The Respiratory Therapist's Role in Preventing Healthcare Acquired Infections
This presentation will discuss the respiratory therapist’s role in preventing HAI and reducing costs through compliance monitoring and mandatory reporting programs. The Respiratory Therapist’s role in helping hospitals to achieve reduced nosocomial infection rates will also be discussed. The presenter will share examples of infection prevention and employee monitoring programs that have been successfully implemented.
Successful completion of this course requires a score of 70% on the post-test.
Original webcast date: January 28, 2015
**Please note that all programs require the participant to view the entire program prior to taking the final quiz and obtaining a course certificate.**
2023
Approved for 1.00 CRCE Hours.
SEMINAR OBJECTIVES
Discuss the economic burden related to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs)
Explain the problems with the traditional definitions for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
Define the role of the Respiratory Therapist in the prevention of HAIs