Module 1: Introduction to Infection Control and Prevention
This module introduces the principles of infection control and prevention, including the definition, scope, and importance of infection control and prevention in healthcare settings. It also covers the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern 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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Definition and scope of infection control and prevention
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Importance of infection control and prevention
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Legal and regulatory frameworks
Module 2: Infection Transmission and Control
This module describes the methods of infection transmission and control, including the chain of infection, modes of transmission, and control measures. It also covers the role of personal protective equipment, sterilization, and disinfection in infection control.
Key Topics Covered:
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Chain of infection
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Modes of transmission
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Control measures
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Personal protective equipment
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Sterilization and disinfection
Module 3: Infection Control and Prevention in Healthcare Settings
This module covers the application of infection control and prevention principles in healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health organizations. It also covers the role of healthcare workers 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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Infection control and prevention in hospitals
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Infection control and prevention in clinics
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Infection control and prevention in community health organizations
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Role of healthcare workers
Module 4: Surveillance and Monitoring of Infections
This module describes the methods of surveillance and monitoring of infections, including the collection and analysis of data, and the use of surveillance systems to identify trends and patterns of infection.
Key Topics Covered:
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Methods of surveillance and monitoring
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Collection and analysis of data
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Use of surveillance systems
Module 5: Outbreak Investigation and Management
This module covers the principles and methods of outbreak investigation and management, including the identification of outbreaks, investigation of causes, and implementation of control measures.
Key Topics Covered:
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Principles of outbreak investigation
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Methods of outbreak investigation
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Implementation of control measures
Module 6: Infection Control and Prevention in Specialized Settings
This module covers the application of infection control and prevention principles in specialized settings, including operating rooms, intensive care units, and dialysis units.
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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Infection control and prevention in operating rooms
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Infection control and prevention in intensive care units
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Infection control and prevention in dialysis units
