Preventing the Spread of MRSA
Hours: 0.50
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a notorious pathogen in healthcare facilities and communities. This bacteria can be asymptomatically carried by people regardless of health status, but can also cause serious, invasive infections. MRSA has been associated with higher rates of infection and mortality, and all healthcare team members play a role in preventing the spread of MRSA. This module discusses hospital and community acquired MRSA infections, the history of MRSA, transmission, treatment, and prevention. The goal of this course is to provide information about the presence of MRSA in healthcare and strategies to reduce its spread.
This course has a maximum of 3 exam attempts.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a notorious pathogen in healthcare facilities and communities. This bacteria can be asymptomatically carried by people regardless of health status, but can also cause serious, invasive infections. MRSA has been associated with higher rates of infection and mortality, and all healthcare team members play a role in preventing the spread of MRSA. This module discusses hospital and community acquired MRSA infections, the history of MRSA, transmission, treatment, and prevention. The goal of this course is to provide information about the presence of MRSA in healthcare and strategies to reduce its spread. This course has a maximum of 3 exam attempts.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 0.50 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Commission on Dietetic Registration
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (Dietary)
Approved for 0.5000 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-D1058. This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Dietitians (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
Certified Health Education Specialist
Sponsored by Relias LLC, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 0.50 total Category I continuing education contact hours.
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Type Activity: Knowledge
Target Audience Designation: P
ACPE Universal Activity Number: JA4008266-0000-22-015-H01-P
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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Target Audience Designation: [Custom_Code2]
ACPE Universal Activity Number: JA4008266-0000-22-015-H01-T
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Florida Board of Pharmacy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
This activity is approved for credit by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) until 6/1/2024.
Approved by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit
This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ASRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a self-learning activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.
Kansas Board Of Healing Arts - Radiologic Technology
Identify key factors in the development and transmission of MRSA, risk factors for acquiring MRSA, and treatment strategies for MRSA infections.
Recall at least three strategies healthcare professionals as a team can use to prevent and control the spread of MRSA in healthcare facilities.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Preventing the Spread of MRSA
Jake
Epidemiology
Through the Decades
Transmission of MRSA
Risk Factors
Still Treatable
Prevention Methods
Summary
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Sharon
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Barbara Barzoloski-O'Connor is the Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Northwest Hospital, Lifebridge Health in Randallstown, Maryland. Disclosure: Barbara Barzoloski-O'Connor, MSN, RN, CIC, NHDP - BC, CPHQ has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.Instructor: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN
Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 14 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at Wake Med Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer. Disclosure: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN 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: Health Educators; Level II level Dietitians; Nurses; Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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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.
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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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