The goal of this 4-week course is to equip learners to safely care for a patient infected with a pathogen requiring high-level biocontainment. This can be accomplished in any healthcare facility given the correct approach and protocols.
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In this course, we will:
- Discuss the essentials of intake screening.
- Investigate pathogen transmission characteristics and the chain of infection.
- Examine patient placement in a facility, as well as the engineering/ administrative controls.
- Review personal protective equipment worn by the care providers.
- Evaluate waste management and decontamination protocols.
This project was funded by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health
Syllabus
WEEK 1: Infection Control Basics and Personal Protection Equipment
WEEK 2: Disease Containment: Historical and Modern Era Examples
WEEK 3: High Level Biocontainment in Hospitals: The Location and Team
WEEK 4: Biocontainment: Patient Intake and Other Considerations
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