Hygiene and infection prevention in hospitals Course
Hygiene and infection prevention in hospitals
Category: Healthcare Course Length: 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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