Fundamentals of Infection Prevention and Control

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-FIPC

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Identify the basic concepts of infection control and why it is important.

Outline:

Section 1: Transmission of Infection

The Start of An Infection Spread?

Verna Powers Through

About This Course

Chain of Infection

Six Links

Modes of Transmission

Moving from Person to Person

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Infection Prevention

The Ripple Effect

The Virus Spreads

Preventing Transmission

Standard Precautions

Hand Hygiene

PPE

Cleaning and Disinfection

Respiratory Hygiene

Sharps Safety

Review

Transmission-Based Precautions

Added Protection for Known Infections

Contact Precautions

Droplet Precautions

Airborne Precautions

Putting On and Taking Off PPE

Don and Doff

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN RN

Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.