Series Overview:

Preventing the transmission of infective organisms is an important aspect of healthcare and a major concern for all nurses. This series looks at ways in which this transmission takes place and actions the nurse must perform to prevent this from occurring.

The programs in this series are:

• Aseptic Nursing Technique at the Bedside: Transmission of Infection
• Aseptic Nursing Technique at the Bedside: Standard Precautions
• Aseptic Nursing Technique at the Bedside: Transmission-Based Precautions
• Aseptic Nursing Technique at the Bedside: The Sterile Field
  
  

This series is designated for a total of 2 contact hours of continuing nursing education.

Overview:

This program reviews the Chain of Infection, describes performing an assessment of risk for infection and describes risk factors for infection.

Objectives:

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Identify the links in the chain of infection.
• Describe how each link supports the transmission of an infection.
• Perform an assessment of the risks of infection transmission to the patient, caregivers and visitors.
• Implement strategies to plan effectively for infection prevention.