Virginia Beach, VA (USA), February 2009 - Coastal HealthTrain is offering a free course via video-on-demand for the month of February. Infection Control in Outpatient Facilities is a brief but comprehensive program that outlines preventive measures against fatal illnesses like hepatitis, AIDS, MRSA and MDROs.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) endanger more than 1.7 million Americans and have resulted in 99,000 deaths over time. A timely multi-media intervention related to one of the healthcare industry's most pressing issues, Infection Control in Outpatient Facilities presents training in non-technical language, making it an ideal and accessible training tool for healthcare facility staff, including non-medical personnel.
Infection Control in Outpatient Facilities begins with the transmission of blood-borne pathogens and proceeds to dispel myths and misconceptions about the spread of these organisms. It covers a range of infection-control methods: standard precautions, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, sterile field maintenance, and good housekeeping. The program cites specific procedures for each infection-control method.
The training program is available on DVD, video, and online. Coastal's free online trial of Infection Control in Outpatient Facilities is delivered via video on demand. This format is ideal for classroom sessions or self-paced training; it features:
