Enteric Infections in Long Term Care
$49.95
This 1.5-hour e-learning course provides long-term care (LTC) staff with essential knowledge of enteric diseases, their transmission, impact, and prevention through infection prevention and control (IPAC) measures. The course focuses on gastroenteritis, highlighting common pathogens such as Norovirus and C. difficile. Participants will learn best practices for hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), environmental cleaning, and outbreak management to reduce infection risks in LTC settings.
Introduction to Enteric Diseases
Overview and case study of a Norovirus outbreak in LTC..
Understanding Gastroenteritis
Causes, common pathogens (Norovirus, C. difficile, Salmonella, E. coli), and symptoms.
Modes of Transmission
Primary fecal-oral route and other transmission pathways.
Infection Prevention and Control
Hand hygiene, PPE use, and environmental cleaning.
Outbreak Prevention and Management
Point-of-care risk assessment (PCRA), isolation, and surveillance.
Time Required: 1.5 Hours
Self-paced training for LTC professionals.
Description
Knowledge of enteric disease transmission and prevention strategies.- Best practices for outbreak management and infection control in LTC.
- Understanding of hand hygiene, PPE use, and environmental cleaning protocols.
- Tools to identify and mitigate risks through surveillance and resident management.
- A certificate of completion verifying successful participation.
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