Event Detail
Applying Isolation Precautions in LTCFs - Webinar By MentorHealth
September 25, 2012 - Wilmington DE US
MentorHealth
webinars@mentorhealth.com
Phone: 8004479407
Fax: 302-288-6884
Overview: The purpose of this presentation is to review CDC guidelines for isolation precautions and to discuss effective methods of implementation in the long term care environment. Standard and transmission-based precautions will be presented. Information will be shared on how to choose between standard precautions alone or standard plus transmission- based precautions. There will be emphasis on the types of isolation that may be implemented in LTCFs and those types that cannot be implemented due to environmental restrictions. There will be discussion of use of personal protective equipment and decontamination of blood spills consistent with standard precautions and OSHA regulations. The webinar will be augmented by questions, answers, and discussion following the presentation. The participants will be given a policy on Contact Precautions written for the long term care environment. Why should you attend: Appropriate implementation of isolation precautions in the LTCF is critical to resident and employee safety. Important tools to prevent the transmission of infections in the LTCF include having adequate and accessible personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as staff who understand the risk of transmission and methods to prevent transmission. CMS F441 focuses on prevention of transmission of infection and developing a comprehensive infection control program. One of the major components of that program includes appropriate implementation of isolation precautions. These precautions will be covered in detail in this program. This webinar is important for any staff who may be involved in the process of implementing or using isolation precautions. From Administrative staff/Leadership to Charge and Staff Nurses, CNAs, Activity and Therapy staff, etc., we all need consistent information to help us use evidence-based practices in implementing isolation precautions. Areas Covered in the Session: Background of CDC isolation precautions Standard Precautions Transmission- based Precautions Airborne Infection Isolation Droplet Precautions Contact Precautions Protective Environment How to Choose between Standard and Contact Precautions Decontaminating Blood Spills Personal Protective Equipment Discontinuing Isolation Precautions Objective Measures to Determine which Residents in Contact Precautions may be Outside the Isolation room Q&A Session Who Will Benefit: Leadership Team Directors of Nursing Charge Nurses Staff Nurses CNAs Activities Staff Therapy Staff Environmental Services