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Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes Certificate

  Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes Certificate Completed by  Dawid F. Prestini May 3, 2021 - 6 wks Grade Achieved: 90.65% Certifies their successful completion of Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes Learn about the role of environment in disease transmission and how to implement standard and transmission-based precautions to prevent the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria and other infections in your facility. Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria The goal of this module is to describe and discuss antibiotic resistant bacteria and how to stop these bad bugs from spreading. To obtain CE Credit for this module: Take the Quiz and complete the evaluation at the end of the module, you will be directed to your course completion certificate. Isolation Precautions The goal of this module is to review the types of isolation and when to use them. To obtain CE Credit for this module: Take the Quiz and complete the evaluation at the end of the module, you will be directed to your ...

Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19 Certificate

Johns Hopkins University - 1 WEEK Morgan Katz, MD, MHS; Juliana Bilowich;Alice Bonner, PhD, RN; Robin Jump, MD, PhD; and Molly Nace, MPH SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, poses a high risk for assisted living communities due to residents’ age, health status, and communal living environment. The COVID-19 response has largely focused on nursing homes, leaving assisted living communities in the United States with fragmented guidance on how to respond to COVID-19 challenges. This course provides comprehensive instruction and resources for administrators and direct-care staff of assisted living communities. Learners will hear from experts about best practices to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks and promote well-being. Topics discussed include development of emergency preparedness plans, infection and outbreak prevention, staffing considerations, testing, and contact tracing. The course also covers strategies for communicating with stakeholders, promoting resident and staff well-being, ...