Protection & Infection Prevention

Protected from head to toe

 

In health care today, it's more important than ever for clinicians to be equipped with the proper protective apparel. Used appropriately, the right gloves, gowns and masks help reduce the spread of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) among patients and visitors, as well as protecting healthcare workers from contamination and infections that can occur through patient contact, pandemic influenzas and other sources.

 

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Protective Apparel

The right protection for the procedure

Medical Exam Gloves

Nitrile Exam Gloves for use throughout the facility

PPE Dispensing System

Protection that follows your lead

Pandemic Preparedness

A guide for healthcare facilities

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A Patient's Guide to MRSA

An education brochure for patients around MRSA and how it can be prevented.
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Bacterial Filtration Efficiency

BFE comparison between K-C and Medline
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CDC's Patient Admissions Video on Hand Hygiene

A video developed by the CDC with support from the Safe Care Campaign and Kimberly-Clark to assist patients in understanding proper hand hygiene and how to ask healthcare professionals to comply.
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Consolidated PPE Brochure

Consolidated brochure of masks, gloves, gowns
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Flu Preparedness calculator

Calculator for PPE stocking needs in a pandemic
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A Bundle of Joy: Evidence-Based Prevention of BSIs: Multi-Center Success

A review of best practices developed by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for reducing central-line bloodstream infections .
Accredited for:
  • Nurses 1.0 CH CA Board
  • IACET 0.1 (1.0 CH)
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An Unkind Cut: Focus on Exogenous Factors in Preventing SSIs

A discussion of how the apparel, devices, and techniques used by surgical team members can contribute to development of surgical site infections.
Accredited for:
  • Nurses 1.0 CH
  • Surgical Technologists 1.0 CH AST
  • IACET 0.1 (1.0 CH)
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Chapter 1: Front Line in Infection Control

A non-accredited program for Environmental Services Professionals.
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Chapter 2: Cleaning Operating and Procedure Rooms

A non-accredited program for Environmental Services Professionals.
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Chapter 3: Cleaning the Occupied and Discharged Patient Room

A non-accredited program for Environmental Services Professionals.
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Does the Glove Fit?

A discussion of considerations in selecting medical gloves for healthcare workers exposed to infectious and hazardous material.
Accredited for:
  • Nurses (CA Board) 1.0 CH
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ESP: Decontamination Attire

A discussion of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers exposed to bloodborne pathogens.
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  • Central Sterile/Sterile Processing 1.0 CH
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ESP: Steam Sterilizer Loading

A discussion of proper loading techniques for steam sterilizers.
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  • Central Sterile/Sterile Processing 1.0 CH
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Getting Your Hands Around Hand Hygiene

An overview of the importance of hand hygiene in preventing nosocomial infection and discussion of hand hygiene techniques.
Accredited for:
  • Nurses 1.0 CH
  • IACET 0.1 (1.0 CH)
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How New Technologies and Practices Will Impact Patient Safety

An overview of new information technologies designed to improve patient safety and increase operational efficiencies.
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  • Nurses 1.25 CH
  • Respiratory Therapists 1.0 CRCE AARC* No RT credit for Online
  • IACET 0.1 (1.0 CH)
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