This course qualifies for 1 CE / 1 IPU and corresponds to the following Infection Prevention Unit (IPU) domain(s):
- Identification of Infectious Disease Processes
- Preventing/Controlling the Transmission of Infectious Agents
- Environment of Care
- Cleaning, Sterilization, Disinfection, Asepsis
At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- State the difference between standard, enhanced, and contact precaution and when to implement each
- Describe the importance of decolonization as an MDRO and HAI prevention strategy
- Understand the new and developing technologies for infection prevention in the LTC setting
- Outline the CDC recommendations regarding MRSA core and supplemental strategies
- Differentiate between cleaning and disinfection while addressing contact time