Learning Objectives:

• Be able to lead a discussion for reducing infection related morbidity and mortality through:
  • Risk assessment for infection and transmission risks
  • Comprehensive infection control plan
  • Exposure control plan
  • Sanitary environment
  • Adequate sterilization and disinfection procedures
  • Standard and transmission based precautions
  • Surveillance for infections
  • Process improvement, compliance monitoring
  • Education of employees and patients