Bloodborne Pathogens and Standard Precautions
Hours: 1.00
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with standard precautions and bloodborne pathogens. Information about bloodborne pathogens, the exposure risks, diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens, and the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are presented. This course engages the learner in the tools and practices for workplace safety, including standard precautions, proper handwashing, the use of personal protective equipment, and the steps to take if one is exposed to a bloodborne pathogen.
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with standard precautions and bloodborne pathogens. Information about bloodborne pathogens, the exposure risks, diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens, and the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are presented. This course engages the learner in the tools and practices for workplace safety, including standard precautions, proper handwashing, the use of personal protective equipment, and the steps to take if one is exposed to a bloodborne pathogen.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services
This course is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services - Group Care Licensure Section (NC-DHHS)
Program Sponsor ID #032316
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
This program is approved for 1.00 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 166311.
Oregon Department of Human Services
This course is approved as continuing education by the Oregon Department of Human Services in accordance with state regulation 411-057-0140 for Assisted Living Administrators, Residential Care facility Administrators and Memory Care Communities within the State of Oregon. This activity is approved by Oregon Department of Human Services for 1.00 contact hours.
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Florida Assisted Living - General Training
59A-36.011 Staff Training Requirements. Location: Online
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Name three common bloodborne pathogens.
Discuss the importance of infection control.
Define the four (4) common modes of transmission of pathogens.
Contrast standard and universal precautions.
Explain appropriate standard precaution practices for assisted living/residential care settings.
Implement recommendations for respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette.
Describe safe handling techniques for sharps.
Dr. Crusoe is a Psychiatric/Mental Health and Palliative Care/End of Life nurse consultant. She is also an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Public Health, in both Master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs. Her teaching area of specialty is leadership, focusing on quality sciences, and positive change. She is a certified Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner, trainer and facilitator as well as a Human Systems Dynamics Professional. She promotes using strength-based approaches to whole system change and transformation and provides both individual and group coaching and mentoring in strength-based methodologies. Disclosure: Kristen Crusoe, EdD, MSN, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Instructor: Cynthia McDaniel, MSN, RN
Cynthia McDaniel MSN RN, is a nurse and administrative consultant in long term care. She is the CEO of ElderWise Inc, a senior living consulting and education group. Cynthia has worked as a nurse consultant for the States of Oregon and Washington, a geriatric care manager, a regional director of clinical operations for a senior living company, and an assistant professor at Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing. Her research in assisted living focused on the characteristics of residents in assisted living communities and the role of the nurse in assisted living. Cynthia holds a Master's of Science in Nursing from Gonzaga University in nursing education. She is a Fellow of the Sigma Theta Tau/John A. Hartford Foundation Geriatric Nursing Leadership Academy. Disclosure: Cynthia McDaniel, MSN, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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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.
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