At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the importance of continuous room decontamination in prevention of pathogen transmission
- Outline newer technologies in surface disinfection
- Identify benefits of antiseptic versus antibiotic in nasal decolonization
- Describe current studies related to decolonization strategies
- State the current professional guidelines for use of CHG to prevent intravascular catheter infections
- Verbalize the science behind utilizing CHG for disinfection of needleless connectors