About the Course

Welcome to the continuing education course, "Drink Smart: The Science and Benefits of Hydration." This course is designed to provide you with essential knowledge about the importance of hydration, its benefits, and practical strategies to promote proper fluid intake in residential care settings. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with actionable skills to recognize dehydration, implement personalized hydration plans, and continuously improve hydration practices.

Dr. Anita Semple, DNP, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

Founder & Lead Educator, SapphireBlue CEU & Consulting With over 30 years of hands-on experience in senior care, healthcare operations, and clinical nursing, Dr. Anita Semple brings unmatched expertise to continuing education for residential care professionals in California. She is a board-certified, doctorate-prepared Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) who has worked across nearly every care setting—including hospitals, home health, skilled nursing, adult residential care, and assisted living. As a former administrator and owner of a 72-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Semple understands not only the clinical demands but also the operational and regulatory challenges administrators and staff face daily. She has also served as the administrator of a large Visiting Nurse Association, gaining insight into home health compliance and management. Today, she continues practicing as a nurse practitioner, providing direct care to adult and geriatric patients in assisted living, board and care homes, and skilled nursing facilities. Her continuing education courses are built on real-world insight, evidence-based best practices, and deep respect for the professionals working in residential and long-term care. Every course is designed to be practical, compliant with California Title 22 regulations, and truly supportive of the learners who keep our most vulnerable populations safe and well.

Course Curriculum

7 Chapters · 19 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Hydration

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      Course Overview

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      Introduction to Hydration

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      Hydration Course Study Guide

  2. 2

    The Fundamentals of Hydration

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      Water's Role in the Body

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      Quiz Fundamentals of Hydration

  3. 3

    Recognizing Dehydration

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      Daily Hydration Practices

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      Quiz: Recognizing Dehydration

  4. 4

    Implementing a hydration Strategy

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      Optimizing Hydration

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      Quiz: Optimizing Hydration

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      Hydration Plan/ Policy for Residential Care

  5. 5

    Involving Residents and Families

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      Engaging Residents and Families

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      Quiz: Engaging Residents and Families

  6. 6

    Continous Improvement, Case Study and Conclusion

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      Continous Improvement

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      Quiz: Continous Improvement

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      References

  7. 7

    Course Wrap Up

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      Course Completion and Next Steps

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      Feedback

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      Final Exam

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      References

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