Orientation for Home-Based Services: Infection Control and Patient Care

Course Code: REL-SRC-0-OHSICPC

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2023

Learning Objectives:
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!

Staff Writer: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.

Jennifer has over 30 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.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry, Intermediate level General Staff; in the following settings: Home Health.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.