DESCRIPTION
This course provides advanced information on infection control challenges in long term care.
Course Objectives
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.
Continuing Education Credits
This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1.5 CE/Contact Hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20270327-1.50-A119413-DL. This course applies to the following professions:
- Nursing Home Administrators (all states)
- Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrators (most states)
Course Details
Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 1.5 CE/Contact Hours, All States, Healthcare Workers, Infection Control, Infection Control and Superbugs, Long Term Care, Long Term Care Facilities, Long Term Care Residents, Multidrug Resistant Organisms, MDRO, NAB/NCERs Approved, Nursing Home Administrators, RCFE Administrators