Because they are in direct and constant contact with those they care for, techniques for infection control are critical skills for nursing assistants to master. Learning and practicing effective infection control skills will help the nursing assistant prevent the spread of microorganisms that can cause infectious diseases, and protect the health and safety of all those they care for, as well as co-workers and themselves. This program teaches new nursing assistants the important skills necessary for controlling the spread of infectious disease.
After watching this program viewers should be able to describe the use of, and demonstrate basic infection control practices, including:
~ Standard precautions
~ Transmission-based precautions
~ Hand hygiene practices
~ Use of protective gloves
~ Use of a protective gown
~ Handling infectious waste
~ Handling linen
~ Cleaning a blood spill
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