DESCRIPTION
This course provides advanced information on infection control challenges in long term care. By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the factors that lead to infections in long term care facilities
- Define and discuss the term “Multidrug Resistant Organisms” or MDRO
- Identify some common MDROs in the long term care setting
- Provide resources and tools to assist in preventing the spread of infection in long term care facilities.
This course is intended to contribute to caregiver and/or staff training. Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, Caregiver Training, Caregivers, Drug Resistant Superbugs, Infection Control, Infection Control and Superbugs, Long Term Care, Multidrug Resistant Organisms, MDRO