Hygiene and infection prevention in hospitals

Duration: 10 lessons
Audience: nurses and hospital administration personnel

Lessons

• Introduction and Course Overview
Lecture Sections
• Section 1: Course Overview
• Section 2: Hygiene Principles
• Section 3: Infection Prevention
• Fundamentals of Microbiology & Pathogens
Lecture Sections
• Section 1: The Invisible Enemy - Understanding Pathogens
• Section 2: The Chain of Infection and Modes of Transmission
• Section 3: Breaking the Chain - Principles of Contamination Control
• Hand Hygiene Practices
Lecture Sections
• Section 1: The Foundation of Safety - Hand Washing
• Section 2: Sanitizer Efficacy and Application
• Section 3: The Human Factor - Compliance Practices and Monitoring
• Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection
Lecture Sections
• Section 1: Cleaning Procedures: The Foundation of Infection Control
• Section 2: Disinfection Standards and Practices
• Section 3: Environmental Hygiene Strategies and Monitoring
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Lecture Sections
• Section 1: Types and Specifications of PPE
• Section 2: Usage Protocol: Donning and Doffing
• Section 3: Risk Assessment, Selection, and Proper Disposal
• Sterilization and Equipment Disinfection
Lecture Sections
• Section 1: Sterilization Methods
• Section 2: Disinfection Techniques
• Section 3: Quality Assurance in Sterile Processing
• Isolation Protocols for Infectious Patients
Lecture Sections
• Section 1: Patient Isolation Principles and Practices
• Section 2: Quarantine Procedures in Healthcare Settings
• Section 3: Air Ventilation and Engineering Controls
• Management of Healthcare Waste
Lecture Sections
• Section 1: The Foundation of Safety - Waste Segregation
• Section 2: From Collection to Decontamination - Hazardous Disposal Methods
• Section 3: Navigating the Maze – Regulatory and Compliance Standards
• Policy, Procedures, and Regulatory Framework
Lecture Sections
• Section 1: The Architecture of Infection Control: Crafting and Implementing Hospital Policies
• Section 2: From Policy to Practice: Ensuring and Measuring Compliance
• Section 3: The Legal and Regulatory Mandates in Infection Control
• Monitoring, Auditing, and Continuous Improvement
Lecture Sections
• Section 1: Section 1: Monitoring Systems
• Section 2: Audit Procedures
• Section 3: Improvement Strategies

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