Professional Certificate in Infection Prevention Best Practices Overview

• Introduction to Infection Prevention: Understanding the fundamentals of infection prevention and control, including the importance of implementing best practices to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Hand Hygiene: The significance of proper hand hygiene in preventing infections, including the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers and proper handwashing techniques.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): The selection, use, and disposal of personal protective equipment to prevent the transmission of infectious agents.
• Cleaning and Disinfection: Best practices for environmental cleaning and disinfection, including the use of appropriate cleaning agents and disinfectants, and the importance of routine cleaning schedules.
• Sterilization and High-Level Disinfection: Understanding the differences between sterilization and high-level disinfection, and the importance of proper sterilization techniques in reducing the risk of HAIs.
• Infection Prevention in High-Risk Settings: Strategies for preventing infections in high-risk settings, such as operating rooms, intensive care units, and long-term care facilities.
• Immunizations and Vaccination: The role of immunizations and vaccination in preventing infectious diseases, including the importance of staying up-to-date on recommended vaccines for healthcare workers.
• Surveillance and Reporting: The importance of surveillance and reporting systems in identifying and responding to infectious disease outbreaks, and the role of healthcare workers in reporting suspected or confirmed infections.
• Antimicrobial Stewardship: Understanding antimicrobial stewardship and its role in preventing antimicrobial resistance, including the importance of proper antibiotic prescribing and administration.