(10 CEUs) Infection Control: Risk Factors for Facility Acquired Pneumonia and Tuberculosis; Bloodborne Pathogens, TB Risk Factors for Nosocomial (acquired in facility) Pneumonia and Nosocomial Tuberculosis in the Nursing Facility: Articles covering risk factors for nosocomial (in-house acquired) pneumonia and methods of treating and containing tuberculosis in long term care facilities. Recommendations for an early switch from intravenous to oral therapy are made. Use of influenza vaccine is discussed.
Bloodborne Pathogens, TB: OSHA (federal government's) guidelines plus articles on AIDS and TB infection control steps. Covers program components, exposure determination, control measures (universal precautions), personal protective equipment, HBV vaccination, post-exposure evaluation and follow-up, OSHA's definition of medical waste, infectious waste disposal, tags, labels and bags for disposal, housekeeping and laundry practices and similar topics.
