Infection Prevention Core Training, Part 2

This program is part of the Infection Prevention Core Training Bundle.
Save $227 when you order the entire package. Click here for more information or to order.

Webcast on Demand

Sponsored by Briefings on Infection Control

presented on August 12, 2009

TRAINING ISSUE: Preventing HAIs

Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are one of the major concerns for the infection control department because they are very dangerous to the patient and incredibly expensive for the facility. The significant HAIs include urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, bloodstream infections (sepsis), and pneumonia. The infection preventionist must understand the potentially fatal consequences associated with these conditions, as well as how best to prevent or neutralize HAIs in a manner compliant with existing regulations, including National Patient Safety Goals and CMS Conditions for Coverage.

LEARN FROM US

HCPro presents Infection Prevention Core Training, Part 2: Protecting the Four Major Sites of Healthcare-Associated Infections. Expert infection control consultants Libby Chinnes, RN, BSN, CIC (IC Solutions) and Peggy Prinz Luebbert MS, MT (ASCP), CIC, CHSP (Healthcare Interventions) educate infection preventionists on how HAIs can occur in patients, and provide detail on specific methods to avoid them. From tactics such as hand hygiene to medical device sterilization, the speakers provide actionable strategies your IC staff can apply immediately, as well as illustrate the benefit of a proper surveillance process.

BONUS: Purchasers also receive a fully customizable PowerPoint that they can use as a reference guide or a resource to conduct staff training at their own facility.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this webcast, you will be able to:

• Identify the four most common sites of healthcare associated infections
• Recall site specific, evidenced-based measures of prevention of the four most common sites of healthcare- associated infections and practical prevention tools.
• List everyday actions to minimize the opportunity for an HAI to develop
• Implement practical tools for prevention of HAIs in common and unique healthcare settings.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE AGENDA

• Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI): Morbidity, Mortality and Cost
• The four sites of infection
• Urinary tract infections (UTI)
• Pneumonias (including VAP)
• Bloodstream infections (including CLABSI)
• Surgical site infections (SSI)
• Surveillance processes and outcomes
• How to prevent HAIs
• Hand hygiene
• Standard precautions and respiratory hygiene
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Device or procedure related issues
• Meeting the IC-related National Patient Safety Goals from the Joint Commission
• HAIs across the continuum of care
• Evidence-based resources
• Q&A

BONUS TOOLS

With this webcast, you'll receive a slide presentation of the program materials and valuable takeaways, which you can apply at your facility, including:

• Examples of surveillance processes and outcomes
• Bundling checklist from Institute for Healthcare Initiatives
• Program checklist from The Infection Prevention Handbook
• Summary of relevant Joint Commission NPSGs and CMS Conditions for Coverage

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Libby Chinnes, RN, BSN, CIC, infection control consultant, IC Solutions, LLC (Mt. Pleasant, SC). Libby Chinnes owns an independent infection control consulting practice and has more than 25 years of experience in infection prevention and control. She provides consultation to infection control programs in assessment and problem solving, and training in acute care, long term care, ambulatory care, home care, and long term-acute care. Chinnes also serves as a consultant to healthcare industries.

Peggy Prinz Luebbert MS, MT (ASCP), CIC, CHSP, consultant/owner, Healthcare Interventions (Omaha, NE). Peggy Prinz Luebbert consults with healthcare facilities throughout the United States and recently worked with five hospitals that just completed successful Joint Commission surveys. A medical technologist with a master's degree, she has worked in infection control and healthcare safety for more than 20 years and has published and lectured extensively on a national level. She is certified in infection control and healthcare safety.

WHO SHOULD LISTEN?

Professionals employed by acute care, long term-acute care, long term care, ambulatory care (office and clinics, surgery center, endoscopy centers, dialysis centers, etc.), and home health facilities, in addition to EMS professionals. The material in this program will be relevant for the following titles:

• Infection preventionist
• Infection control manager/director
• Infection control practitioner
• Infection prevention and control
• Occupational safety and health officer
• Patient safety officer
• Nurse supervisor
• Risk manager
• HR manager
• Quality manager
• Safety officer
• Employee health manager
• Employee health professional

WEBCAST ON-DEMAND

We are pleased to offer a new option: webcast on-demand. When you purchase a webcast on-demand, you will be able to view the program anywhere and any time by logging into your account. It's a perfect training tool for new staff or a refresher for veteran staff.

• Webcasts

• Other Infection Control Products