Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions
Tracking # 20-1248250
Course overview
Infection control practices help prevent disease transmission and play a critical role in preventing healthcare-associated infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention establishes the recommendations for these practices in the healthcare setting. This activity incorporates a review of the essential components of standard precautions, safe injection practices, and transmission-based precautions to help keep both healthcare workers and patients safe.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons
Physician & Surgeon
Physician and Surgeon Compact License
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Podiatric Physicians
Podiatrist
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Doctor of Osteopathy
Medical Doctor
Physician Assistant
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Medical Doctor
Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination
Osteopathic Physician
Texas Medical Board - Physicians
Physician
Disclosure statements
The authors, editors, reviewers and planning committee members for this activity have no relevant financial relationships with an ACCME-defined ineligible company to disclose.