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The
Department of Defense
Medical Interagency Satellite Training Program (MIST)
Present:
“OSHA Update:
Infection Control Practices for Clinicians and Outreach Educators”
Wednesday 20 June 2007; 1100-1300 ET
(Repeats from December 19, 2006)
a. Sponsors: This program is co-sponsored for
Military and Federal GETN subscribers by The South Central Center for Public
Health Preparedness in partnership with the Alabama Department of Public Health
and Department of Defense Medical Interagency Satellite Training Program with
the technical support of the Satellite Education Network (SEN) at Ft. Lee, VA.
b. Availability: This program will be available to military and federal GETN/MIST sites that have GETN/ATN/Warrior digital satellite downlinks. A listing of potential GETN receive sites can be seen here: GETN Site Location.
MIST affiliate satellite networks such as the VA’s Employee Education System and the Department of Justice Television Network may also carry this program but IAW with their own scheduling.
There is No C/Ku Band analog satellite for this pre-recorded program.
Videoconferencing may be available to selected military and federal VTC sites using the USA TNET or the USN CNET networks and other VTC networks able to connect to this satellite feed. Site coordinators using VTC are responsible for their own bridge coordination.
Will this program be Webcast? Archived….see final confirmation
c. Target Audience Statement: Military and federal nurses, social workers, counselors and educators who work in a clinic setting and/or provide outreach and education regarding infection control practices.
d. Program Description: As a result of the HIV epidemic in the mid-1980’s the concept of Universal Precautions was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 1991, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the Final Rule to improve working conditions and to promote safety for healthcare workers when caring for patients infected with blood-borne pathogens. The new law required compliance to the published federal guidelines by all healthcare facilities. This law is very important to the approach that healthcare workers take in caring for their patients. A few years after the concept of Universal Precautions was introduced, the definition and recommendations of Universal Precautions was revised and given the new name of Standard Precautions. Today, Standard Precautions is the protocol to be used to reduce the transmission risk of pathogens. This includes transmission from moist body substances and applies to all patients regardless of their diagnosis or resumed infection status. The requirements for Standard Precautions in everyday nursing practice includes thorough hand-washing with soap and water and before and after contact with a patient, after any contact with any microorganism and immediately after removing gloves. It is recommended that non-antibacterial soap be used for general patient care. Other aspects of the requirements for Standard Precautions includes wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), education and knowledge of housekeeping standards, proper waste disposal and laundry procedures. The focus of this program is to review the current guidelines for infection control practices; learn how to identify strategies for reducing antibiotic resistance within the population; and present current practices for controlling MRSA.
e. Program Objectives:
1. Name at least four of the components of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard including one which impacted healthcare’s Smallpox Vaccination Program.
2. List three examples of sharps with engineered sharps injury protections (SESIPS) devices which are detailed in the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act.
3. Discuss the importance of the CDC Guidelines for hand hygiene in reducing transmission of pathogenic
4. microorganisms to patients and personnel in healthcare settings.
5. Identify recommended strategies for reducing antibiotic resistance within the general population.
6. List public health strategies for effective control of outbreaks associated with new pathogens.
f. Faculty: Sharon G. Thompson, BSN, RN, Director, Infection Control Branch Alabama Department of Public Health
g. Interactivity/Questions: None for this pre-recorded program.
h. CEUs, CMEs, Certificates: Yes, see archived webcast link in confirmation!
i. DVD/Videotape Availability: None, sites should tape from broadcast.
j. Videotape release (if taping from broadcast): This FREE program is unclassified and non-scrambled. There are no copyright restrictions on these program, however they MAY NOT be videotaped and re-broadcast where fees are attached to its showing. They may also not be used for commercial purposes or for profit purposes by commercial organizations without additional permission of the sponsors.
k. Registration: All military and federal GETN sites MUST register for this FREE, public domain program to receive the necessary illumination authentication (GETN/Warrior dishes) and coordinates. Sites may register at: DOD-MIST Registration Site or by calling the DOD-MIST Satellite Program Registrations Coordinator, toll free at 877-820-0305 or 888-820-4898.
l. Future Programs: For future information on free interagency satellite broadcasts co-sponsored by the DOD MIST program (subject to change due to satellite availability and other scheduling issues) and other sponsors please visit this web site: (Information changes periodically; please refresh your browser upon each visit) http://www.dlnets.com/itv.htm#current.
m. Program Requests: Miss a program and would like it repeated? Make your request here: DOD-MIST Program Request Form.
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