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 course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for:
- California RCFE Administrators
- California Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (CA BRN)
Course Details
Per California Department of Social Services regulations, navigation within these courses is restricted. Each slide must be viewed in its entirety before advancing to the next slide. Learners must view each slide and click the next button to advance in the course.
In accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, continuing education credits for California RCFE Administrators cannot exceed a total of ten (10) hours per calendar day—whether earned through in-class or interactive online formats. Coursework completed beyond the 10-hour per day limit will not be applied toward renewal requirements nor accepted by California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Administrator Certification Section (ACS).
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