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BHF 404

Infection Prevention and Control
Name: Infection Prevention and Control
Course Number: BHF 404
Credit(s): 3

Course Description

BHF 404 delves into effective infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to reduce infections across healthcare settings. Students gain insights into strategies for infection control and prevention, focusing on creating a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, volunteers, and healthcare providers. The course covers clinical areas such as acute care, physician’s offices, labor and delivery, dialysis, and TB control. (Formerly BHF 404 Topics: Disease Process and Infection Control)

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand how IPC practices stop the spread of infections and antimicrobial resistance in healthcare settings.
  • Learn and discuss risk factors within the patient care environment, including microorganisms, contributing to the burden of healthcare-acquired infections.
  • Learn and discuss methods of surveillance to prevent hard-to-treat infections.
  • Critically analyze healthcare professionals’ responsibilities in IPC.

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