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| Infection Control Shaping Clients Outcomes |
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The role of infection control in health care has become more important than ever before. This is due, in part, to some bacteria being resistant to antibiotics, and the increasing survival rates of the chronically ill and the elderly.
5O minutes running time. 4 hours CE credit available. Purchase includes CE workbook made available online.
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| Healthcare Professional |
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| DVD format |
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| Published/Revised: 1999 |
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- OBJECTIVES At the completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Define the goal of Infection control and explain the role of CDC & OSHA.
- Define what an infection is, list the signs and symptoms of an infection and describe the Chain of Infection.
- Demonstrate how to perform proper handwashing and when to perform.
- Define what are standard precautions and whose responsibility it is to follow standard precautions.
- List the body’s defenses against infection.
- Explain the three levels of the body’s defense.
- Define what constitutes biohazardous waste and how to employ appropriate techniques for disposing of biohazardous waste.
- Define engineering and work practice controls
- Define what PPE is and identify when each of the various types of PPE should be utilized with demonstrations of each.
- Discuss the necessity for the “Bag Technique” and demonstrate the correct procedure for the Bag Technique.
- Explain what latex allergy is and identify who is at risk.
- Employ techniques to minimize exposure for clients who have or are at high risk for latex allergy.
- Provide brief overview of bloodborne pathogens (HIV/AIDS, MRSA, VRE, and Hepatitis).
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