The tools to perform an Infection Control Risk Assessment at an ASC and create an Infection Control Plan.
2.0 Contact Hours for Nurses
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Using an Infection Control Risk Assessment to Create an Infection Control Plan for an ASC
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Using an Infection Control Risk Assessment to Create an Infection Control Plan for an ASC
New regulations now require ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) to perform an assessment of facility-specific infection risks and formulate, in writing, a plan to address those risks. This regulation is intended to ensure that ASCs are taking active steps to prevent transmission of infections to patients, staff, and visitors.
This course will provide the basic information and tools necessary to perform an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) at an ASC 
and to create an Infection Control Plan based on the findings of the risk assessment.
The course material will give step by step instructions on the process of performing an Infection Control Risk Assessment and writing an Infection Control Plan. In addition, participants will be provided with:
-downloadable reference material and links to nationally recognized infection control guidelines useful in performing the risk assessment and writing the Infection Control Plan
- an Infection Control Risk Assessment Tool in the form of an Excel spreadsheet. The tool facilitates the evaluation of infection risks in a systematic way and can be used for accreditation surveys to document compliance with standards.
- an Infection Control Plan template in the form of a Word document.
ACCREDITATION
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
AORN recognized this activity as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition did not imply that AORN or the ANCC Commission on Accreditation approved or endorsed any product included in the presentation.
Target Audience
Nurses and Health Professionals who are administratively responsible for the infection control program in an ambulatory surgical setting.
Contact Hours
2.0 Contact Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of this activity.
Purpose/ Goal Of This Activity:
The goal of this course is to equip the designated infection control professional at an ASC with the knowledge and tools necessary to create an Infection Control Plan for an ambulatory surgical center using an Infection Prevention and Control Risk Assessment. At the completion of this course, the RN will be able to use an Infection Control Risk Assessment to create an Infection Control Plan for an ASC.
Instructions For Completing This Course
Register for the course by clicking the link at the bottom of the page entitled REGISTER FOR COURSE. As you read through the material on the course pages, you will be occasionally prompted to answer exam questions. There is a total of 12 multiple choice questions in this course. You must achieve a grade of 80% (10 correct answers) to receive a certificate.
When you have answered the last exam question, the Course Results page will display. This page will contain your final grade and allow you to immediately print your certificate if you have scored a minimum grade of 80%. Your certificate will also be available on your Control Panel where you may print it at any time.
Course work does not need to be completed in one online session. You can log off at any point and return to the course at your convenience.
The Course Reference Page available at the completion of the course will contain many useful reference documents from notable sources pertinent to material covered in this course. An Excel spreadsheet with an ICRA assessment tool, an Infection Control Plan template, and links to all nationally recognized guidelines and recommendations necessary to serve as the basis for performing an infection control risk assessment in the ambulatory surgical setting will be available on that page at all times following successful completion of the course.
Registration Fee
The registration fee for this course is $39.00. Your registration fee includes two opportunities to pass the examination and permanent access to all reference material.
If you have any questions or concerns about this course, you may contact a Customer Service representative at 718-648-8080, or e-mail us at ceo.contact7@proceo.com.