Prevention of Infection in Healthcare Workers 2019

  • 28 Feb 2019
  • Webinar

Description

Prevention of Infection in Healthcare Workers 2019 is a webinar dedicated to Tetanus/diphtheria, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox, Hepatitis A, B, C.

The Prevention of Infection in Healthcare Workers 2019 covers topics such as:

  • List of infectious diseases, both viral and bacterial, that can cause infections in staff, patients and visitors
  • Components of an employee/occupational health plan and procedures
  • Post-exposure prophylaxis for bloodborne pathogens
  • Screening and immunization schedules for infectious diseases
  • Sharps safety program and needlestick reduction devices
  • Post-exposure screening and treatment for TB
  • Maintenance of records, data management and confidentiality
  • Management of job-related illnesses and exposures (work restrictions, re-assignments)
  • Pregnant personnel, laboratory personnel, and emergency response personnel
  • Precautions for newly emerging pathogens such as MERS-CoV, Ebola, H7N9
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act as related to employee health

Prevention of Infection in Healthcare Workers 2019 is intended for:

  • Medical and nursing personnel assigned to oversee the employee health program
  • Infection preventionists and employee/occupations health nurses from Rehabilitation facilities, Acute care hospitals, Long-term care facilities and Behavioral health facilities
  • Home healthcare personnel overseeing the employee health program for the company

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Health & Medicine: Healthcare, Immunology, Infectious diseases, Nursing

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