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Leah Frederick

Leah owns the consulting firm Infection Prevention Consultants, LLC, providing infection prevention mentorship and program development services to for-profit and not-for-profit health care providers nationwide.

"The content, and demonstrations are absolutely fascinating and clarified a lot of my questions."

C.K. RN - Houston, Texas

"Very detailed and easy to follow and understand. This class make me so confident in taking care of residents with IV therapy. "

J.T. RN - Texas

"The details of explanation and pictures of different kinds of tubing and steps/procedures of IV/Central lines."

J.T. RN - Texas

"Could process and complete at my own pace found material very informative and increased my knowledge of cancer and medications."

R.B RN - Virginia

"Each section uses a wide number of examples for the student to understand , the concepts were very understandable especially when focusing on the specific details of a particular method/technique."

C.R. - Ontario, Canada

"The class was fantastic"

E.L. - Tyler, TX

"I like how easy it was to take this class with the test."

K.T. - Post Falls, Idaho

"Excellent and timely class as we just had a pharmacy dispensing Hizentra last week."

M.D. - Indianapolis, Indiana

"I was so worried about taking the class at first but I was very well pleased of how much I learned. I did it at my own pace and didn't feel rushed"

S.P. - Fredericksburg, Viginia

"I like that I can print out the information."

K.J. - Miramar Beach, Florida

"I most liked the detail of the material presented in the class. I had no idea how complicated wound care could be. Other things I enjoyed were the pop up glossary terms, the links to videos, and the organization of the material."

A.S. - Los Banos, California

"Being able to review my test and classes as much as I want. I love Pedagogy."

V.B. - Carlsbad, New Mexico

"The ability to re-read very interesting facts. This class is great."

V.B. - Carlsbad, New Mexico

"I appreciate the time allotted for the test."

D.G. - Junction, Texas

"I appreciate the time allotted for the test."

D.G. - Junction, Texas

"Very Thorough."

K.B. - Pearland, Texas

"I liked that it was online."

H.N. - Antioch, Tennessee

"Loved the amount of information, without all the filler!! I started infusing IVIG in the home setting just a few months ago. I learned several things from this class, and will need to acquire some additional equipment. I didn't realize what a dangerous situation I was creating for the patient and a liable situation I was putting myself in. I have shared your web site with my co-workers and hope they find you just as great!!!! "

E.T. - Nitro, West Virginia

"The information was brilliant! A lot better than expected for an online class."

V.C. - Lampasas, Texas

"Easy to follow."

C.J. - Junction, Texas

"Extremely informative. Class content was needed to fulfill my skills."

L.H. - Pascoag, Rhode Island

"I like the information format used. Very easy to read."

J.W. - Junction, Texas

"Very informative and useful."

K.E. - Junction, Texas

"Great content, very good information on the subject."

T.C. - Fort Worth, Texas

"I liked all the information that is provided, it makes me very knowledgeable about the subject."

T.C. - Fort Worth, Texas

"Very educating."

L.N. - Fort Worth, Texas

"Very Educating."

L.N. - Fort Worth, Texas

"The teachings are good. Keep on with the good work."

I.G. - Fort Worth, Texas

"This is a very important lesson. I liked it."

I.G. - Fort Worth, Texas

"Very informative, I loved all the illustrations. It was perfect."

F.H. - Fort Worth, Texas

"This course has been excellent and your assistance online is also commendable. It's like I had my own mentor sitting next to me. This course was brilliant. I found it extremely informative especially the videos and additional evidenced based learning."

K.R. RN - Buckinghamshire,UK

"The ease of taking the class online and receiving the rationale for the wrong answers. "

E.C. RN - Miles City, Montana

"Excellent content held my interest "

E.B. RN - Princeton, Missouri

"Online and cost effective."

E.B. RN - Great Falls, Montana

"Good review of current evidence based practice."

C.T. RN - Erie, Pennsylvania

"Ease of taking course; completeness of content."

P.D. RN - Tucson, Arizona

"I was pleasantly surprised to find this class offered online. I was able to take the course at my own pace and from the comfort of my own home!"

M.H. LPN Lincoln, NE

"I was very impressed with the class, information covered and content."

V.H. LPN Firth, NE

"The convenience of being home for the course and testing. I feel more confident doing IV infusion. I would recommend this course to anyone envolved with IV infusion."

R.L. LPN - Cordova, Tennessee

"Very comprehensive overall, learned something new with each chapter read! Great course :)"

A.C. LVN - Humble, Texas

"Very informative, having been a nurse for over 10 years now, this course still taught me something new! It was a joy to learn this way!"

A.C. LVN - Humble, Texas

"Able to review as much as needed."

S.D. LVN - ADON Kenedy, Texas

"Able to reference test questions, makes you read and read again."

S.D. LVN ADON - Kenedy, Texas

"Easy to follow"

L.A. LVN - Kenedy, Texas

"Very informative as a LVN of 20 years this was much more in depth. I learned more than I ever have with previous courses."

S.K. LVN - Humble, Texas

"I really enjoyed the pertinent information provided regarding IV therapy. I appreciated the detailed information provided on the anatomy of the vein, very informative!"

A.C. LVN - Humble, Texas

"I find that I can pay more attention and my grades are better with an online course. That was a great course."

S.K. LVN - Humble, Texas

"I find that I can pay more attention and my grades are better with an online course. That was a great course."

S.K. LVN - Humble, Texas

"It was thorough. Great Class!"

M.H. RN - ADON Humble, Texas

"Comprehensive program. Self pacing."

M.H. RN - ADON Humble, Texas

"Very Thorough!"

K.H. RN - Stormville, New York

"Online and easy to navigate!"

C.E. LPN - withheld

"Great Class! It is the most thorough program that I have ever seen."

M.H. RN ADON - Humble, Texas

"The ability to print the class as well as view it on the computer"

L.R. LVN - Mesquite, Texas

"The ease of taking the class online and receiving the rationale for the wrong answers. "

E.C. RN - Miles City, Montana

"Ability to complete on my own time. Refresh on information and techniques I do not use often related to my job title. "

B.L. RN DON - Bridgeport, West Virginia

"I found this course to be very educational, very up to date. The detailed curriculum awesome. Not an easy course by no means, but again very educational. "

S.B. LVN - Sherman, Texas

"Content was thorough. I really like the addition of the chat feature. It was great to be able to communicate with an instructor. It made the course feel personal and relevant. "

C.A. RN - Bulverde, Texas

"Studying in my own home "

P.P. RN - Lampasas, Texas

"I liked Being able to take part of it (the course), stop and come back. "

B.R. LVN - Gunter, Texas

"I liked the pictures showing how to do every step "

M.H. LVN - Gunter, Texas

"The ease of being able to continue at my own pace "

L.B. LPN - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

"Detailed course information."

C.M. LVN - Yorktown, Texas

"Excellent content held my interest "

E.B. RN - Princeton, Missouri

"I liked it very much very inclusive "

D.E. RN - Luling, Texas

"Class can be taken at my own time without rushing. "

A.Y. RN - Port Arthur, Texas

"I did it at home at my pace "

F.N. LVN - Paris, Texas

"I am most greatful for the fact that this class will be here for me for the rest of my life. I am sorry that I did not know about your class years before now."

E.B. LVN - Houston, Texas

"This class was well organized and each chapter was very clear and easy to understand. I feel better prepared after taking this class."

F.M. RN - Katy, Texas

"I liked that I could use the audio feature to listen to the content while performing other tasks."

M.P. RN - Humble, Texas

"Well organized and thorough."

M.H. RN, ADON - Humble, Texas

"I especially like the instructions on how to set up, add supplements, and initiate the TPN infusion. The video was awesome!"

D.W. RN - Humble, Texas

"It was a great review. Very informative!"

D.I. RN, DON - San Antonio, Texas

"Delivery of learning materials is wonderful. Everything is well illustrated, up to standard."

H.M. RN - Katy, Texas

"The staff was very helpful when I had difficulty accessing the program."

J.P. RN - Los Angeles, California

"Online and cost effective."

E.B. RN - Great Falls, Montana

"I feel [the course] was very helpful and important information was highlighted in questions."

J.M. LVN - Gunter, Texas

"The course was very interesting and I learned a lot."

D.L. LVN - Paris, Texas

"Content was interesting."

C.M. RN - Danville, West Virginia

"Convenience of doing this at home. Also, the practice questions were beneficial."

S.D. RN - Fort Worth, Texas

"Easy to understand format."

C.D. RN - Yorktown, Texas

"I liked the material presented and illustrations."

H.M. RN - Katy, Texas

"Challenging but effective refresh/learning experience."

F.M. RN - Katy, Texas

"I was able to take it on my own time."

Dr. R.N. - Hickory Hills, Illinois

"I could hard copy the material and read it at my convenience."

D.T. LVN - Clifton, Texas

"I really loved this class, it had everything I needed for my state licensure. This had all the components that I see when I go to an 8 hour IV therapy class for certification renewal."

K.H. LPN - Hastings, Nebraska

Infection Prevention and Control in Long-Term Care

An online continuing education course for nurses, medical health care professionals, and other interested individuals.

Preventing transmission of infections in a long-term care facility (LTCF) setting where residents are encouraged to be ambulatory and actively participate in group activities can be challenging. This course provides an overview of the risks of infection in the LTCF and reviews specific infections that may occur and prevention measures. In addition, the components of a successful Infection Control Program are presented, including surveillance and outbreak control. Links to Infection Prevention and Control resources are included to help develop and maintain an effective program to prevent and control infections in LTCFs.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

1. Define 2 factors affecting resistance to infection in the elderly.
2. Describe 2 specific infections that may develop in elderly residents of LTCFs and 1 method to prevent each of them.
3. Define 1 function of the Infection Preventionist in a LTCF.
4. Describe how to recognize an infection outbreak.
5. List 2 important topics of staff education.

Curriculum

Chapter 1
Definition

Chapter 2
Demographics

Chapter 3
Infection Risks

Characteristics of Elderly
Device Use
Institutional Factors

Chapter 4
Specific Infections

UTIs
Respiratory Tract Infections
Skin/Soft Tissue/Infestations
Other
Epidemic Infections
MDROs

Chapter 5
Infection Control Program

The ICP
The Infection Control Committee
Surveillance
Process

Antibiotic Stewardship
Other Aspects
Construction

Regulatory Aspects
State and Federal
OSHA
TJC
Program Elements
Risk Assessment
Plan
Outcomes
Environmental
Definitions
Analysis, Reporting, Dissemination of Information
Patient Care Practices: Policies and Procedures
Outbreak Control
Isolation Precautions
Isolation and MDROs
MRSA
VRE
C. difficile
Isolation and Bloodborne Pathogens
Hand Hygiene
Resident Health
Immunization Programs
Employee Health
Immunization Programs
Education of Employees
All staff
NAs
Housekeeping
Linen
Waste Disposal
Pest Control
Dietary Department
Activities Department

Chapter 6
Resources

Cost:	$ 25.00
Contact Hours:	1.5

Accreditation

This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.5 clock hours. Program Approval Number: 2222013-1.50-10560-dl-co

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