Course Code: REL-ACU-0-IPSHP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Indicate how pathogenic organisms may be spread in healthcare settings.
Recall infection prevention strategies healthcare professionals should employ in the work setting.
List occupational health strategies specific to preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus, and tuberculosis (TB) in healthcare providers, and resources for evaluation of healthcare professionals infected with these organisms.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Method of Transmission of Pathogenic Organisms
Infection Transmission Overview
Chain of Transmission
Virulence of the Microorganism
Section 3: Strategies for Infection Prevention: Standard Precautions
Isolation Precautions
Standard Precautions
Respiratory and Cough Etiquette Principles
Proper Patient Placement
Proper Handling of Medical Equipment
Cleaning Medical Equipment
Storage of Clean Equipment
Handling of Dirty Laundry
Section 4: Strategies for Infection Prevention: Transmission-Based Precautions
Transmission Precautions
Contact Precautions
Droplet Precautions
Airborne Precautions
Safe Injection Practices
Section 5: Occupational Health Strategies
Overview
Ensuring Screening
Obtaining Immunizations
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Meet Rachel
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Tracy Garrison, BSN,RN
Tracy Garrison, BSN, RN is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Acute Care vertical. Mrs. Garrison has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Barton College. She has over 8 years of experience working as a Clinical Nurse in a large community hospital in North Carolina. Her background is in Postpartum care in addition to Cardiovascular Care. In addition to Women's Health, she is enthusiastic about preventative care, holistic medicine, and physical and rehabilitation medicine.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Assistants; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.