Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PRIP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the transmission of infectious organisms.
Identify ways in which healthcare professionals can break the chain of infection.
Recognize the professional’s responsibility to practice infection prevention and adhere to standard infection prevention practices.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Basics of Infection Transmission
Transmission of Infection in Healthcare Settings
The Chain of Infection
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Affecting Transmission
Section 3: Breaking the Chain of Transmission
The Weakest Link
Joint Commission Standards
Section 4: Professional Responsibility in Infection Prevention
The Five Basic Principles of Infection Prevention
When the Employee Is the Source
Keeping Your Professional Record Clean
Calling in Sick
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Meet Ms. Adams
Section 6: 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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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.