Reducing the number of healthcare - associated infections (HAIs) is a complex issue and a number of government agencies and healthcare organizations have developed guidelines and standards to prevent the transmission of dangerous pathogens.
This program - the second in a five-part series on infection control- provides healthcare professionals with an understanding of administrative and regulatory measures from the CDC, OSHA and the Joint Commission that are designed to protect healthcare workers - and the patients they care for - from dangerous pathogens in the healthcare environment.
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify four federal agencies that work to prevent transmission of HAI
- Describe three approaches the Joint Commission uses to promote infection control in healthcare facilities
- Define a "sentinel event
- Explain the benefit of reporting infection transmission data to the -
National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
Program Info:
Product ID: MED357
Duration: 16:19 minutes
Year: 2013
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