Physician’s Endoscopy has negotiated a special rate for Infection Control Training. See the Links below to sign up. After you have signed up – within 24 hours you will receive a link to conference that you signed up for. Upon the completion of the conference, send the codes given during the presentation to [email protected] to receive a certificate. The certificate will be in the name of the individual who signed up for the session in the link below.
ASC Infection Control Coordinator Training 101
Overview:
This full-day course will focus both on the basic skills necessary to become an infection control coordinator and to build on skills that current coordinators already have. Particular emphasis is placed on the infection control challenges of our current environment and preparing for more rigorous surveys in the near future. This program can be supplemented with ASC Infection Control Coordinator Training 201 (See Below).
We will apply for 6 hours of IPCH Credits for CAIP certificants.
Date, Time and Format:
The Conference will be presented through Virtual Conferencing on July 23, 2021 beginning at 8 am EDT and ending at approximately 5 pm EDT.
The format will be six individual presentations with time for questions and answers from the participants. All conferences presented by the ASC Podcast with John Goehle are highly interactive and engaging.
Conference Content:
- Discuss IP role including the job description
- Create an IP training program
- Identify nationally recognized IP guidelines
- Review accepted standards & guidelines for cleaning/disinfection/sterilization
- Explore Environment of Care Strategies
- Understanding cleaning/disinfection practice including product selection
To Sign up for the program:
The total cost of the program is $99.99 (half off the normal price). To signup, Select “Add to Cart” below and then click on “Checkout/Shopping Cart” to go to a secure payment portal. If you have any questions, please email John at [email protected] or call him at 585-594-1167. We can also invoice you if that is more convenient.
ASC Infection Control Coordinator Training 201
Overview:
This full-day course will focus on more advanced topics in ASC Infection Control and is a companion to our ASC Infection Control Coordinator Training 101 (see above). The program will provide information on performing the annual IP risk assessment, performing IP investigations and preparing for Surveys. Particular emphasis is placed on the infection control challenges of our current environment and preparing for more rigorous surveys in the near future.
We will apply for 6 hours of IPCH Credits for CAIP certificants.
Date, Time and Format:
The Conference will be presented through Virtual Conferencing on July 26, 2021 beginning at 8 am EDT and ending at approximately 5 pm EDT.
The format will be six individual presentations with time for questions and answers from the participants. All conferences presented by the ASC Podcast with John Goehle are highly interactive and engaging.
Conference Goals:
- Performing. an IP risk assessment
- Develop audit procedures / surveillance tools
- Conducting a post-op infection investigation
- Facilitation of IP training (who/what/when)
- Review Point of Use cleaning & transportation of contaminated instruments to decontamination.
- Discuss strategies for compliance with the CMS Infection Control Worksheet
To Sign up for the program:
The total cost of the program is $99.99 (half off the normal price). To signup, Select “Add to Cart” below and then click on “Checkout/Shopping Cart” to go to a secure payment portal. If you have any questions, please email John at [email protected] or call him at 585-594-1167. We can also invoice you if that is more convenient.
ASC Infection Control Coordinator Training 2020 – Recorded in April 2020
We also have a recording of the program in April 2020 available if you need immediate training.
To Sign up for the program:
The total cost of the program is $99.99 (half off the normal price). To signup, Select “Add to Cart” below and then click on “Checkout/Shopping Cart” to go to a secure payment portal. If you have any questions, please email John at [email protected] or call him at 585-594-1167. We can also invoice you if that is more convenient.
Information about the Program:
Protecting your Staff and Patients from Infection in Today’s Environment
Overview:
A recording of the training program to prepare nurses for the role as an infection control infection prevention coordinator or to improve the skills of infection prevention coordinators in the ambulatory surgery setting recorded on April 7, 2020. This full-day course focused both on the basic skills necessary to become an infection control coordinator and to build on skills that current coordinators already have. Particular emphasis is placed on the infection control challenges of our current environment and preparing for more rigorous surveys in the near future.
The Course has been Approved by the Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification for 5.75 IPCH Credits for CAIP certificants.
Agenda:
- Part 1: The Role and Responsibilities of the Infection Preventionist
- Explain CMS’s required key components of an infection prevention program
- Review the role of the Governing Body
- Discuss the Integration of infection control (IC) and quality assurance and improvement (QAPI)
- Define the Infection Preventionist (IP)
- List the role and responsibilities of the Infection Preventionist
- Part 2: Developing An Effective Infection Control Plan
- Review CMS’s requirements of an infection prevention program
- Define the role of key members of the infection control committee
- Explain factors to consider when creating an infection control plan
- List components to consider when customizing your infection control plan
- Part 3: Performing an Infection Control Risk Assessment
- Define an infection control risk assessment
- Discuss elements to include in an infection risk assessment
- Propose ways of customizing the risk assessment performed
- Review a sample risk assessment
- Part 4: Performing an Infection Investigation
- Define Surgical Site Infections (SSI)
- Discuss the incidence of SSI
- Explain the purpose of an investigation
- Develop an infection investigation tool
- Review how to use the tool
- Questions and Answers
- Live attendees can ask questions both during the presentations and at the end.
Download Full Infection Control Program Agenda