Course Objective

• Define hand hygiene and its importance in healthcare
• ⁠Describe different types of hand hygiene practices (hand washing, hand rubbing, etc.)
• ⁠List and describe the five critical moments for hand hygiene.
• ⁠Show the correct techniques for hand washing and hand rubbing
• ⁠Define PPE and its role in infection control
• List different types of PPE (gloves, masks, gowns, etc.) and their specific uses
• ⁠Show the proper procedures for putting on and taking off PPE
• ⁠Explain various spill kits (chemical, biological) and their specific uses
• List the items included in a biological spill kit
• ⁠Describe the steps for using a biological spill kit
• Define NSI and list common causes
• List immediate steps to take following an NSI.
• List the categories (contact, droplet, airborne) and their specific precautions
• ⁠Describe isolation protocols for different stakeholders
• Define CAI and HAI, and list the differences
• ⁠Explain what VAP‐CAUTI‐CLABSI are, including risk factors, prevention, and management