INFECTION CONTROL IN HEALTHCARE SERIES (5 Programs)
Faced with dangerous bloodborne pathogens like HIV and hepatitis B and C, and a rise in the number of multidrug - resistant organisms, preventing the spread of infections has never been more important for healthcare professionals working in all healthcare settings.
INFECTION CONTROL IN HEALTHCARE: AN INTRODUCTION
This program provides healthcare professionals with background information on the development of infection control techniques and reviews the fundamentals of pathogen transmission, which serves as the basis for strategies to interrupt that transmission. 15 minutes
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
*Describe events the led to the development of improved infection control practices
*Name two measures developed by OSHA and the Joint Commission to improve *nfection control practices
*Identify the CDC network used for reporting hospital - acquired infections
*Identify and describe each link in the Chain of Infection
INFECTION CONTROL IN HEALTHCARE: MULTIDRUG RESISTANT ORGANISMS
Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are primarily the result of unnecessary and excessive antibiotic use and are associated with increased patient morbidity and mortality, increased length of hospital stays and rising costs of care. Therefore, it is prudent that the spread of these microorganisms be prevented. This program is designed to provide healthcare professionals with essential information about the causes of MDROs, the main types of MDROs and their characteristics. 17 minutes
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
*Describe the main reasons for the upsurge in multidrug-resistant organisms
*Identify and understand the key characteristics of different MDROs
*Implement strategies to prevent the spread of MDROs
INFECTION CONTROL IN HEALTHCARE: PRECAUTIONS
Precautions have been developed by OSHA and the CDC to help prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. It is essential that all healthcare professionals be aware of and abide by these precautions. This program is designed to introduce and discuss these infection control policies. 16 minutes
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
*Describe OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
*Describe the CDC's Standard Precautions.
*Explain the elements of the CDC's Transmission-based Precautions.
*Describe the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act.
*Implement infection prevention practice strategies, including handling sharps, linen and trash, contaminated spills and addressing lab issues.
INFECTION CONTROL IN HEALTHCARE: REGULATORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES
Reducing the number of healthcare - associated infections (HAIs) is a complex issue and a number of government agencies and healthcare organizations have developed guidelines and standards to prevent the transmission of dangerous pathogens. This program provides healthcare professionals with an understanding of administrative and regulatory measures from the CDC, OSHA and the Joint Commission that are designed to protect healthcare workers - and the patients they care for - from dangerous pathogens in the healthcare environment. 16 minutes
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
*Identify four federal agencies that work to prevent transmission of HAI
*Describe three approaches the Joint Commission uses to promote infection control in healthcare facilities
*Define a "sentinel event"
*Explain the benefit of reporting infection transmission data to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
INFECTION CONTROL IN HEALTHCARE: SAFE WORK PRACTICES
Safe practices have been developed by OSHA, the CDC and NIOSH to help prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. It is essential that all healthcare professionals be aware of and abide by these preventive practices. This program is designed to introduce and discuss these infection control policies. 14 minutes
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
*Explain the importance of performing proper hand hygiene
*Describe and properly perform the different hand hygiene methods
*Perform appropriate fingernail care
*Describe the appropriate use of personal protective equipment
*Demonstrate how to remove personal protective equipment properly
*Describe considerations related to infection control safe practices
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