Outline:
B. Hour One I. Introduction II. Learning Engagement Activity: Terms and definitions III. Overview: Understanding VRE 1. What is enterococcus? 2. What is VRE? 3. Antibiotic resistance 4. Taking antibiotics safely 5. Learning Engagement Activity: Questions (multiple choice) IV. VRE facts and historical data 1. History 2. Risks 3. Two types a. Healthcare associated b. Community acquired c. Learning Engagement Activity: Video on hand washing V. Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment 1. CDC 2. Symptoms a. Ambiguous b. Observable c. Learning engagement: Align correct symptoms 3. Colonization vs. Infection 4. Diagnosis 5. Treatment 6. Case Scenario 7. Prevention a. Environmental cleaning b. Personal protective equipment 8. Learning Engagement Activity: Questions (multiple choice) VI. Controlling VRE Within Facility/Community 1. Title 22 guidelines a. Provider risk assessment b. Facility willingness c. Condition status d. Licensed provider care e. Changes in resident condition 2. Staff education 3. Restricted Health Condition Care Plan VII. Additional Considerations 1. Room considerations 2. Facility location 3. Mitigating exposure 4. Visitors 5. Communication 6. Education VIII. Conclusion and Summary IX. Final Exam (posttest)

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 declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Catherine Zimmerman is a licensed independent clinical social worker who has a private practice providing counseling services to people of all ages and all stages of their lives. She is a freelance healthcare writer and speaker specializing in mental health, ethics, hospice and palliative care, gerontological topics, substance misuse, caregiving, stress and trauma.  Zimmerman received her master's degree from Portland State University thirty years ago and is certified in clinical social work-Gerontology. Zimmerman supervises and mentors therapists seeking licensure in Oregon or Washington states. She is the current President of the Washington chapter of the National Association of Social Workers and has provided public presentations on over twenty topics and has numerous published works. Disclosure: Catherine Zimmerman, LICSW, ACHP-SW, CSW-G has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.