Implementing Standard Precautions and Knowing Related Terms

Lessons

Infection Prevention and Control Introduction
- What is Infection and Infection Control
- Identifying The Chain of Infection
- Recognizing Gaps: The Infection Control Infrastructure
- Ways to Reduce The Spread of Infection
Standard Precautions
- Implementing Standard Precautions and Knowing Related Terms
- Standard Precautions Procedure and Disposal of Infectious Waste
- Special Considerations for Healthcare Professionals
Proper Hand Hygiene and Wearing Personal Protective Equipment
- Purpose of Handwashing and Wearing Personal Protective Equipment
- Handwashing 101 (Proper Handwashing Technique)
- Donning and Doffing Gloves (Clean Technique)
Blood Borne Pathogens and Injection Safety
- What is Blood Borne Pathogens and How They are Spread
- Diseases That Cause Concern
- How to Protect Yourself From Disease Transmission
- OSHA Regulations and Injection Safety
Tuberculosis Prevention and Precautions
- Tuberculosis Overview
- Tuberculosis Screening, Testing, and Treatment
- Tuberculosis Prevention and Control
- Is There a Vaccination for Tuberculosis?
Urinary Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections and Types
- Identifying Urinary Tract Infections and The Healthcare Professional’s Role
- Who’s At Risk?
- Urinary Tract Infection Prevention