Infection Control

🚫 Infection Control Mastery: CAUTI & Hand Hygiene 🚿

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Course Title:

Mastering Infection Control: Strategies for Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) and Enhancing Hand Hygiene Practices

Headline:

Tackling CAUTI and Promoting Hand Hygiene: Your Role in Safeguarding Patient Health 🏥✨

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Course Description:

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) 🛀

Did you know? Each year, over half a million patients contract CAUTI, leading to longer hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and significant patient morbidity and mortality. As the most common type of Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs), accounting for up to 40% in acute care hospitals, urinary tract infections pose a considerable threat to patient safety. Urinary catheters are used in 15-25% of hospitalized patients, often for inappropriate indications, according to the CDC, US, 2018. As healthcare professionals, we have the power to significantly reduce CAUTI rates, saving lives and preventing harm through informed practices.

This e-learning module will reviews key concepts related to catheter use and illustrates the various components associated with catheterization and prevention strategies. It is designed to support the implementation of the WHO Guidelines on core components of infection prevention and control programmes, as part of a multifaceted approach to capacity building.

Hand Hygiene 🧼

Critical Importance Thousands of people die every day around the world from infections acquired while receiving healthcare. Hands are the primary pathways for germ transmission during health care, making hand hygiene the most critical measure to avoid harmful germ transmissions and prevent HAIs. The lack of consistent, appropriate hand hygiene in all patient care areas is a "medical error" that results in avoidable infections and deaths. In response to the pandemic, WHO has also intensified its campaign to promote good hand hygiene to reduce the spread of COVID-19, starting 5 May 2020.

This learning module will review key concepts of both hand hygiene and standard precautions. You'll learn why appropriate hand hygiene is a basic right of every patient and how it can reduce the frequency of HAIs by more than 50%. Understanding and implementing best practices in hand hygiene is essential for healthcare professionals to prevent infections related to healthcare settings.

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Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand CAUTI: Learn about the risks, causes, and prevention strategies for CAUTI.
• Master Hand Hygiene: Get up-to-date on the best practices for hand hygiene in various healthcare settings.
• Implement Infection Control Guidelines: Apply WHO guidelines for infection prevention and control in real-world scenarios.
• Promote Patient Safety: Recognize your role in preventing HAIs and protecting patient health.

Course Highlights:

• Expert-led Instruction: Learn from leading experts in the field of infection control.
• Real-World Examples: Understand the application of concepts through case studies and real-world examples.
• Interactive Learning: Engage with multimedia content including videos, quizzes, and infographics to enhance your learning experience.
• Best Practices: Gain insights into the latest guidelines and practices for effective infection control.

Why Take This Course?

As a healthcare professional, you have the power to impact patient outcomes by preventing infections. By completing this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance your infection control practices and contribute to the safety and well-being of your patients. Join us in this crucial mission to combat healthcare-associated infections and ensure high standards of care.

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Enroll now to become a champion in infection control and make a difference in patient safety! 🌟