Home-Based Services Orientation: Infection Control and Patient Care

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-HBSOICPC

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Identify infection control practices for bloodborne and other infectious pathogens.
Recall first aid techniques.
Determine steps to protect an individual’s rights.
Select proper medical device safety practices.
Recognize strategies to respect various cultures.

Outline:
Care at Home: Infection Control and Patient Care

Infection Control and Patient Care

Precautions

Personal Protective Equipment

Bag Technique

Quick Check

Key Takeaways

First Aid

In Case of Emergency

Potential Injuries

Other Emergencies

More Emergency Situations

Quick Check

Key Takeaways

A Person’s Rights

Protecting a Person’s Rights

Advanced Care Planning

Quick Check

Key Takeaways

Medical Device Safety

Durable Medical Equipment

Quick Check

Key Takeaways

Cultural Considerations

Cultural Considerations

Quick Check

Key Takeaways

Conclusion

Course Contributors

References

 

Subject Matter Expert: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN

Sherry is a nursing professional with over 21 years of experience. She has earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her background includes work in oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, healthcare education, nursing consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. Sherry is committed to supporting patient care and healthcare education, focusing on enhancing patient outcomes and maintaining quality standards in all aspects of her work.
 

Reviewer: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.

Jennifer has over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She is certified as an OASIS Specialist- Clinical (COS-C) and is a Curriculum Designer in post-acute care for Relias. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.”

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; 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.