Infection Control Essentials in Healthcare Settings

Schedule

Quiz

Introduction

Intro - Why IPC Matteras - Patient Related Risk

Procedure & Device Risks - Healthcare Worker Risks- Environmental & System Risks

Intro - Epidemiological Triad - Chain of Infection - Causative Agent

Reservoir - Portal of Exit - Modes of Transmission - Portal of Entry

Susceptible Host - Breaking The Chain of Infection

Intro - Standard Precautions

Hand Hygiene

PPEs - N95 Fit Test

How to use PAPR Mask - Aseptic Technique

Intro-Transmission Based Precautions - Mechanism of Airborne Spread

Importance of Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms (AIIRs) - Aerosol Generating Procedures - Patient Placement - Combined Isolation - Isolated Patient Transfer

Intro - Spaulding Classification - Cleaning, Disinfection, And Sterilization - Biofilm

Environmental Cleaning & Disinfection - Approved Chemical Disinfection Protocols - Biological Spills

Intro - Waste Management in Infection Control

Safe Injection Practices - Management of Blood and Body fluid Exposure

Intro - Essential Case Definitions for Infection Control Readiness - Emerging Diseases & Preparedness

Quiz

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Evaluation