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Infection Control Program

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Overview

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Hospital Infection Control Course designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to mitigate the risks of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) within hospital settings. The course covers essential topics such as infection prevention principles, surveillance methodologies, outbreak investigation techniques, antimicrobial stewardship, and environmental cleaning and disinfection protocols. Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of infection control strategies and best practices to ensure patient safety and optimize healthcare outcomes. By fostering a culture of infection control excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, this course aims to empower healthcare professionals to effectively prevent, identify, and manage HAIs, thereby enhancing the quality of care and promoting a safe healthcare environment for all patients and staff.

Intended audience

Hospital Infection Control Nurse/ Officer

Prerequisites

  • Diploma in Nursing, B.Sc Nursing

Assessment & certification

  • Assessment fee: Included — no extra fee
  • Assessment mode: Online
  • Assessment type: MCQ
  • Assessment provider: Kauvery Hospital
  • Certificate provider: Hospital Infection Control Nurse/ Officer

Syllabus

  • Week 1: Hand Hygiene
  • Week 2: Personal Protective equipment
  • Week 3: Biomedical waste management
  • Week 4: Care bundles
  • Week 5: Environmental surveillance
  • Week 6: Contact isolation and precautions

Taught by

Multiple Nursing professionals with 10 plus years of experience in providing Nursing care

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