The goal of this course is to help nurses learn about infection control practices that they are responsible to follow in the outpatient or inpatient healthcare setting.
Course Publication Date:
September 17, 2021
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | GIC062521 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Leadership & Case Management
Professional Issues
Perioperative
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Learning Objectives
Describe ‘Standard Precautions’ and safe injection practices.
Describe the policies and procedures that are necessary for routine cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces.
Discuss the benefit to patients and healthcare workers of following guidelines for infection prevention and control.
List the six common ways in which infectious agents are spread.
Discuss the concept of ‘herd immunity’.
Discuss hand hygiene in healthcare settings.
Describe the five main types of personal protective equipment that are covered in this course.