and the role of the adult in supporting the development of this, the book explores how emotions can impact learning and communication skills and why we must understand how adult responses and communication have a direct impact on emotional wellbeing. Each chapter provides practical ideas which will create a culture of communication and connection; research and case studies with plenty of opportunities for the reader to reflect on their own practice and interaction style; top tips and ideas for promoting speech and language skills in the Early Years environment; an awareness of how to support the language development and emotional wellbeing for the child who is struggling to communicate.

Safety Training Streaming Videos from Streamery:

Health and Wellness 101 for Employees
Streaming. 9 min. 2024. Adult.
There's a lot to be said about living a healthy lifestyle. There are a number of benefits of feeling happy and healthy, both at home and at work. Your employer may have a health and wellness program that encourages you to engage in activities that promote healthy living. And, even if your company doesn’t have a formal program in place, there are many things you can do yourself to improve your overall health and wellness. In this program, we’ll talk about some of the ways your employer aims to protect your health on the job and also discuss those things each of us can do on our own to promote a healthy lifestyle.

To The Point About: Machine Guarding and Safety Devices
Streaming. 13 min. 2017. Adult. 
This program provides an overview of machine guarding safety in English or Spanish.

Eye Injury Prevention/Vision Health Month

Eye Safety
Streaming. 13 min. 2018. Adult.
Eye hazards can be encountered anywhere, including factories, laboratories, warehouses, offices, and hospitals. To work safely, employees need to understand these hazards, be able to recognize them in advance, and know what to do to avoid them. This training program reminds employees of the eye hazards that they can encounter in their work, and what they can do to avoid them. Topics covered include how to prevent eyestrain, protecting against particles and splashes, avoiding radiation hazards, and what to do in case of an eye injury.

Eyes, Ears, Nose: Nursing Assessment
Streaming. 18 min. 2023. Professional.
This video shows how to examine the external features of the eyes, ears, and nose; perform a basic vision screening; perform a basic hearing screening using the whisper test; palpate the facial sinuses; and inspect the inside of the nares using an otoscope with a nasal speculum. 

Eye Injury Prevention – Concise
Streaming. 9 min. 2022. Adult.
Many hazardous areas of industrial, chemical, food processing and manufacturing operations expose employees to the risk of an eye injury. This video expresses the responsibility of everyone to wear the appropriate eyewear to protect their eyes from workplace hazards to prevent a blinding eye injury.

To The Point About: Preventing Eye Injuries
Streaming. 18 min. 2018. Adult.
This training program reminds employees of the eye hazards that they can encounter in their work, and what they can do to avoid them.

To borrow any books or videos listed above, please email avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov. 

Click on the streaming links to register to receive access information for each online video service. One registration per streaming service is required. 

Visit the library catalog at www.texashealthlibrary.com for a complete list of titles available from the library.

If you would like to subscribe, please send an email to avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov with Subscribe in the subject line. 

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Highlighting AV and ECI Resources at the AV Library

New Streaming Videos
ECI Books and Video
Safety Training Streaming Videos from AP Safety Training
National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

New Streaming Videos:

Communicating with Your Nursing Team (Understanding Postpartum Health and Baby Care)
Streaming. 5 min. 2023. Professional.
This video provides guidance on fostering effective communication with your nursing team to ensure a positive experience. It is designed for expectant and new parents.        

How Technology Messes with Your Sleep
Streaming. 6 min. 2018. Adult.
Many things can interfere with sleep, but one very common sleep disruptor is technology. Smartphones and tablets keep teens preoccupied and in-touch with their friends and social networks 24/7. But many of those activities can upset your body's sleep-wake rhythms. From the light of a phone screen interfering with your internal clock to simply staying up too late to binge-watch your favorite show, technology can undermine your sleep in several ways. The good news is there are some great tactics to minimize this disruption without giving up important activities on your mobile devices.

Marijuana 101 for Nurses
Streaming. 53 min. 2022. Professional.
In this podcast, Anne Fulton and Dr. Thomas discuss the history, politics, and pharmacology of marijuana, including cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and effective patient communication. It explains that healthcare has a complex and convoluted relationship with marijuana.

ECI Books and Video:

The DSHS AV Library contracts with HHSC Early Childhood Intervention to provide library services and maintain a collection of ECI resources. Here are some of the newest selections in this collection.

Active Learning
Streaming. 23 min. 2020. Professional.
This program has five short videos that look at active learning in children and how it is all about motivation and the will to learn from experiences. It considers how active learning links with children's self-regulation; looks at children's desire to be in control and how being deeply involved is one of the key features of learning to learn in an active way; and examines why the joy experienced when you achieve a goal you have set for yourself is so important for children's development of effective learning. The program also considers how the ability to stay with things and keep on trying even when things keep failing can lead to self-regulated learning; how this type of learning builds children's brains; and what adults can do to encourage motivation and concentration. 

Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: Proactive Intervention
Book. Roberta DePompei. 2019. (WS 340 D422 2019 ECI)
The text focuses on the causes, characteristics, and impact of pediatric TBI. Functional assessment and treatment approaches are recommended to facilitate positive reintegration experiences. The text illustrates the challenges students face when confronted with demands and expectations in social and academic situations. Educators and healthcare providers will recognize the value of interprofessional collaboration and be motivated to employ problem solving approaches.

Understanding Your Child's Brain
Book or eBook. Alvaro Bilbao. 2023. (WL 300 B595 2023 ECI)
This book simplifies the neuroscience behind what is going on in a child’s brain during the first six years of life to help parents develop the full intellectual and emotional potential of their children. It provides tools to help parents communicate more effectively with, nurture empathy in, and enforce rules and positive behaviors for their children. Examining how to develop the emotional intelligence of children as well as their intellect, the chapters examine how to raise children based on trust, assertiveness, and fearlessness, while also providing support and exercises in improving language, memory, creativity, and self-control.

Safety Training Streaming Videos from AP Safety Training:

Fire Extinguishers: How and When to Use Them
Streaming. 15 min. 2021. Professional.
This program stresses the importance of making the right decisions when a workplace fire breaks out. In order to use a portable fire extinguisher to put out the fire, employees must determine the type of material burning and class of fire present, whether they know how to use the appropriate fire extinguisher, and if the fire is in its beginning stages. More importantly, they must be confident in their ability to evacuate the facility safely should they be unable to extinguish the fire.

Propane Safety: Fueling Your Forklift
Streaming. 6 min. 2020. 
Forklifts are one of the most familiar and widely used types of heavy equipment. There are almost as many different types of forklifts as there are jobs for them to do. There are also different ways to power them up and make them go. The most widely used forklifts have an internal combustion engine, powered by fuels that include gas, liquid petroleum, diesel fuel and compressed natural gas. This program focuses on how to use propane safely as a fuel for forklifts.

Safety Leadership: An Essential Safety Element (Concise)
Streaming. 9 min. Professional. 2017.
Learn how good safety leadership helps everyone make better safety decisions, while also illustrating how poor safety leadership can quickly undermine the entire safety process. The consistent presence of positive safety leadership helps all workers make wise safety decisions. Safety leaders speak up and do not condone unsafe acts, and they don't take shortcuts to make a job easier or faster. Effective safety leadership must include discipline and consistent rules enforcement from managers and supervisors.     

National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month:

Caregiver Proficiency: Alzheimer's Disease
Streaming. 89 min. 2015. Professional.
This video for health care assistants discusses the stages of Alzheimer's disease and the modifications that can be made in the home to help these patients. It addresses common issues that caregivers in a home setting face when treating a patient with Alzheimer's disease.

Cognitive Impairments 2025 version (Caring for the Impaired Patient)
Streaming. 19 min. 2020. Adult.
This program begins with an overview of the types of cognitive impairment and factors such as aging that cause an increase in incidence in cognitive issues. It looks at behaviors seen in patients with dementia, situations that can trigger these behaviors, and strategies that can control and reduce their frequency. It presents hospital-based scenarios showing different cases, including a detailed assessment interview with a spouse who is both primary caregiver and conservator for her husband who has Alzheimer’s disease.

Migraine: An Overview
Streaming. 20 min. 2024. Adult.
This program uses animation to illustrate the different phases of migraines, discussing the types and symptoms of migraine headache and their causes, complications, and dietary and non-dietary triggers. It considers diagnosis, treatment, and preventive medications and measures.

The Nursing Assistant: Wandering and Elopement
DVD. 23 min. 2014. Professional. (DV1375)
This program describes ways that caregivers can assist wandering residents and help prevent them from eloping. It also presents some of the more common factors that may trigger a resident to wander or attempt to leave the facility. Wandering is a behavior commonly found among nursing home residents with dementia and is often a sign that a resident needs help. Understanding what is causing a resident to wander places staff in a better position to assist the person. 

To borrow any books or videos listed above, please email avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov. 

Click on the streaming links to register to receive access information for each online video service. One registration per streaming service is required. 

Visit the library catalog at www.texashealthlibrary.com for a complete list of titles available from the library.

If you would like to subscribe, please send an email to avlibrary@dshs.texas.gov with Subscribe in the subject line. 

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