Infection Control and Prevention

Infection Control and Prevention is organized by ATrain Education, Inc. and will be held from Jan 09 - Nov 01, 2023. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 5 Contact hours.

Course Summary
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are among the most common adverse events in healthcare. In addition to the personal consequences for patients, families, and professionals, HAIs add to the skyrocketing costs of the nation’s healthcare system. Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, it makes sense to review the tried and true rules for infection control. For specific information about the pandemic, please see ATrain Education, “COVID-19: The Novel Coronavirus” on this website.

This course presents general infection control training for healthcare professionals, including responsibility for adhering to accepted principles and monitoring the performance of all for whom one is responsible. The course reviews the chain of infection, mechanisms of transmission, controls, PPE, and practices to protect both patients and workers.

Course Objectives
When you finish this course you will be able to:
• State 4 types of infection that represent 25% of all HAIs.
• Explain each of the 6 links in the Chain of Infection.
• Identify 6 of the essential Elements of Infection Control.
• Define 2 terms: benchmarks and zero tolerance.
• Explain “My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene.”
• Identify 2 types of vials requiring safe injection practices as they relate to patient and worker health.
• Describe the necessity for at least 4 types of PPE.
• Name at least 3 elements of environmental control.
• Relate the 5 post exposure services available to you as a healthcare worker.
• State 4 classic signs and symptoms of sepsis.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.