Course Code: REL-ALL-0-AINCP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe how infectious agents are transmitted and the chain of infection.
Identify at least three ways to break the chain of infection.
Explain additional infection control considerations
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Chain of Infection
The Six Links
How Infection Spreads
Risk Factors for Infection
Your Role
Review
Summary
Section 3: Breaking the Chain of Infection
What Can You Do?
Standard Precautions
Hand Hygiene and PPE
Additional Standard Precautions
Environmental Considerations
Review
Summary
Section 4: Additional Infection Control Considerations
Transmission-Based Precautions
Multidrug-Resistant Organisms
C. Diff
Legionella
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
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Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: General Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.