Controlling infections in healthcare environments is critical to ensuring the safety of patients, medical staff, and the community. This course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge on infection prevention, cleaning and sterilization procedures, and regulatory guidelines. By implementing best practices, medical staff can reduce the risk of infection and maintain a safe healthcare facility.
Key Topics Covered:
- The importance of infection control in healthcare settings
- Identifying common pathogens and how they spread
- Proper cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization techniques for medical equipment and surfaces
- Safe disposal of medical, hazardous, and sharps waste
- Effective hand hygiene practices, including proper handwashing techniques
- The role of personal protective equipment (PPE) in infection prevention
- Compliance with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Standard and CDC guidelines
- Safe handling of infectious patients and screening procedures
- Best practices for vaccination and personal hygiene to reduce infection risks
- Preventing infections in patients with open wounds or weakened immune systems
By the End of This Course, You Will Have Learned:
- How to follow infection control procedures to maintain a safe healthcare environment
- Best practices for hand hygiene, PPE usage, and patient care to minimize infection risks
- How to properly handle and dispose of medical and hazardous waste
- How to comply with infection control regulations set by OSHA, CDC, and local health agencies
- Strategies to prevent the spread of infection in both staff and patients
This course equips medical staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to implement effective infection control measures, reducing health risks and improving patient safety in healthcare environments.