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

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

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

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 a certificate of completion, you must complete the following steps in the Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, and PPE and Behavior learing modules.

1. View and interact with all lessons in a learning module. When you have done this, the post-module evaluation will be visible.
2. Complete the post-module evaluation.
3. Submit the Completion Attestation.

Instructions for obtaining a certificate of completion are available at the conclusion of the PPE and Behavior learning module.

FACULTY

The below faculty have nothing to disclose:

Patricia Ann Tennill, BSN, RN*
Caroline Croyle Persson, MPH, MPA, CPH, CIC

• faculty and planning committee member

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Shawn Gibbs, PhD, MBA, CIH

Individual Stocks: AMPE

The below planning committee members have nothing to disclose:

• Kate Boulter, BAN (HONS), MPH, RN
• Sharon Vanairsdale Carrasco, DNP, APRN, ACNC-BC, NP-C, CEN, FAAN
• Britton Clark, MPH
• Valeta Creason-Wahl, HMCC
• 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.