Aseptic Technique: An Essential Strategy

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Transmission of microorganisms can occur during examinations, invasive procedures and all practices involving blood or body fluid, and is applicable in all clinical settings. Aseptic Technique is an essential strategy, second only to proper hand hygiene, in preventing the transmission of infection.

Program Highlights

Define Aseptic Technique

Explain the rationale for Aseptic Technique

Distinguish the difference between Clean and Sterile

Describe the skills needed to practice Aseptic Technique

Explain the basic principles of Medical Asepsis and Surgical Asepsis

Describe the applications of Aseptic Technique in the acute care setting

Identify when to use Antiseptics vs. Disinfectants

Learning Objective

To demonstrate ways to prevent the introduction of contamination into susceptible sites; and to prevent patient-to-patient, healthcare worker-to-patient, and patient-to-healthcare worker transmission of pathogenic microorganisms

Program Includes

18min Visual presentation (DVD)
1 Free site license upon request

Bonus Resource CD
10 Question Post Test with Answer Key
Study Guide

Clinical Advisors

Jean Druckenmiller, SM, (NRM), CIC

Marlene M. Schmid, PhD, RN, CIC

April Tracy, RN, BSN, ICP

Program Awards

HESCA Award, 2002 Bronze

This program is offered at a discount for members of:

Leaders In Health Care Education