Infection Prevention Learning Journey

Release Date: 11/02/2022

Expires: 11/01/2023

TARGET AUDIENCE

This accredited continuing education activity is intended primarily for healthcare workers and teams which may include but are not limited to, medical and nursing staff, administration, education/training leadership, and infection control leadership. Staff specializing in emergency management, communications, specialized clinical areas, laboratory, facilities management and environmental services are also welcome.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Module 1: Engineering Controls

CID: 57762

0.5 credits/contact hours

At the conclusion of this enduring material, the participant should be better able to:

• Describe the optimal use and locations for physical barriers and visual indicators to prevent the spread of special pathogens.
• Identify methods for improving airflow and removing pathogens from the air.
• Recognize high-touch surface areas and describe techniques to clean, disinfect, and reduce contact with high-touch surfaces.

The estimated time to complete this enduring material is 30 minutes.

Module 2: Administrative Controls

CID: 57763

0.5 credits/contact hours

At the conclusion of this enduring material, the participant should be better able to:

• Describe the difference between cleaning and disinfecting, and how to choose, use, and monitor the cleaning and disinfection process.
• Explain who is involved in infection prevention and control, and how to break the chain of infection.
• Describe strategies the health care facilities can implement to limit exposure to a pathogen.
• Identify best practices for communication within and outside the facility.

The estimated time to complete this enduring material is 30 minutes.

Module 3: PPE and Behavior

CID: 57764

0.5 credits/contact hours

At the conclusion of this enduring material, the participant should be better able to:

• Select personal protective equipment (PPE) based on transmission type of a special pathogen.
• Describe best practices for donning PPE when caring for individuals with high-consequence infectious diseases.
• Describe best practices for doffing PPE when caring for individuals with high-consequence infectious diseases.
• Describe strategies and behaviors to maximize safety while wearing PPE.
• Discuss strategies for educating patients and visitors on how to help prevent the spread of a special pathogen.
• Discuss strategies for responding to coworkers who are reluctant to wear or do not wear PPE appropriately.
• Explain the process and considerations for handling contamination or a breach in PPE.

The estimated time to complete this enduring material is 30 minutes.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION

In order to receive continuing education credit, you must complete these steps prior to the activity expiration date.

1. View and interact with all lessons in a learning module. When you have done this, the post-module survey and evaluation will be visible.
2. Complete the post-module survey.
3. Complete the online evaluation. The link for receiving your continuing education credits will now be visible.
4. Submit the Completion Attestation.

ACCREDITED CONTINUING EDUCATION