Course Code: REL-ACU-0-IPRLP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Define the transmission of infectious organisms.
Identify ways in which healthcare professionals can break the chain of infection.
Recognize the professional responsibility to practice infection prevention and follow standard infection prevention practices.
Outline:
Section 1: The Basics of Infection Transmission
Transmission of Infection in Healthcare Settings
The Chain of Infection
Factors Affecting Transmission
Intrinsic Factors
Extrinsic Factors
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Breaking the Chain of Transmission
The Weakest Link
Joint Commission Standards
Infection Prevention Program Structure
Support and Oversight
Risk Assessment and Implementation
High-Consequence Infectious Diseases Preparedness
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Professional Responsibility in Infection Prevention
Core Elements of Infection Prevention
Hand Hygiene
Respiratory Hygiene
Use of PPE
Safe Patient Placement
Safe Cleaning Practices
Sharps Safety
When the Employee Is the Source
Calling in Sick
Post-Exposure Evaluation
Preventing Presenteeism and Supporting Safe Reporting
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Emily Allen
Emily is a graduate of UNC Wilmington, where she earned an MSN in Nursing Education in 2021. She is an experienced perianesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse and has cared for a wide variety of inpatient and ambulatory surgical patients. Emily has served as a Charge Nurse in UNC’s Ambulatory Care PACU and holds her CPAN certification from the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification (ABPANC). Her passion for education has led her to a position as a content writer at Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Assistants; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.