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Over 24% of patients affected by healthcare-associated sepsis die each year, and this is just one of the many illnesses and diseases covered in this workshop. It's undeniable that foundational practices of control and prevention are crucial, from common illnesses to life-threatening infections.

Through our state-approved Infection Control Workshop training, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of your role in employing infection control and safety protocol to keep you and your patients healthy.

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On any given day, about one in 31 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection.

-CDC

People in intensive care and newborns are particularly at risk of HAIs.

-World Health Organization

Of patients who contract an HAI, 1 in 10 will die from it.

-World Health Organization

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Healthcare workers carry an immense responsibility to care for their patients, ensuring their well-being through rigorous adherence to standard procedures, practices, and protocols. By implementing the personal protections covered in this workshop and maintaining a deep awareness of communicable diseases, you can contribute significantly to robust public health.

This NY state training is required for all dentists, dental hygienists, licensed practical nurses, optometrists, podiatrists, registered nurses, physicians, physician assistants, and specialist assistants every four years, according to Section 6505-b of the Education Law in New York. These professionals must attest to completing this requirement to the New York State Education Department upon first licensure/registration application and at every subsequent registration.

This workshop on infectious disease control is designed to enhance your knowledge and equip you with actionable skills. Join us to deepen your expertise, focusing on a variety of infection prevention strategies that are critical in today’s ever-evolving healthcare environment.

Workshop Curriculum

Lesson 1

Scientifically Accepted Principles

Maintaining hygiene protocols and adhering to proven methods of infection control are crucial in maintaining an optimal standard of health and well-being. In this lesson, you'll learn why that is, as well as the roles of regulatory organizations that contribute to infection control guidance.

Lesson 2

Pathogen Transmission and Strategies for Prevention

Dive into the three most prominent methods of pathogen transmission: contact, droplet, and airborne. In this lesson, you'll learn how to combat these with standard and expanded precautions.

Lesson 3

Engineering and Work Practice Controls

While many industries have become safer, healthcare has seen an increase in workplace injuries. This lesson covers safety procedures and controls that reduce employee risks.

Lesson 4

Healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Consistent PPE practices increase safety in a healthcare setting. Learn the importance and proper use of gowns, masks, gloves, and other equipment in this lesson.

Lesson 5

Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization Practices

Explore effective procedures for maintaining a safe environment for patient care, the nuances of disinfecting recommendations, and OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard.

Lesson 6

Communicable Disease Prevention

Communicable disease prevention starts with personal responsibility. Gain a deep understanding of the role of exposure history, exposure protocol, and handling patients under investigation in preventing communicable infections.

Lesson 7

Sepsis Awareness and Education

Timely action is critical in the case of an extreme infection response. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms, identify common sources, and implement prevention methods of sepsis.

Lesson 8

Review and Reinforcement

Connect your information with implementation. Revisit critical learning points from lessons one through seven in this integrative review.

Lesson 9

Resources and References

In these lessons(9&10), you'll find a listing of websites, journals, books, and other publications supporting the content of this course. Extend your learning journey with these robust resources.

Lesson 10

Resources and References II

In these lessons(9&10), you'll find a listing of websites, journals, books, and other publications supporting the content of this course. Extend your learning journey with these robust resources.

Lesson 11

Exam

Assess your knowledge of key NY Infection Control principles. Exams may be taken multiple times if needed to allow additional study and understanding of concepts. Passing the exam is required to obtain your certificate of completion.