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What is Infection Control?
Infection control is the discipline concerned with preventing nosocomial or healthcare-associated infection, a practical (rather than academic) sub-discipline of epidemiology. It is an essential, though often under-recognized and under-supported, part of the infrastructure of health care. Infection control and hospital epidemiology are akin to public health practice, practiced within the confines of a particular health-care delivery system rather than directed at society as a whole.
Infection control addresses factors related to the spread of infections within the health-care setting (whether patient-to-patient, from patients to staff and from staff to patients, or among-staff), including prevention (via hand hygiene/hand washing, cleaning/disinfection/sterilization, vaccination, surveillance), monitoring/investigation of demonstrated or suspected spread of infection within a particular health-care setting (surveillance and outbreak investigation), and management (interruption of outbreaks). It is on this basis that the common title being adopted within health care is "Infection Prevention & Control."
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Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs)
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Describe the impact of multidrug-resistant organisms on public health and the healthcare system.
Discuss important epidemiologic principles related to multidrug-resistant organisms.
Outline accepted prevention control measures for reducing the impact of multidrug-resistant organisms.
Discuss ... |
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Infection Control Course for Iowa Dental Professionals - Dental Board of Iowa Approved
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn:
Describe the impact of healthcare-associated infections in the dental setting.
Explain the responsibility of dental healthcare professionals to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control.
Define the concept of the chain of infection and present strate... |
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Clinical Nutrition Week 2013
Provided by: American Society for Parental and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
Program description
Clinical Nutrition Week 2013 (CNW12), hosted by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) is the premier conference dedicated to clinical nutrition and metabolism. CNW13 attracts 2,000 physicians, dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, educators and researchers from the U.S., Europe, Mexico, South Amer... |
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Infection Control for Minnesota Dental Professionals - Meets MBD's Requirement of Core Subject
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn:
Describe the impact of healthcare-associated infections in the dental setting.
Explain the responsibility of dental healthcare professionals to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control.
Define the concept of the chain of infection and present strate... |
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Achieving Cultural Competency: 53 y/o Russian Immigrant With Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Provided by: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
* Assess the possibility that a patient's previous healthcare experiences in other societies may make it difficult for them to access US healthcare services.
* Review the importance of obtaining a trained medical interpreter to facilitate effective com... |
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Infection Control & Standard Precautions
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss requirements for infection control training.
Spell out professional responsibilities for monitoring infection control practices and interventions for compliance and safety.
Explain the chain of infection and describe the way infection control concepts are applied.
Define engin... |
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Infection Control & Dental Practice Act Online Course - Dental Board of California Approved
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn:
Describe the impact of healthcare-associated infections in the dental setting.
Explain the responsibility of dental healthcare professionals to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control.
Define the concept of the chain of infection and present strate... |
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
completion of this course, you will be able to:
Define Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Describe the mode of MRSA transmission to patients within an acute care facility.
Five interventions that when practiced together prevent MRSA transmission.
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Top 10 Occupational Diseases
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to the National Institutes of Health, Occupational health problems occur at work or because of the kind of work you do. These problems can include cuts, broken bones, sprains and strains, or amputations, repetitive motion disorders, hearing problems caused by exposure to noise, vision problems or even blindness, illness cause... |
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Infection Control & Standard Precautions for Healthcare Workers
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss requirements for infection control training.
Spell out professional responsibilities for monitoring infection control practices and interventions for compliance and safety.
Explain the chain of infection and describe the way infection control concepts are applied... |
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New York Infection Control Course - New York State Department of Health Approved
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Course Curriculum: Six Essential Elements (2010 NYSDOH Syllabus)
Element 1 : Responsibility to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control in all healthcare settings and to oversee and monitor those medical and ancillary personnel for whom the profession is responsible.
Element 2 : Modes & Mechanism of Tr... |
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Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Provide with the most current evidence-based recommendations for preventing intravascular catheter-related infections. Major areas of emphasis include
Educating and training healthcare personnel who insert and maintain catheters
Using maximal sterile barrier precautions during central venous c... |
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Methods for Improving Quality of Life for Patients with Spasticity
Provided by: ASiM
Spasticity occurs across the spectrum of upper motor neuron disease and complicates the course and quality of life of those affected. It contributes to pain, insomnia, and fatigue; can interfere with mobility, transfers, self-care, activities of daily living, and social functioning; and increases caregiver burden. This activity will discuss the pat... |
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Bloodborne Pathogens for Tattoo Artists & Body Piercers - Approved Online Course for Body Art Professionals
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn:
Understand the purpose of OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, how it applies to the body art industry, and need for bloodborne pathogens & infection control training for tattooing, piercing artists and permanent cosmetologist.
Medical issues associated with body art industry.
How cross c... |
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Prevention of Tuberculosis in Healthcare Settings
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
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OSHA and Healthcare Facilities
Provided by: NetCE
Death and disability due to unsafe or unhealthy workplaces remain America's hidden epidemic. In 2005, there were 4.2 million job-related nonfatal injuries and illnesses in the private sector alone . OSHA standards are in place in order to minimize the risks associated with various workplaces, and there are standards in place that uniquely affect he... |
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HIV/AIDS: A Primer for Pharmacists
Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist
After completing this activity, the participant should be able to:
1. Explain the life cycle of HIV, including tropism.*
2. Identify means of transmission and risk factors.*
3. Explain HIV testing, including when it is indicated.*
4. Describe the antiretroviral therapy (ART) agents from each of the five classes.*
5. Evaluate a patient... |
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Infection Control for Wisconsin Dental Hygienists
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn:
Describe the impact of healthcare-associated infections in the dental setting.
Explain the responsibility of dental healthcare professionals to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control.
Define the concept of the chain of infection and present strate... |
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Dental Infection Control - California, New York, Maryland, Minnesota & North Dakota Approved
Provided by: Biologix Solutions, LLC
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn:
Describe the impact of healthcare-associated infections in the dental setting.
Explain the responsibility of dental healthcare professionals to adhere to scientifically accepted principles and practices of infection control.
Define the concept of the chain of infection and present strate... |
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Infection Control 1409
Provided by: CMEweb.com
**Objectives:**
* Identify the clinical, legal, or educational issues encountered by infection preventionists and epidemiologists
* Describe the effect of infection control and prevention issues on nurses, hospitals, or the health care industry in general
* Cite solutions to the problems encountered by infection preventionists, based on gui... |
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