Infection Prevention and Control Legislative Framework

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This course will examine the legislation, guidelines, standards and best practices that determines IPAC practice and health policy. It will use case studies to demonstrate the roles and authority of various agencies and the collaboration that is required to address issues. An example is the investigation of IPAC lapses: how to determine sterilization failures, risk of transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens, and the processes involved in client lookbacks, device recalls and active surveillance. It will review workplace policies related to confidentiality, privacy of information, conflict of interests, ethics, health and safety, professionalism and principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare.

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