Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PSM
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Identify key factors in the development and transmission of MRSA, risk factors for acquiring MRSA, and treatment strategies for MRSA infections.
Recall at least three strategies healthcare professionals as a team can use to prevent and control the spread of MRSA in healthcare facilities.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Preventing the Spread of MRSA
Jake
Epidemiology
Through the Decades
Transmission of MRSA
Risk Factors
Still Treatable
Prevention Methods
Summary
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Sharon
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Instructor: Barbara Barzoloski-O'Connor, MSN, RN, CIC, NHDP - BC, CPHQ
Barbara Barzoloski-O'Connor is the Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Northwest Hospital, Lifebridge Health in Randallstown, Maryland.
Instructor: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN
Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 15 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at Wake Med Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Health Educators; Level II level Dietitians; Nurses; Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.