Infection Control: Transmission, Prevention & Control of Infection

Participants will learn the mechanism of how infections are transmitted, the factors (of the agent, host, and environment) that can impact transmission, outcomes of transmission, and how to break the chain of transmission. Recognizing the opportunities to break the chain will reduce the spread of hospital acquired infections and decrease the likelihood of patients contracting an illness or disease in the hospital or clinic. The program is delivered in video format with a visual PowerPoint presentation and case scenarios. The program is approximately 45 minutes in duration. Participants must complete all assessments and videos within the course.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, fellows, medical students, nursing students, health care administrators, and other health care professionals.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After participating in this activity, clinicians will be able to:

• Describe mechanisms involved in the transmission of pathogenic organisms, including prevention and control strategies in order to reduce the spread of infection in the health care setting
• Identify factors that lead to exposure to pathogenic organisms in health care settings and list the strategies for preventing transmission