Respiratory Infections in Long-Term Care
This 1.5-hour e-learning course provides long-term care (LTC) staff with essential knowledge on preventing, identifying, and managing respiratory infections. The course covers common respiratory pathogens, including influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and bacterial pneumonia, and focuses on infection control measures to minimize transmission. Participants will learn best practices for hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), environmental cleaning, ventilation, and outbreak management in LTC settings.
Introduction to Respiratory Infections
Overview of common pathogens (Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, bacterial pneumonia)..
Modes of Transmission
Droplet, airborne, and contact transmission pathways.
Infection Prevention and Control
Hand hygiene, PPE use (masking, eye protection), environmental cleaning, and proper ventilation.
Outbreak Prevention and Management
Surveillance, early detection, isolation, and cohorting strategies.
Vaccination & Antiviral Use
Role of immunization and antiviral treatments in LTC.
Time Required: 1.5 Hours
Self-paced training for LTC professionals.
You Will Leave With the Following
Understanding of respiratory infection transmission and risk factors in LTC.- Best practices for outbreak prevention, resident isolation, and infection control.
- Proper use of PPE, hand hygiene, and environmental cleaning strategies.
- Knowledge of vaccination, antiviral treatments, and respiratory illness surveillance.
- A certificate of completion verifying successful participation.
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