Title: Infection Control
Course: PHT 1200C Basic Patient Care > Section: Module 8

Introduction

In Module 8 we will discuss approaches to infection control. It is important to note that nosocomial infections are one of the greatest risks to patients in hospitals and nursing homes. We will look at many of these infections, their transmission and their prevention. It is estimated that 1 out of every 20 patients has an infection related to their care. Many of these infections can be limited by following correct infection control procedures including simply washing your hands. We will discuss correct hand washing technique and donning and doffing personal protective equipment.

Objectives

In this module students will:

- Review concepts of asepsis and medical asepsis, and contamination
- Review the principles of hand washing
- Review concepts and principles of infection control including but not limited to universal precautions, sterilization, disinfection, and decontamination methods
- Practice proper hand washing techniques
- Identify sterile and non-sterile items
- Set up a sterile field
- Review principles and uses of various types of personal protection equipment and the uses of each
- Practice donning and doffing sterile gloves
- Differentiate between and describe standard precautions and transmission based precautions and identify the appropriate isolation techniques that are needed based on the method of transmission

Readings and Resources

Chapter 2 Approaches to Infection Control

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Assignments

- Complete readings
- Review the posted lecture materials
- Post and reply to Discussion 7
- Complete Weekly Lab Activities 8
- Complete and submit Quiz 8