Course Code: REL-ALL-0-AMDROS
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Discuss why multi-drug resistant organisms, or MDROs, are a concern for healthcare.
Identify at least two practices for preventing the transmission of multi-drug resistant organisms, or MDROs.
Outline:
Section 1: MDROs: Why You Should Be Concerned
What Are MDROs?
Why Should All Healthcare Staff Be Vigilant?
How Resistance Occurs
Patterns and Risks of Transmission
Locations of Concern
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: The Emerging Threat
CDC Threat Levels
Clostridioides Difficile
Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Strategies to Manage MDROs
Goals and Objectives
Your Role
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kimberly Matthews, RN
The content for this course was created or revised by Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post-Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.