DESCRIPTION
This course provides advanced information on infection control challenges in long term care.
By the end of this course, the learner 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 and how they are transmitted.
- State at least four signs and symptoms of MDRO infections with long term care residents.
- Discuss the consequences of MDROs for residents, healthcare workers, and the general population.
- Provide resources and tools to assist in preventing the spread of MDROs 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