DHA Infection Prevention and Control Fundamentals

September 23, 2024 to September 26, 2024

Program Description: 

Infection and Prevention Control is one of the six Clinical Quality Management programs that work together to define, measure, assure, and improve the quality of care received by Military Health System beneficiaries. This live, interactive course addresses key knowledge, concepts, and skills all entry-level Infection Preventionists (IPs) share. Participants will discover how the IP role supports Defense Health Agency’s (DHA’s) goal to achieve zero instances of preventable harm, based on DHA Procedures Manual (DHA DHA-PM) 6025.13.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for physicians, nurses, physician pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Verbalize at least three components of a successful Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Program.
  2. Implement strategies for standard and transmission-based precautions in healthcare settings.
  3. Define how pathogenic organisms spread in healthcare settings.
  4. Recognize the role of Antimicrobial Stewardship in reducing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance.
  5. Describe applied surveillance practices for prevention of infections.
  6. Describe measures to prevent transmission of blood-borne pathogens.
  7. Explain the role of IPC for high-level disinfection of medical equipment and devices.
  8. Summarize the role of IPC in the sterilization of medical equipment and devices.
  9. Define the infection preventionist’s role as it relates to construction and renovation
  10. Describe how accreditation standards influence IPC.
  11. Identify the appropriate resources and evidence-based practices to support decision-making.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 23.75 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 23.75 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 23.75 Pharmacists (ACPE)
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    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacists. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 23.75 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.
  • 23.75 Pharmacy Technicians (ACPE)
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    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacy Technicians. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 23.75 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 23.75 Dentists and Allied Dental Staff (ADA CERP)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 23.75 continuing education credits

  • 23.75 Physicians (ACCME)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 23.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 23.75 Nurses (ANCC)
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 23.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 23.75 Certificate of Attendance
  • 23.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 23.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
09/16/2024
Course expires: 
10/10/2024
Event starts: 
09/23/2024 - 9:30am EDT
Event ends: 
09/26/2024 - 5:15pm EDT
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Defense Health Agency Clinical Quality Management and Research and Development Team. Presenters have no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, Planning Committee Members and reviewers have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose. All faculty members have no financial or non-financial interest to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 23.75 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 23.75 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 23.75 Pharmacists (ACPE)
    <JA4008136-0000-24-131-L05-P>
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacists. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 23.75 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.
  • 23.75 Pharmacy Technicians (ACPE)
    <JA4008136-0000-24-131-L05-T>

    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacy Technicians. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 23.75 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 23.75 Dentists and Allied Dental Staff (ADA CERP)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 23.75 continuing education credits

  • 23.75 Physicians (ACCME)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 23.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 23.75 Nurses (ANCC)
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 23.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 23.75 Certificate of Attendance
  • 23.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 23.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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