Description:
The intent of the program is to help hospice staff and volunteers recognize common infections and take steps to prevent or at least minimize them. Tips for success and resources are also provided so that hospice programs can manage infections and train staff more effectively.

Objective:

• Participant will be able to provide information on common infections.
• Participant will be able to describe infection prevention techniques.
• Participant will be able to discuss the updates to surveillance definitions in homes and hospice care (May 2008).
• Participant will be able to discuss the new Medicare Conditions of Participation (effective 12/2/08) regarding Infection Control in hospice.
• Participant will be able to list available resources.
• Participant will be able to offer training techniques for infection prevention in hospice.
  

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