Infection Control Training for New York State Healthcare Professionals

Objectives: Discuss New York State's requirements for infection control. Summarize the principles and practices of infection prevention and control. Describe the modes and mechanisms of the transmission of pathogenic organisms, including the chain of infection. Discuss engineering and work practice controls designed to reduce patient and healthcare worker exposure to infectious materials. Identify barriers and personal protective equipment for protection from exposure to potentially infectious material. Describe the principles and practices for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization in the healthcare environment. Identify occupational health strategies for preventing the transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens to and from healthcare workers. Recognize suspected sepsis and methods to prevent it.

Description: REQUIRED FOR NY RN/LPN: NYSED-approved training on infection control. Infection prevention, infection control practices and procedures, barriers and PPE, sepsis.