PPT-Infection Control

Clinical Pharmacy and Patient Safety Pharm Onyekachi Estelle Mbadiwe Mpharm MSc Summary Clinical Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy amp Infection Control Infection Control C ommittee Antimicrobial Stewardship . Learning objectives. Outline the history of infection prevention and control.. Describe the goals of infection prevention and control . programs.. Discuss . how an IP&C program can make a positive impact in any healthcare organization. It’s a Lifesaver!. Part 1: Video. . Chain of infection. Breaking the chain. Bloodborne pathogens. Exposure management. Modes of transmission / precautions. Chain of Infection. Chain of Infection. Becoming Infected Depends on 3 Variables. Objectives. Review the components of regulation 483.65. Discuss the . CMS proposed rule changes for 483.65 . and the CMS Infection Control Pilot Project . Describe IC surveillance expectations in LTC. Enumerate the factors responsible for surgical site infection. . Nosocomial Infection . An infection acquired in hospital by a patient who was admitted for a reason other than that infection .. Infections occurring for more than 48 hours after admission are usually considered nosocomial . Learning Goals:. Understand principles of infection control are essential to all healthcare workers. Provide a basic knowledge of how disease is transmitted. Main emphasis on prevention of disease. Understanding the Principles of Infection Control. Overview. How are diseases transmitted from person to person? . What are the principles of infection prevention and control. What IPC measures are other countries / organisations recommending for the transport industry/workers?. Helminthes are the animals belonging to phyla Platyhelminthes and . Nemathelminthes. .. Soft bodied, . dorso. -ventrally flattened and bilaterally symmetrical. .. Classes. . Trematoda. . Cestoda. In conjunction with Mary Thompson CNM3 and Brigid Quaid CNM3 Occupational Health Department Dr. Fiona Ryan and Dr. Ann Sheehan, Department of Public Health Dr. Bartley Cryan, Consultant Microbiologist Health Care-Associated Infections Infection Prevention and Control: Module 1, Chapter 1 3Chapter 1. Introduction to Health Care-Associated Key Topics  Health care-associated infections (HAIs) of p This is a comprehensive presentation.. Presenters are encouraged to tailor the content to suit specific needs while covering relevant content. . Click on picture to play the animation.. Overview. Infection control is important in departmental workplaces. . Melanie A Burton BSN RN CNOR MLSO. Objectives. Describe Eye-Related Infection Risks. Review Prevailing Eyewear Standards. Obtain New Clinical Data to Inform Decisions. Discuss Reusable Eyewear Use Hazards. Practice means prevention. In collaboration with Yale School of Nursing. Virginia . Sherrick. , MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, RN-BC, CHSE, CNE. July 2021. Welcome to the Toolkit. Welcome to Infection Control: Practice means Prevention toolkit. We’ve developed this toolkit with the intention to provide training materials to the long-term care community in a format that is both informative and user-friendly. The information provided comes from the most recent versions of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the infection control practices.. Malnutrition can make a person more susceptible to infection, and infection also contributes to malnutrition, which causes a vicious cycle. . An inadequate dietary intake leads to weight loss, lowered immunity, invasion by pathogens, and impaired growth and development in children. . Learning objectives. Explain the relevance of audit in IP&C practice. Identify audit tools and methods. Describe the main principles of audits. December 1, 2013. 2. Time involved. 40 minutes. December 1, 2013.