Infection Control 8-Minute Solution Series (8 Parts)

Use your time wisely! Each program provides solutions for today’s most critical infection prevention and control problems in only 8 minutes! Choose any four programs in the series for a special discounted price.

This program produced in association with:

• 8 minute visual presentations available in DVD or VHS
• Bonus Resource CD containing 10-Question Post Test for each program
• Available upon request 1 Free Site License per viewing address*

Learning Objective: Educate staff on the most critical infection prevention and control issues

C.difficile is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea acquired while being treated in a hospital, and the most common cause of acute diarrheal illness in long term care facilities.

After finishing this program, employees will be able to:

• Discuss the growing prevalence and severity of Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease (CDAD), also known as Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI)
• Specify the risk factors for acquiring CDAD
• Identify and appropriately care for patients infected with C. difficile
• Discuss strategies to prevent the transmission of C. difficile

Content Advisors:
Erik R. Dubberke, MD
Jennie L. Mayfield, BSN, MPH, CIC
Patricia A. Byers, RM, M (ASCP), CIC
Keith A. Rains, RN, BSN, CIC

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All staff must become aware of the most effective methods for hand antisepsis.

This program concisely breaks down the components of the CDC's Hand Hygiene Guideline and demonstrates when and how to:

• Use alcohol-based waterless hand rubs
• Wash hands with soap and water (plain vs. antimicrobial soap)
• Practice surgical hand antisepsis

Clinical Advisor:
Elaine Larson, RN, PhD, FAAN, CIC

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Developed to train all staff, this program identifies the two types of MRSA (hospital-associated and community-acquired), how MRSA is transmitted and outlines strategies to prevent transmission.

Additionally, staff will be informed on:

• MRSA infection vs. colonization
• Rapid identification
• Importance of hand hygiene
• Contact Precautions
• Reporting
• Cleaning and disinfecting

Clinical Advisors:
William R. Jarvis, MD
Marie Fornof, RN, BSN, CIC

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If oral hygiene is not properly attended, patients can suffer serious illness and painful complications.

After viewing this program, staff will be able to:

• Identify medical risk factors and high risk groups
• Assess patient's current oral health
• Conduct a physical assessment of the patient
• Develop an oral hygiene care plan
• Perform oral care

Clinical Advisor: Robert Garcia, BS, MT(ASCP), CIC

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Patients with highly contagious respiratory diseases can present to a facility at any time...infecting staff, other patients, and severely compromising the delivery of care.

Developed for all staff, this program clearly explains and demonstrates:

• How respiratory diseases are spread
• How to identify and isolate potentially ill patients
• Proper implementation of infection control protocols - including hand hygiene, appropriate use of PPE, and cough etiquette

Clinical Advisor:
Sue Sebazco, RN, BS, CIC

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Dermatitis and allergic reactions are caused by numerous factors.

This program identifies the causes, and provides prevention and management techniques by addressing:

• Irritating agents
• Jewelry
• Gloves
• Moisturizers
• Dermatological testing

Clinical Advisor:
April Tracy, RN, BSN, ICP

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Healthcare professionals should be educated so that they can make an informed decision on whether or not to participate in the nationwide Smallpox response plan.

This award-winning program addresses the Smallpox vaccine and will help your staff:

• Understand how smallpox is transmitted
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of smallpox
• Identify who should and should not get the vaccine
• Understand how the vaccine works to prevent the disease
• Be aware of side effects and complications associated with the vaccine

Featuring experts from Vanderbilt University Medical Center:
William Schaffner, MD
Tom Talbot, MD
Vicki Brinsko, RN, BA

This program can be purchased individually. Click here for more details.

Control of VRE requires that all healthcare professionals understand how VRE is transmitted, and practice the strategies for prevention.

Based on the CDC Guideline to help prevent the development and spread of drug-resistant organisms like VRE, this program clearly explains and demonstrates:

• How to identify high risk patients
• Screening and testing procedures
• Standard and Contact Precautions
• Hand hygiene and the appropriate use of PPE
• Thorough cleaning techniques

Content Expert:
Deanie Lancaster, RN, BSN, MHSA, CIC, CPHRM

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• New Employee Orientation
• Annual In-service
• Nursing Education
• Remedial/ Risk Reduction Training
• General Staff Education

 

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