Module 1: Introduction to Infection Control and Prevention
This module provides an overview of the principles of infection control and prevention, including the chain of infection, infection control measures, and the role of the LPN in infection control and prevention.
This practical module equips you with strategies and techniques to proactively prevent workplace injuries. You'll learn to implement comprehensive safety programs that address both physical and organizational factors.
Effective injury prevention programs deliver an average return on investment of $4-6 for every $1 spent, making them both a safety and financial imperative.
Key Topics Covered:
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The chain of infection
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Infection control measures
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The role of the LPN in infection control and prevention
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Infection control policies and procedures
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Regulatory requirements for infection control and prevention
Module 2: Personal Protective Equipment
This module covers the correct use and selection of personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, masks, and eye protection.
Key Topics Covered:
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Types of PPE
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Selection and use of PPE
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Donning and doffing PPE
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PPE and patient safety
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PPE and occupational health and safety
Module 3: Sterilization and Disinfection
This module provides an overview of sterilization and disinfection procedures, including the principles of sterilization, disinfection methods, and the role of the LPN in sterilization and disinfection.
Key Topics Covered:
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Principles of sterilization
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Disinfection methods
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The role of the LPN in sterilization and disinfection
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Sterilization and disinfection procedures
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Quality control and quality assurance in sterilization and disinfection
Module 4: Outbreak Investigation and Management
This module covers the principles of outbreak investigation and management, including identifying and reporting outbreaks, investigating outbreaks, and managing outbreaks.
Key Topics Covered:
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Identifying and reporting outbreaks
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Investigating outbreaks
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Managing outbreaks
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Outbreak investigation and management teams
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Communication and collaboration in outbreak investigation and management
Module 5: Communication and Collaboration in Infection Control and Prevention
This module provides an overview of the importance of communication and collaboration in infection control and prevention, including communicating with patients, families, and healthcare teams, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
This practical module equips you with strategies and techniques to proactively prevent workplace injuries. You'll learn to implement comprehensive safety programs that address both physical and organizational factors.
Effective injury prevention programs deliver an average return on investment of $4-6 for every $1 spent, making them both a safety and financial imperative.
Key Topics Covered:
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Communicating with patients, families, and healthcare teams
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Collaborating with other healthcare professionals
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Interprofessional collaboration in infection control and prevention
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Communication and collaboration strategies
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Barriers to communication and collaboration in infection control and prevention
Module 6: Evaluation and Quality Improvement in Infection Control and Prevention
This module covers the principles of evaluation and quality improvement in infection control and prevention, including evaluating the effectiveness of infection control and prevention strategies, and identifying areas for quality improvement.
This practical module equips you with strategies and techniques to proactively prevent workplace injuries. You'll learn to implement comprehensive safety programs that address both physical and organizational factors.
Effective injury prevention programs deliver an average return on investment of $4-6 for every $1 spent, making them both a safety and financial imperative.
Key Topics Covered:
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Evaluating the effectiveness of infection control and prevention strategies
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Identifying areas for quality improvement
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Quality improvement initiatives in infection control and prevention
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Data collection and analysis in infection control and prevention
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Reporting and feedback in infection control and prevention
