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Infection Control and Barrier Precautions – New York

The role of infection control is to reduce and prevent the risk for hospital-acquired infections. To practice effective infection control practices, the healthcare professional must be knowledgeable of methods to prevent infection transmission. This training encompasses the seven core elements on infection control and barrier precautions and covers the most current and scientifically accepted practices in infection control as recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

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4
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Self-paced, online
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Course Purpose

The role of infection control is to reduce and prevent the risk for hospital-acquired infections. To practice effective infection control practices, the healthcare professional must be knowledgeable of methods to prevent infection transmission. This training encompasses the seven core elements on infection control and barrier precautions and covers the most current and scientifically accepted practices in infection control as recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 4 contact hours at completion of the activity.

Overview

The role of infection control is to reduce and prevent the risk for hospital-acquired infections. To practice effective infection control practices, the healthcare professional must be knowledgeable of methods to prevent infection transmission. This training encompasses the seven core elements on infection control and barrier precautions and covers the most current and scientifically accepted practices in infection control as recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Objectives

Upon completion of this independent study, the learner will be able to:

  1. Understand the seven elements in relation to infection control

Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com. This course should be used for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose, treat, prescribe, recommend, or initiate therapies or treatments in any setting. This course is copyrighted by Fast CE For Less, Inc. and may not be replicated, copied, or dispersed without written consent.

Disclosures

Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

Who this course is for:

Healthcare professionals who want continuing education on Infection Control and Barrier Precautions – New York.

Course outline

33 sections · finish in any order across devices

  1. 1

    Introduction

  2. 2

    New York State Chapter 786 Infection Control Training Requirements

  3. 3

    Element I

  4. 4

    Element II

  5. 5

    Element III

  6. 6

    Element IV

  7. 7

    Element V

  8. 8

    Element VI

  9. 9

    Element VII

  10. 10

    Rules of the Board of Regents, Part 29.2 (a)(13)

  11. 11

    Course Provider Approval

  12. 12

    American Nurse Association

  13. 13

    Methods of Compliance

  14. 14

    Transmission of Infectious Organisms

  15. 15

    Indirect Contact

  16. 16

    Modes of Transmission

  17. 17

    Standard Precaution

  18. 18

    Considerations for reprocessing equipment include

  19. 19

    Contact Precaution

  20. 20

    Droplet Precaution

  21. 21

    Airborne Precaution

  22. 22

    Bloodborne Precaution

  23. 23

    Hepatitis

  24. 24

    Human Immunodeficiency Virus

  25. 25

    Tuberculosis

  26. 26

    Creating an Infection Control Committee

  27. 27

    Sepsis

  28. 28

    Sepsis High Risk Groups

  29. 29

    Sepsis Signs and Symptoms

  30. 30

    Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment

  31. 31

    Medications

  32. 32

    Conclusion

  33. 33

    § 230-a. Infection control standards

References

The full reference list is included inside the course, after the Conclusion.

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