2 Hours Infection Control: Strategies for Prevention and Compliance for Florida Nurses

Course overview

"2 Hours Infection Control: Strategies for Prevention and Compliance" is a comprehensive continuing education course designed to help Florida nurses effectively prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. The course covers key principles such as the chain of infection, modes of transmission, standard and transmission-based precautions, and Florida-specific public health reporting requirements. It also explores practical applications, including infection control in high-risk populations, post-exposure protocols, antimicrobial stewardship, and legal responsibilities under OSHA and Florida law. Nurses will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to protect themselves, their patients, and the broader community from healthcare-associated infections.