Principles of Infection Control and Prevention

This e-course introduces the basic principles of IPC in a corrections or detention setting. It discusses the requirements and challenges of effective IPC in this unique environment and presents evidence-based best practices of IPC.

Upon completion of this e-course, you will be able to:

• Identify the six elements in the Chain of Infection;
• Describe Standard Precautions;
• Define the three categories of Transmission-based Precautions;
• Describe the key concepts of cleaning, disinfection and contact time/wet time.

(NIC ID: 21ECAC2788)