B9413 - Promozione della sicurezza delle cure e Rischio infettivo

Learning outcomes

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) represent an increasingly significant health and social problem. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: • define the epidemiological aspects of the main HAIs, understanding the importance of good healthcare practices; • implement prevention and care strategies for individuals with infections from transmissible microorganisms; • implement prevention, control, and surveillance interventions for HAIs (HAIs). The course will explore best practices and preventive interventions for controlling infectious risks, also exploring the role of the expert nurse in infection control.

Course contents

Introduction to Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI):

- Definition and Regulatory Framework

- Role of the ISRI and Role of the Link Nurse

- Standard and Contact Isolation Precautionary Measures

Surveillance and Monitoring of Infectious Risk:

- Active and Passive Surveillance Systems

- Main Epidemiological Indicators

- Role of the Infection Prevention and Control Service (ICP)

Role and Precautions for the Use of Detergents and Antiseptics:

- Best Practices for Skin Care in Pediatric and Adult Patients, with and without Lesions

- Sanitization and Management of Care Environments

Medical Device Reprocessing Process:

- Categories of Devices Involved

- Operational Phases of Reprocessing

- Quality System Management, Validation

- Documentation and Traceability

Transmission Prevention Measures:

- Bundles for the Prevention of the Main HAIs

- Nursing Management of Colonized Patients or infected

- Correct Microbiological Sampling Techniques

Infection Prevention and Nursing Management of Surgical Wounds Closing by Primary Intention:

- Classification of Surgical Wounds

- Prevention of Surgical Site Infections (SSI)

- Nursing Interventions

- Nursing Documentation and Monitoring

Readings/Bibliography

- Compendium CCM2010 Ministry of Health WHO Guidelines - Clean Care - Hand Hygiene Italian Version

- Memo 5 Sterilization in Healthcare and Social-Health Settings (RER)

- Memo 6 Antisepsis and Disinfection (RER)

- ECDC Definitions and Infection Criteria for HAIs

- Dossier 190 Urinary Tract Infections (RER)

- Dossier 123 Epidemics of Related Infections (RER)

- Dossier 261 Prevention of Surgical Site Infections (SSI)

- Regional Government Decision 318/2013 Guidelines for Healthcare Providers for the Management of Infectious Risk: Healthcare-Associated Infections and Responsible Use of Antibiotics (Emilia-Romagna Region)

- Articles suggested by the instructor during the course

Teaching methods

- Lecture

- Case analysis and discussion

Assessment methods

Written test with multiple-choice and open-ended questions

Teaching tools

PC with video projector, internet connection, slides, articles

Office hours

See the website of Riccardo Triani