The goal of this course is to help nurses learn about principles of infection control and other infection prevention practices in the hospital.
Course Publication Date:
March 16, 2023
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: | INFCON1022 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Professional Issues
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Learning Objectives
Name four types of patients at risk of infection transmission in the health care setting.
State three causes of infections.
Identify three signs and symptoms of infection.
List four ways infections can be transmitted.
Discuss standard precautions and explain the responsibilities of the healthcare worker in infection prevention.
Describe effective infection prevention practices in a health care setting.