
1 Courses
Description:
Infection prevention
and control (IPC) is one of the crucial concerns in today’s health care system.
It is considered as an essential standard of quality and safety for all health
care facilities. Performing infection prevention and control measures within
the healthcare services is vital to provide safe and effective care.
Objectives:
Identify new and emerging infections
Classify healthcare-associated infections and management strategies
Cite the types of multi-drug resistant organisms commonly encountered in health centers and hospitals
Recount the methods and tools available for personal protection from infection and how to prevent transmission between patients
Demonstrate correct methods of donning, doffing and disposal of personal protective equipment and of handwashing.
Target: Residents
Duration: 3-4 hours