New York Infection Control, including Sepsis (366)

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Course Summary

Infection control training for all New York healthcare professionals, including responsibility for adhering to accepted principles and monitoring the performance of all for whom one is responsible. Reviews the mechanisms of transmission along with strategies of prevention and control, including sepsis. Coverage of controls, PPE, and practices to protect both patients and workers.

Approval information: New York: Infection Control and Prevention is approved by the New York State Department of Education (provider #IC166) and the New York State Department of Health (provider #TP02076) for all healthcare professionals. Approval expires July 27, 2027.

Criteria for Successful Completion

Study the course material, achieve a score of 80% or higher on the post test (the post test can be repeated if a learner scores less than 80%), complete the course evaluation, and pay where required. No partial credit will be awarded.

Instructional Level

Introductory

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ATrain Education, Inc. received no outside financial or commercial support in the preparation, presentation, or implementation of this learning activity and has no affiliation with any company whose products or services are mentioned in this activity.

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Target Audience

All healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

When you finish this course you will be able to*:

  1. Summarize the most prevalent risk factors for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
  2. Define “zero tolerance” as it applies to infection prevention.
  3. Recall and explain each of the six links in the Chain of Infection.
  4. Outline the use of engineering and work practice controls to reduce the opportunity for exposure to potentially infectious material (POIM).
  5. Explain both the importance and practice of hand hygiene in preventing HAIs.
  6. Understand the importance of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
  7. State the signs and symptoms of sepsis and the importance of early recognition.

*Please note: attainment of course objectives will be assessed in the course evaluation.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 Contact hours
Course opens: 
06/06/2026
Course expires: 
07/27/2027
Cost:
$29.00
Rating: 
0

Marian McDonald, RN, MSN, CIC (retired) and Lauren Robertson, BA, MPT

Approved by NY State Dept of Health, provider #TP02076 and NY State Education Dept, provider #IC166.
As mandated by Chapter 786 of NYS Laws of 1992.

Available Credit

  • 4.00 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$29.00
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