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Aseptic Technique: An Essential Strategy



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Award(s):
HESCA Award, 2002 Bronze

Aseptic Technique is an essential strategy, second only to proper hand hygiene, in preventing the transmission of infection.

This program produced in association with:


Clinical Advisor(s):
Jean Druckenmiller, SM, (NRM), CIC
Marlene M. Schmid, PhD, RN, CIC
April Tracy, RN, BSN, ICP

Program Details

Program includes:
  • 18 minute visual presentation available in DVD or VHS
  • Bonus Resource CD containing Study Guide and a 10-Question Post Test
  • Closed Captioned
  • Approved for 1.0 Contact Hour of Continuing Education for Nurses (Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15437)
  • Available upon request 1 Free Site License per viewing address*

Program Description

Learning Objective: To demonstrate ways to prevent the introduction of contamination into susceptible sites; and to prevent patient-to-patient, healthcare worker-to-patient, and patient-to-healthcare worker transmission of pathogenic microorganisms


Transmission of microorganisms can occur during examinations, invasive procedures and all practices involving blood or body fluid, and is applicable in all clinical settings.

After viewing this program the viewer will be able to:

  • Define Aseptic Technique
  • Explain the rationale for Aseptic Technique
  • Distinguish the difference between Clean and Sterile
  • Describe the skills needed to practice Aseptic Technique
  • Explain the basic principles of Medical Asepsis and Surgical Asepsis
  • Describe the applications of Aseptic Technique in the acute care setting
  • Identify when to use Antiseptics vs. Disinfectants


Use this program for:
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Annual In-Service
  • Mandatory Training
  • Nursing Education
  • Remedial/Risk Reduction Training
  • Medical Staff
  • Nursing Students

This program funded in-part through an unrestricted educational grant provided by



 

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