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HCCS024 - Infection Control

A course in the "Quality Improvement" Suite

This course covers the transmission of infectious organisms, the four conditions needed for an infection to spread, Joint Commission-mandated risk-reducing standards, and infection control during construction projects. The HCCS Infection Control course also educates staff about the transmission and control of blood-borne pathogens such as Hepatitis B and C and HIV and airborne pathogens such as Influenza and Tuberculosis. It outlines standard precautions, such as the use of personal protective gear and CDC-recommended hand-washing techniques.

Target Audience:

• All Management, Staff and Patient Care Providers

COURSE OUTLINE

• Transmission of infectious organisms
• The four conditions that must exist for an infection to spread
• Risk reduction required by Joint Commission standards
• Infection control during construction projects
• Bloodborne pathogens: transmission, control and examples
  • Hepatitis B and C
  • HIV
• Airborne pathogens: transmission, control and examples
  • Tuberculosis
  • Influenza
• Control through use of standard precautions
• Using personal protective equipment
• CDC recommended hand washing techniques