Improving the Care of Long-Term Care Facility Residents with Infections Course
The 'Improving the Care of Long-Term Care Facility Residents with Infections' course, which is part of the AntiBiotic Stewardship in Long-Term Care Environment (ABLE) Program is designed for healthcare providers, particularly nursing staff, who want to improve the care of older adults with suspected infections. The overall theme of the education is antibiotic stewardship. The course consists of six 30-minute computer modules offered through CourseSites and is self-paced.
The 'Improving the Care of Long-Term Care Facility Residents with Infections' course, which is part of the AntiBiotic Stewardship in Long-Term Care Environment (ABLE) Program is designed for healthcare providers, particularly nursing staff, who want to improve the care of older adults with suspected infections. The overall theme of the education is antibiotic stewardship. The course consists of six 30-minute computer modules offered through CourseSites and is self-paced.
Topics that are covered include:
- Signs and Symptoms of Infection in Older Adults
- Urinary Tract Infections vs. Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Bronchitis and Pneumonia
- Isolation Preacautions
- Collecting Samples for Microbiological Culture
- Communication with Providers
The course will be moderated by Robin Jump, MD, PhD. Register for the course here. For more information, click here.
For more information, please email or call Robin Jump, MD, PhD at robinjump@gmail.com or 440-915-8662.