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Infection Prevention & Control Resources
Long-Term Care
Voting Link
You will be invited to participate in live polls during some of the modules. You can access the polls via a computer or mobile device (e.g., phone, tablet) with web access. To access the voting page do one of the following:​
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Click on the QR-code below which will open the voting page
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Enter the web address noted below the QR-code into a web browser
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Scan the QR-code with a QR-code Reader
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You will only be able to vote when the poll is started during the class.
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8:15-8:30 am RegulationRapid fire: Learn what regulations are impacting Infection Prevention in Long-Term Care Facilities | 8:30-8:45 am The Role of the IPRapid Fire: Review of the roles and responsibilities of the Infection Preventionist | 8:45-9:00 am Expertise NeededRapid Fire: Understand all the areas of expertise that are involved in the functions of the Infection Preventionist; all of these areas will be covered in this course |
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9:00-10:15 am Basic MicrobiologyA review of basic microbiology essentials for the Infection Preventionist | 10:30-11:30 am SurveillanceHow to conduct surveillance in long-term care including tools needed |  11:30-12:30 pm ExercisesReview real surveillance case studies; learn how to use a surveillance log; participate in interactive surveillance exercises |
1:00-2:00 pm Preventable HAIsLearn about the most common preventable healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) in long-term care and interventions to prevent them | 2:00-3:00 pm PrecautionsDescription of Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions including what they are and for which infections they should be initiated | 3:15-4:30 pm MDROsReview of the most prevalent multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs), including C. difficile, seen in long-term care |
4:30-4:45 pm Hand HygieneRapid Fire: Why is hand hygiene important in infection prevention | 4:45-5:00 pm The IP as EducatorRapid Fire: Adult education methods and techniques that the Infection Preventionist can employ when educating staff |
 8:00-9:00 The Role of the EnvironmenUnderstand the role that the environment plays in the transmission of organisms and learn steps to prevent transmission |  9:00-10:00 Environmental RoundsInteractive exercise on Environmental Rounds |  10:15-11:15 amA review the epidemiology, transmission and prevention of the most common infectious diseases seen in long-term care |
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 11:15-12:15 pm EmployeesPrevention of transmission of organisms to and from employees and how to manage an employee exposure to infectious diseases |  12:45-1:30 pm Outbreak ManagementHow to identify an outbreak and what to do |  1:30-3:00 pm Antibiotic StewardshipThe role of the Infection Preventionist in an Antibiotic Stewardship Program and how to establish a program |
 3:15-3:30 pm CommunicationRapid Fire: Basic tools to assist the Infection Preventionist in communicating with staff, physicians, administration, public health personnel, and surveyors |  3:30-3:45 pm Quality ToolsRapid Fire: An exercise on using some of the basic quality assessment tools, e.g., RCA and Fishbone, for determining causes of problems |  3:45-4:00 pm Survey Survival TipsRapid Fire: Tips of the trade to help navigate and participate in a CMS or Public Health facility survey |
 Post TestPutting together all the components of the Infection Prevention & Control Program and creating an action plan; what are the next steps to be taken by the participants Q&A and Post-Test and Evaluation |
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Course Handouts
Here are the handouts for each of the class modules. Please print them and bring them the day of the class as they will NOT be available on site.
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Sample Resource Materials
These are sample tools that you can use and adapt to your setting and needs.
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