Infection Control: Enhanced Barrier Precautions

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ICEBP

Hours: 0.1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Describe what Enhanced Barrier Precautions are and when they should be used.

Outline:

Introduction

What Are Enhanced Barrier Precautions?

When Should EBPs Be Used?

Implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions

Review

Key Takeaways

Course Contributor

Resource

Reference

Subject Matter Expert: Ron Orth RN, CMAC

Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for the Acute and Post-acute Care verticals at Relias. Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.

Reviewer: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN, WCC

Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. She continued advancing her education by obtaining an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. In addition to her academic achievements, Bobbi is a Wound Care Certified (WCC) clinician, reflecting her commitment to clinical excellence and evidence-based wound management. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, she has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.

.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.

Relias Learning has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias Learning will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias Learning at support@reliaslearning.com.

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