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Provided by: Pedagogy Inc- I.V. Therapy Education Infection Prevention and Control in Long-Term CareNursing |
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Preventing transmission of infections in a long-term care facility (LTCF) setting where residents are encouraged to be ambulatory and actively participate in group activities can be challenging. This course provides an overview of the risks of infection in the LTCF and reviews specific infections that may occur and prevention measures. In addition, the components of a successful Infection Control Program are presented, including surveillance and outbreak control. Links to Infection Prevention and Control resources are included to help develop and maintain an effective program to prevent and control infections in LTCFs.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
1. Define 2 factors affecting resistance to infection in the elderly.
2. Describe 2 specific infections that may develop in elderly residents of LTCFs and 1 method to prevent each of them.
3. Define 1 function of the Infection Preventionist in a LTCF.
4. Describe how to recognize an infection outbreak.
5. List 2 important topics of staff education.
Curriculum
1. Definition
2. Demographics
3. Infection Risks
a. Characteristics of Elderly
b. Device Use
c. Institutional Factors
4. Specific Infections
a. UTIs
b. Respiratory Tract Infections
c. Skin/ Soft Tissue/ Infestations
d. Other
e. Epidemic Infections
f. MDROs
5. Infection Control Program
a. Regulatory Aspects
i. State and Federal
ii. OSHA
iii. TJC
b. Program Elements
i. Risk Assessment
ii. Plan
c. The ICP
d. The Infection Control Committee
e. Surveillance
i. Process
ii. Outcomes
iii. Environmental
iv. Definitions
v. Analysis, Reporting, Dissemination of Information
f. Patient Care Practices: Policies and Procedures
g. Outbreak Control
h. Isolation Precautions
i. Isolation and MDROs
1. MRSA
2. VRE
3. C. difficile
ii. Isolation and Bloodborne Pathogens
i. Hand Hygiene
j. Resident Health
i. Immunization Programs
k. Employee Health
i. Immunization Programs
l. Education of Employees
i. All staff
ii. NAs
m. Antibiotic Stewardship
n. Other Aspects
i. Construction
ii. Housekeeping
iii. Linen
iv. Waste Disposal
v. Pest Control
vi. Dietary Department
vii. Activities Department
6. Resources
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
1. Define 2 factors affecting resistance to infection in the elderly.
2. Describe 2 specific infections that may develop in elderly residents of LTCFs and 1 method to prevent each of them.
3. Define 1 function of the Infection Preventionist in a LTCF.
4. Describe how to recognize an infection outbreak.
5. List 2 important topics of staff education.
Curriculum
1. Definition
2. Demographics
3. Infection Risks
a. Characteristics of Elderly
b. Device Use
c. Institutional Factors
4. Specific Infections
a. UTIs
b. Respiratory Tract Infections
c. Skin/ Soft Tissue/ Infestations
d. Other
e. Epidemic Infections
f. MDROs
5. Infection Control Program
a. Regulatory Aspects
i. State and Federal
ii. OSHA
iii. TJC
b. Program Elements
i. Risk Assessment
ii. Plan
c. The ICP
d. The Infection Control Committee
e. Surveillance
i. Process
ii. Outcomes
iii. Environmental
iv. Definitions
v. Analysis, Reporting, Dissemination of Information
f. Patient Care Practices: Policies and Procedures
g. Outbreak Control
h. Isolation Precautions
i. Isolation and MDROs
1. MRSA
2. VRE
3. C. difficile
ii. Isolation and Bloodborne Pathogens
i. Hand Hygiene
j. Resident Health
i. Immunization Programs
k. Employee Health
i. Immunization Programs
l. Education of Employees
i. All staff
ii. NAs
m. Antibiotic Stewardship
n. Other Aspects
i. Construction
ii. Housekeeping
iii. Linen
iv. Waste Disposal
v. Pest Control
vi. Dietary Department
vii. Activities Department
6. Resources
Related Jobs or Careers: Nurses, LVN,LPN,RN
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Training
Provided by Pedagogy Inc- I.V. Therapy Education
Infection Prevention and Control in Long-Term Care
Infection Prevention and Control in Long-Term Care
Preventing transmission of infections in a long-term care facility (LTCF) setting where residents are encouraged to be ambulatory and actively participate in group activities can be challenging. This course provides an overview of the risks of infection in the LTCF and reviews specific infections that may occur and prevention measures. In addition, the components of a successful Infection Control Program are presented, including surveillance and outbreak control. Links to Infection Prevention and Control resources are included to help develop and maintain an effective program to prevent and control infections in LTCFs.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
1. Define 2 factors affecting resistance to infection in the elderly.
2. Describe 2 specific infections that may develop in elderly residents of LTCFs and 1 method to prevent each of them.
3. Define 1 function of the Infection Preventionist in a LTCF.
4. Describe how to recognize an infection outbreak.
5. List 2 important topics of staff education.
Curriculum
1. Definition
2. Demographics
3. Infection Risks
a. Characteristics of Elderly
b. Device Use
c. Institutional Factors
4. Specific Infections
a. UTIs
b. Respiratory Tract Infections
c. Skin/ Soft Tissue/ Infestations
d. Other
e. Epidemic Infections
f. MDROs
5. Infection Control Program
a. Regulatory Aspects
i. State and Federal
ii. OSHA
iii. TJC
b. Program Elements
i. Risk Assessment
ii. Plan
c. The ICP
d. The Infection Control Committee
e. Surveillance
i. Process
ii. Outcomes
iii. Environmental
iv. Definitions
v. Analysis, Reporting, Dissemination of Information
f. Patient Care Practices: Policies and Procedures
g. Outbreak Control
h. Isolation Precautions
i. Isolation and MDROs
1. MRSA
2. VRE
3. C. difficile
ii. Isolation and Bloodborne Pathogens
i. Hand Hygiene
j. Resident Health
i. Immunization Programs
k. Employee Health
i. Immunization Programs
l. Education of Employees
i. All staff
ii. NAs
m. Antibiotic Stewardship
n. Other Aspects
i. Construction
ii. Housekeeping
iii. Linen
iv. Waste Disposal
v. Pest Control
vi. Dietary Department
vii. Activities Department
6. Resources
Preventing transmission of infections in a long-term care facility (LTCF) setting where residents are encouraged to be ambulatory and actively participate in group activities can be challenging. This course provides an overview of the risks of infection in the LTCF and reviews specific infections that may occur and prevention measures. In addition, the components of a successful Infection Control Program are presented, including surveillance and outbreak control. Links to Infection Prevention and Control resources are included to help develop and maintain an effective program to prevent and control infections in LTCFs.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
1. Define 2 factors affecting resistance to infection in the elderly.
2. Describe 2 specific infections that may develop in elderly residents of LTCFs and 1 method to prevent each of them.
3. Define 1 function of the Infection Preventionist in a LTCF.
4. Describe how to recognize an infection outbreak.
5. List 2 important topics of staff education.
Curriculum
1. Definition
2. Demographics
3. Infection Risks
a. Characteristics of Elderly
b. Device Use
c. Institutional Factors
4. Specific Infections
a. UTIs
b. Respiratory Tract Infections
c. Skin/ Soft Tissue/ Infestations
d. Other
e. Epidemic Infections
f. MDROs
5. Infection Control Program
a. Regulatory Aspects
i. State and Federal
ii. OSHA
iii. TJC
b. Program Elements
i. Risk Assessment
ii. Plan
c. The ICP
d. The Infection Control Committee
e. Surveillance
i. Process
ii. Outcomes
iii. Environmental
iv. Definitions
v. Analysis, Reporting, Dissemination of Information
f. Patient Care Practices: Policies and Procedures
g. Outbreak Control
h. Isolation Precautions
i. Isolation and MDROs
1. MRSA
2. VRE
3. C. difficile
ii. Isolation and Bloodborne Pathogens
i. Hand Hygiene
j. Resident Health
i. Immunization Programs
k. Employee Health
i. Immunization Programs
l. Education of Employees
i. All staff
ii. NAs
m. Antibiotic Stewardship
n. Other Aspects
i. Construction
ii. Housekeeping
iii. Linen
iv. Waste Disposal
v. Pest Control
vi. Dietary Department
vii. Activities Department
6. Resources
About The Training Provider: Pedagogy Inc- I.V. Therapy Education
Pedagogy Inc- I.V. Therapy Education - Pedagogy Incorporated is a provider of on-line continuing education for nurses. We specialize in Intravenous Therapy, Wound Care, Respiratory, Infection Control, Medical Communications and Medication Error Reduction Education. We have courses from the basics to advanced. Our clients are LPN/ LVNs, RNs, Long Term Care facilities, Home Health Agencies, Hospice providers and Hospitals that need...
