A one day training event focused on enhancing infection prevention and control practices in the long term care setting. The education sessions will provide valuable infection prevention and control information and guidance. There are a total of 5 education modules. Each education module will provide licensed health care professionals with 1.0 CE credit approved by ANCC. Unlicensed health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance for their records.
Introduction to the IPC Education Specialist Role and Zoonotic Disease IPC Considerations
8:00–9:00 a.m. | 1 hour, 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU)
Target audience: Administration, frontline staff, support staff, environmental services
Presenters: Jacqueline Whitaker RN, MS, CPHRM, CPHQ, CIC, FAPIC | Alina Corral BS | Dr.
Emily Schmitt–Matzen DVM, MPH
Vaccine Preventable Diseases in Long–Term Care
9:30–10:30 a.m. | 1 hour, 1 CEU
Target audience: Administration, frontline staff, support staff, environmental services
Presenters: Melanie Manney APRN, NP–C, WCC
Outbreak Containment Strategies in Long–Term Care & Antibiotic Resistance
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | 1 hour, 1 CEU
Target audience: Administration, infection preventionists
Presenters: Sasha Nelson MPH, CPH, CIC, CCMA | Nicole Castro MPH
Overview of OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard
12:30–1:30 p.m. | 1 hour, 1 CEU
Target audience: Administration, infection preventionists
Presenters: Chantel Emery MS, BSN, RN, CIC
Auditing Program Best Practices in Long–term Care
2:00–3:00 p.m. | 1 hour, 1 CEU
Target audience: Administration, infection preventionists
Presenters: Jacqueline Whitaker RN, MS, CPHRM, CPHQ, CIC, FAPIC