Tuberculosis in Healthcare Facilities

$19.95

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PLEASE NOTE:

You will have 72 hours from purchase to complete the interactive course.

The online interactive course includes interactive knowledge checks / quiz questions, and you WILL receive a certificate on completion.

You will have 48 hours from purchase to watch the streaming video.

The streaming video does NOT include a certificate of completion.

Description

Early in 1996 OSHA issued Tuberculosis Directives that enforce the 1994 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tuberculosis Prevention Guidelines, and allow for the wearing of new classes of NIOSH approved respirators/masks as well as HEPA masks.

"Tuberculosis in the Healthcare Environment" includes the changes in respiratory protection requirements. This program are designed to assist facilities and operations whose employees have a risk of exposure to tuberculosis. They also help employees understand the nature of the disease, as well as what they can do to protect themselves from infection. Length: 24 minutes

Topics Include:

Epidemiology and Symptoms of Tuberculosis
Modes by Which Tuberculosis is Transmitted
The CDC Guidelines
The Exposure Control Plan
Recognition of Exposure Situations
Practices to Prevent Exposure
Administrative and Engineering Controls
Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (Including Respirators)...and more

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