Infection Prevention, Control & Safe Patient Transfers
Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) is critical in home and facility environments. Master WHO 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene, contact, droplet, and airborne transmission-based precautions, OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, and safe sharps disposal.
Course Director & Lead
Rachel Albright, MSN, CIC
MSN, RN, CIC (APIC Board Certified)
Free registration required for lesson access
What You Will Learn
Course Objectives
- Differentiate between Standard, Contact, Droplet, and Airborne precautions
- Demonstrate correct sequence for Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Explain OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen exposure response procedures
- Implement proper disinfection protocols for reusable clinical equipment
Curriculum & Syllabus
2 modules • 5 lessons • Passing score: 75%
1.1 The Chain of Infection & Transmission Routes
Infectious agents, reservoirs, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.
1.2 Hand Hygiene Science & WHO 5 Moments
When friction and soap are strictly required versus when alcohol-based sanitizers are preferred.
2.1 PPE Sequence: Donning & Doffing Without Self-Contamination
Step-by-step CDC guidelines for gown, mask/respirator, goggles/face shield, and gloves.
2.2 OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens & Sharps Protocol
HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C risk management, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and safety sharps containers.
2.3 Infection Control & Safety Certification Exam
Formal examination on CDC and OSHA precautions and PPE mastery.
Course Prerequisites
- Open to caregivers, nursing assistants, home health aides, and medical assistants
Instructor
Rachel Albright, MSN, CIC
Certified Infection Control Specialist • MSN, RN, CIC (APIC Board Certified)
Former hospital epidemiologist with over 15 years specializing in infection prevention in long-term care and home hospice agencies.