Module 1: Introduction to Infection Control and Prevention
This module provides an overview of the principles and practices of infection control and prevention, including the importance of hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and cleaning and disinfection.
This practical module equips you with strategies and techniques to proactively prevent workplace injuries. You'll learn to implement comprehensive safety programs that address both physical and organizational factors.
Effective injury prevention programs deliver an average return on investment of $4-6 for every $1 spent, making them both a safety and financial imperative.
Key Topics Covered:
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Introduction to infection control and prevention
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Principles of infection control and prevention
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Importance of hand hygiene
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Personal protective equipment
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Cleaning and disinfection
Module 2: Healthcare-Associated Infections
This module examines the causes and consequences of healthcare-associated infections, including the role of microorganisms, host factors, and environmental factors.
Key Topics Covered:
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Causes and consequences of healthcare-associated infections
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Role of microorganisms in healthcare-associated infections
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Host factors and healthcare-associated infections
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Environmental factors and healthcare-associated infections
Module 3: Infection Control and Prevention Measures
This module discusses the various measures that can be taken to prevent and control infections in healthcare settings, including vaccination, isolation, and surveillance.
This practical module equips you with strategies and techniques to proactively prevent workplace injuries. You'll learn to implement comprehensive safety programs that address both physical and organizational factors.
Effective injury prevention programs deliver an average return on investment of $4-6 for every $1 spent, making them both a safety and financial imperative.
Key Topics Covered:
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Vaccination and infection control
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Isolation and infection control
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Surveillance and infection control
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Outbreak investigation and management
Module 4: Communication and Education
This module emphasizes the importance of communication and education in infection control and prevention, including patient education, staff education, and community education.
Key Topics Covered:
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Patient education and infection control
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Staff education and infection control
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Community education and infection control
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Communication strategies for infection control and prevention
Module 5: Policy and Procedure Development
This module provides guidance on developing and implementing infection control and prevention policies and procedures, including risk assessment, policy development, and procedure implementation.
Key Topics Covered:
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Risk assessment and policy development
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Policy development and implementation
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Procedure development and implementation
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Evaluation and review of policies and procedures
Module 6: Outbreak Investigation and Management
This module discusses the principles and practices of outbreak investigation and management, including identification, investigation, and control of outbreaks.
Key Topics Covered:
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Identification of outbreaks
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Investigation of outbreaks
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Control of outbreaks
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Communication and collaboration during outbreaks
