Mentorship: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)

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Mentorship: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) Learn the importance of CAUTI prevention through these immersive activities on insertion with sterile technique and identifying possible sources of contamination. This presentation will train the eye to connect common errors to infection risks. Practice these simulated experiences to enrich you facility with knowledge to drive down CAUTI rates. What resources are included in mentorship? CAUTI: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Presentation This presentation guides you through the CAUTI module from background information to simulation, as well as debriefing. This guided presentation contains multiple media assets that can be used for CAUTI education. Catheter Insertion Using Sterile Technique Video This video serves as the correct how-to for inserting a urinary catheter with sterile technique. With the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) being high…
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Mentorship: Blood Cultures

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Mentorship: Blood Cultures Reducing the number of blood culture contaminations is a goal for the majority of healthcare systems. By focusing on likely moments when contamination might occur, these simulated experiences demonstrate best practices to prevent said contamination. From skin antisepsis, to scrubbing the rubber septa this presentation is sure to leave an impression. What resources are included with mentorship? Blood Culture Collection Educational Packet This comprehensive packet gives an in depth background on PPE, PPE simulations, and debriefing discussions. This packet will guide you through a train-the-trainer approach for you to gain the knowledge necessary to train your staff on the importance of PPE. Use of Simulation to Promote Best Practice for Obtaining Blood Cultures Presentation This presentation guides you through the blood culture module from background information to…
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Mentorship: Safe Injection Practices

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Learn the importance of safe injections practices to provide injections in a safe manner that protects the patient, healthcare worker, and others. In this presentation, elements of aseptic technique relating to injection practices are reviewed. Simulated experiences depict the key differences between multi-dose and single-dose vials. What resources are included in mentorship? Safe Injection Educational Packet This comprehensive packet gives an in depth background on safe injection practices, simulations, and debriefing discussions. This packet will guide you through a train-the-trainer approach for you to gain the knowledge necessary to train your staff on the importance of best practice on safe injections. Safe Injection Practices Presentation This presentation guides you through the safe injection practices module from background information to simulation, as well as debriefing. This guided presentation contains multiple media…
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Mentorship: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Mentorship: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Personal protective equipment (PPE) protects both the wearer and those around us. Learn about the various types of PPE, as well as when and how to use them. The use of simulations throughout this presentation provide visual examples that reinforce the importance of PPE use. What resources are included in mentorship? Personal Protective Equipment Educational Packet This comprehensive packet gives an in depth background on PPE, PPE simulations, and debriefing discussions. This packet will guide you through a train-the-trainer approach for you to gain the knowledge necessary to train your staff on the importance of PPE. Personal Protective Equipment Presentation This presentation is available to guide visual and auditory learners on the background, simulations, and debriefing of the PPE module. This is a complement to…
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Mentorship: Hand Hygiene and Asepsis

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Mentorship: Hand Hygiene and Asepsis Hand hygiene serves as one the best methods for reducing the spread of infection. Simulated experiences in this presentation illustrate how our hands can spread pathogens and how hand hygiene reduces pathogen transmission. Elements of aseptic technique are reviewed and contrasted against clean technique. What resources are included with mentorship? Hand Hygiene and Asepsis Educational Packet This comprehensive packet gives an in depth background on hand hygiene and asepsis, simulations, and debriefing discussions. This packet will guide you through a train-the-trainer approach for you to gain the knowledge necessary to train your staff on the importance of best practice on hand hygiene and asepsis. Hand Hygiene and Antisepsis Presentation This presentation guides you through the hand hygiene module from background information to simulation, as well…
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Mentorship: Cleaning and Disinfecting Medical Devices

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Mentorship: Cleaning and Disinfecting Medical Devices Cleaning and disinfecting medical devices that are not disposable is part of everyday care. Learn how reusable medical equipment impacts pathogen transmission, and review the types of disinfectants used to prevent this transmission. The Spaulding Classification is used as a guide in this session as we apply knowledge into practice minimizing the risk of pathogen transfer. What resources are included in mentorship? Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Medical Equipment Educational Packet This comprehensive packet gives an in depth background on cleaning and disinfection, simulations, and debriefing discussions. This packet will guide you through a train-the-trainer approach for you to gain the knowledge necessary to train your staff on the importance of best practice on cleaning and disinfection. Cleaning and Disinfection Presentation This presentation guides you…
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Mentorship Module: Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)

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Mentorship Module: Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections are serious healthcare-acquired infections. In this presentation, learn about intravascular devices, the significance of CLABSI in healthcare, practices that affect CLABSI rates, and how to best prevent CLABSIs. Simulated experiences immerse the learner into insertion, site care, accessing, and maintenance for an interactive presentation. What resources are included with mentorship? CLABSI Educational Packet This comprehensive packet gives an in depth background on CLABSIs, simulations, and debriefing discussions. This packet will guide you through a train-the-trainer approach for you to gain the knowledge necessary to train your staff on the importance of best practice for preventing CLABSIs. Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) Presentation This presentation guides you through the CLABSI module from background information to simulation, as well…
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Module – Surgical Site Infection

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Educational Module: Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Surgical site infections are preventable, and preventative measures often occur before the incision is made. Dive into this presentation to enhance your knowledge of preventing surgical site infections. Simulations on skin prep, post-op wound contamination, and antiseptic product selection bring knowledge to application.By the end of this module, participants will be able to:Define surgical site infection (SSI)Discuss the significance of surgical site infections.Discuss the role of skin antisepsis in the surgical setting for the prevention of SSIs.Compare different skin antisepsis products and recommendations for use.Identify breaks in sterile techniques that can lead to SSIs.Identify patient risk factors that contribute to a higher incidence of SSI.Define the role of antibiotics in the context of antimicrobial prophylaxis.Identify factors affecting antibiotic choice.The Kentucky Infection Prevention (KyIP) Training…
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Module – Safe Injection Practice

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Educational Module: Safe Injection Practice Learn the importance of safe injections practices to provide injections in a safe manner which protects the patient, healthcare worker, and others. In this presentation, elements of aseptic technique relating to injection practices are reviewed. Simulated experiences depict the key differences between multi-dose and single-dose vials.At the end of this Skill Station, participants will be able to:Review the basics of safe injection practices and their application to healthcareReview elements of aseptic technique relevant to injection practicesIdentify key differences between multi‐dose and single‐dose vials.Apply knowledge in practice to minimize risks and behaviors associated with unsafe injection practicesThe Kentucky Infection Prevention (KyIP) Training Center, located in Louisville, Kentucky, has developed the following content. As a collaborator with the CDC’s Project Firstline, KyIP Training Center is committed to…
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