Infection Control for In Home Care Program is a 40-minute narrated PowerPoint presentation for infection prevention in home care, and covers the following information to assist you in being in compliance with regulatory agencies:

• A review of the chain of infection and infectious agent, reservoir of agent, portal of exit, portal of entry, and the susceptible host
• A review of the modes of transmission and contact, airborne, vehicle, vector
• How to reduce the risk of infection
• Basic infection prevention practices
• Assessing the client and home environment
• Wound care; clean vs sterile technique
• Urinary tract care
• Home infusion therapy
• Use of PPE and compliance with the OSHA regulations
• Managing clients with multi-drug resistant organisms
• Surveillance of home care acquired infections, infection definitions for home care
• Steps to follow during an outbreak investigation
• Occupational health: Work restrictions
• Post exposure evaluation and follow-up
• IP orientation program
• Annual education for bloodborne pathogens