Infection Prevention Bootcamp

Program Type:

Class/Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals in LTCFs with the knowledge
and tools to run a competent and inclusive infection control program within their facility. The
attendees will learn about infection prevention practices and recommendations for detecting,
testing, and reporting reportable diseases and conditions in Alabama, environmental hygiene,
laundry services, and viral respiratory illness prevention and preparedness.
 

Registration is required by Friday, October 18, 2024. register at link below.

Dothan, Alabama – Mini IP Bootcamp – October 24, 2024 - Nursing Home and Long Term Care Facilities Strike Team and Infrastructure Project (uab.edu)

Course Objectives:
• Describe the role of Infection Prevention and Control in Long-Term Care settings.
• Verbalize who should report, how to report, and when to report Reportable Diseases and
Conditions.
• Identify the role of preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) through
Environmental Surface Disinfection
• Review processes used in healthcare laundry services on-premises or offsite.
• Describe how improper personnel handling, laundering, and storage of soiled linen can
pose a risk of exposure to infectious materials.
• Describe strategies for preventing and controlling viral respiratory illnesses within LTCFs.