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Infection Prevention Learning Journey

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Infection Prevention Learning Journey

The estimated time to complete this enduring material is 75 minutes.

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

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

  • Describe implementation strategies for effective engineering controls to reduce the transmission of infectious pathogens in healthcare settings.
  • Discuss how effective communication between team members can facilitate better infection control practices and how clear instructions and expectations can improve the cleaning and disinfection processes.
  • Explain the role of clear, concise communication in training and in real-time situations involving PPE to reduce errors and increase compliance. 

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION

In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must complete these steps.

  1. View and interact with all lessons in the activity.
  2. Complete the online evaluation.
  3. Submit the Completion Attestation.
  4. The link for receiving your continuing education credits will now be visible.

FACULTY

Caroline Croyle Persson, MPH, MPA, CPH, CIC
Consultant: APIC Consultant, APIC Text, DCMC Partners

The following faculty have nothing to disclose:
Patricia Ann Tennill, BSN, RN*

*faculty and planning committee member

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Shawn Gibbs, PhD, MBA, CIH
Consultant: Carecubes, Inc.

Angela Hewlett, MD, MS
Consultant: Forecast Orthopedics

Research: Mapp Biopharmaceuticals

The below planning committee members have nothing to disclose:

  • Kate Boulter, MPH, BSN
  • Sharon Vanairsdale Carrasco, DNP, APRN, ACNC-BC, NP-C, CEN, FAAN
  • Britton Clark, MPH
  • Valeta Creason-Wahl, MMP
  • Chimora Imonugo, MD, MPH
  • Heidi Keeler, PhD, MSN/MBA, RN
  • Benjamin Mattson, MS Ed
  • Jill Morgan, RN
  • Jason Noble, BA, BFA
  • Renee Paulin, MSN, RN, CWOCN
  • Brenda Ram, CMP, CHCP
  • Michelle Schwedhelm, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

FINANCIAL SUPPORT 

This program is funded by ASPR

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