REG202 - Safety Fair: Infection Control (1.0 HR)
To review safe infection control practices utilized in the healthcare setting.
Purpose: To review safe infection control practices utilized in the healthcare setting.
Objectives:
- Discuss infection control practices, including handwashing; standard precautions; and the use of PPE;
- Explore blood-borne pathogens and ways to prevent transmission;
- Define influenza and ways to limit transmission;
- Discuss tuberculosis (TB).
Continuing Education Credits: 0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.