Health and social care settings can provide a challenging environment in which to manage risks associated with the transfer of micro-organisms from patient to patient or between the environment, equipment, staff and patients. It is estimated that up to 10% of hospitalized patients acquire an infection after admission to hospital. Hospital acquired infection is a serious health hazard as it leads to increased patients’ morbidity, longer length of hospital stays and significantly increased costs. Hence, it is important to minimize the risk of spread of infection to patients and staff in hospital by implementing good infection control program and universal precautions.
Infection Control & Standard Precautions (4.5 Credits)
Total Price$65.00
Description
Health and social care settings can provide a challenging environment in which to manage risks associated with the transfer of micro-organisms from patient to patient or between the environment, equipment, staff and patients. It is estimated that up to 10% of hospitalized patients acquire an infection after admission to hospital. Hospital acquired infection is a serious health hazard as it leads to increased patients’ morbidity, longer length of hospital stays and significantly increased costs. Hence, it is important to minimize the risk of spread of infection to patients and staff in hospital by implementing good infection control program and universal precautions.
**The credits provided by this course qualify as patient care credits (“P Units”) in applicable states.**
