Orientation for Home-Based Services: Infection Control and Patient Care
Certificates
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.
Non-Licensed Direct Care (DSP, HHA, CNA, DCW, PCA, IHA, NA)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas HHSC has determined that Relias Learning’s submitted training meets or exceeds the minimum standards for HCSSA administrator training in the following categories: Licensed Home Health, Licensed and Certified Home Health, Personal Assistance Services. Texas HHSC also recognizes Relias Learning provides continuing education for administrators and alternate administrators. This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Course Details
Demonstrate use of proper infection control practices to prevent exposure to and spread of bloodborne and other infectious pathogens.
Use first aid techniques appropriately.
Explain steps to take to protect an individual’s rights.
Incorporate medical device safety recommendations into your practice.
Implement strategies to acknowledge different cultural practices.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Infection Control in Home-Based Care A. Bloodborne Pathogens B. Transmission of Pathogens C. Standard Precautions D. Hand Hygiene E. Personal Protective Equipment F. Other Components G. Transmission-Based Precautions H. Applying and Removing PPE I. Bag Technique J. Surface Barrier K. Review L. Summary Section 3: First Aid A. Are You Ready? B. Scene Safety C. How to Recognize an Emergency D. Emergency vs. Non-Emergency First Aid E. Musculoskeletal Injuries F. Head, Neck, or Spinal Injuries G. Splash Eye Injuries H. Burns I. Heart Attack J. Poisoning K. Severe Allergic Reactions L. Minor Cuts and Lacerations M. Severe Cuts and Lacerations N. Nosebleeds O. Low Blood Sugar P. High Blood Sugar Q. Shock R. Heat-Induced Illness S. Cold-Induced Illness T. Seizures U. Choking V. Loss of Consciousness W. Shortness of Breath X. Review Y. Summary Section 4: Protecting Individuals' Rights A. Informing Individuals of Their Rights B. Free from Discrimination C. Dignity and Respect D. Access and Knowledge E. Decision-Making and Choice F. Self-Determination G. Terminology H. Freedom from Restraints and Seclusion I. HIPAA J. Privacy K. A Safe Environment L. Review M. Summary Section 5: Medical Device Safety A. What is DME? B. The Safe Medical Device Act C. The Medical Device Home Use Initiative D. Review E. Summary Section 6: Cultural Considerations A. A Different Perspective B. You as a Guest C. Definition of Cultural Competence D. Avoid Assumptions E. Review F. Summary Section 7: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributor C. Resources D. References E. Congratulations!
Jennifer has over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She is certified as an OASIS Specialist- Clinical (COS-C). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.” Disclosure: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N. discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
The target audience for this course is: Entry, Intermediate level General Staff; in the following settings: Home Health.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
Relias has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Support by completing the web form (https://www.relias.com/help) or by using the chat functionality.
All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
