CLINICAL RESOURCES
Ecolab supports a wide range of training programs, research and resources to help increase efficiency, improve outcomes and reduce the risk of HAIs.
Complimentary Webinar -
A Programmatic Approach to Environmental Hygiene
As the monitoring, evaluation and improvement practices in environmental hygiene continue to evolve, a practical, programmatic approach to improving environmental hygiene is recommended.
This webinar was presented during a lunchtime presentation delivered at Joint Commission Resources' seminar Infection Prevention and Environment of Care: Partnership and Collaboration.
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for more information or to view this webinar.
APIC ANYWHERE™
With declining healthcare and travel budgets, it is becoming increasingly challenging for healthcare workers to access quality education on relevant topics. For this reason, Ecolab is a Founding Supporter of the APIC ANYWHERE™ training center designed to bring infection prevention education to infection preventionists as well as the more than 9 million U.S. healthcare workers who impact patient safety every day.
Launced in 2009 by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc., APIC ANYWHERE™ provides comprehensive, evidence-based healthcare-associated infection (HAI) reduction strategies, education and training. Accessible anytime, anywhere, APIC ANYWHERE™ delivers credible, essential conent in a user-friendly, interactive format.
COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:
- Essentials of Infection Prevention™ (EIP) - a thorough, competency-based review of the basics of infection prevention geared to all healthcare workers.
- Microbiology 101 for Infection Preventionists - a self-directed, comprehensive course on microbiological concepts that will aid decision making in infection prevention practice.
- EPI Primer - a fndamental understanding of infection prevention and the varied roles and responsibilities of infection preventionists to enhance collaboration in the advancement of patient safety.
Through APIC ANYWHERE™, users also have access to:
- APIC TEXT ONLINE - the complete, searchable reference tool for infection prevention
- Webinars - 60-90 minute live and archived presentations on current issues in infection prevention
- Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Elimination Library - in-depth training on critical infection prevention topics
- Certification Review - review course for those seeking the certification in infection control (CIC) designation
For more information, visit http://www.apic.org/anywhere
Ecolab Presents - The Best of APIC ANYWHERE™
Environmental Hygiene Series
The Risk of Pathogen Transmission from Environmental Surfaces, and What We Can Do About It
Presenter: John Boyce, MD Chief, Infectious Diseases Section, Hospital of Saint Raphael
CMS Environmental Hygiene Regulations: 5 Steps to Compliance and Improved Patient Safety
Presenter: Philip Carling, MD Director of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology, Caritas Carney Hospital, Boston
Professor at Boston University School of Medicine
Challenging Microbes - Practice Guidance for Healthcare Environmental Cleaning
Presenters: John Scherberger, CHESP Director, Environmental Services, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care
Nancy Bjerke, RN, CIC IC Consultant at Infection Control Associates
Elimination of Clostridium difficile Transmission in Healthcare Settings
Presenter: Ruth Carrico, PhD, RN, CIC Assistant Professor, School of Public Health and Informations Sciences, University of Louisville
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RECOMMENDED LINKS TO GUIDELINES / REGULATIONS /STANDARDS
Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings (CDC)
SHEA Guidelines and Position Papers
