Prevention of Infection in Healthcare Workers 2019 is a webinar dedicated to Tetanus/diphtheria, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox, Hepatitis A, B, C.
Topics
- List of infectious diseases, both viral and bacterial, that can cause infections in staff, patients and visitors
- Components of an employee/occupational health plan and procedures
- Post-exposure prophylaxis for bloodborne pathogens
- Screening and immunization schedules for infectious diseases
- Sharps safety program and needlestick reduction devices
- Post-exposure screening and treatment for TB
- Maintenance of records, data management and confidentiality
- Management of job-related illnesses and exposures (work restrictions, re-assignments)
- Pregnant personnel, laboratory personnel, and emergency response personnel
- Precautions for newly emerging pathogens such as MERS-CoV, Ebola, H7N9
- The Americans with Disabilities Act as related to employee health
Who should Attend
- Medical and nursing personnel assigned to oversee the employee health program
- Infection preventionists and employee/occupations health nurses from Rehabilitation facilities, Acute care hospitals, Long-term care facilities and Behavioral health facilities
- Home healthcare personnel overseeing the employee health program for the company
