Infection control strategies to protect healthcare workers from occupational exposures to infectious diseases
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Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
5 continuing medical education hours
ACA-20240001428
5 CMEOnlineCertificateLectureEnglishالعربية
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Introduction
we identified a learning gap among participants inInfection control strategies to protect healthcare workers from occupational exposures to infectious diseases Learners may lack understanding of the various types of occupational exposures beyond common ones like needlestick injuries
- Learners may not be aware of all the vaccines recommended for healthcare workers or the rationale behind each vaccination.
- Learners may not be aware of all the vaccines recommended for healthcare workers or the rationale behind each vaccination.
- Learners may lack understanding of the potential side effects and complications associated with exposure to bloodborne pathogens or surgical procedures
Objectives
- Understand the concept of occupational exposure in healthcare settings.
- Identify different types of occupational exposures such as bloodborne pathogens, sharps injuries, chemical exposures, and airborne infections.
- Identify common healthcare-associated infections and their prevention strategies.
- Learn about the recommended schedule for vaccinations and potential contraindications.
- Learn safe handling techniques for sharp instruments and devices.
- Understand the potential side effects and complications following exposure to bloodborne pathogens or surgical procedures.
Outcomes
By the end of this event, the learners will be able to Define occupational exposure in healthcare settings.
- Identify different types of occupational exposures (e.g., bloodborne pathogens, sharps injuries, chemical exposures, airborne infections)
- Identify common healthcare-associated infections and their modes of transmission.
- Explain the importance of vaccination in preventing infectious diseases.
- Demonstrate safe handling techniques for sharp instruments and devices
Target Audience
All professions Medicals
Trainers
Marwa Salah Ahmed Osman
Laboratory Science
Microbiology Laboratory