Course Code: REL-PAC-0-CICLTC
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Describe at least three types of treatments for the common infectious illnesses.
Explain who is at risk for infectious illnesses.
Identify the symptoms associated with the common infectious illnesses.
Discuss the sources of these infections and the mode of transmission.
Outline:
Section 1: Infectious Conditions
How Common are Infections?
Do You Know?
Illness in Older Adults
Resistance
What Causes Resistance?
Preventing Cross-Contamination
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Taking Precautions
Types of Precautions
Standard Precautions
Contact Precautions
Enhanced Barrier Precautions
Droplet Precautions
Airborne Precautions
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Staphylococcal Aureus
Katie
Long-Term Care
Who Is at Risk of Infection?
Transmission
Ella and Marion
Symptoms
MRSA Observable Symptoms
MRSA Screening
Diagnosing MRSA
Symptoms of MRSA
Preventing MRSA Spread
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Other Resistant Organisms
Enterococci
VRE
Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae
Candida
Clostridioides Difficile
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Viral Infections
Norovirus
Respiratory Viruses
Influenza
COVID-19
Outbreaks
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Infection Prevention and Control
Personal Protective Equipment
What are the Types of PPE?
Determining What PPE to Use
Considerations
Applying PPE
Removing PPE
Effective Hand Hygiene
Key Takeaways
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
Kathleen is a seasoned subject matter expert in post-acute care, with over 37 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, acute care, occupational health, and nursing education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Direct Care Workers; General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.