Puget Sound Chapter of APIC Virtual Chapter Meeting – August 26th, Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 26th from 12-2 p.m.
Title: Seniors as the Susceptible Host: Prevention Tips for HCWs
The elderly are an increasing population in healthcare and are some of our most susceptible hosts. Recognizing care practices that can increase the risk to these patients can keep them safer within healthcare. Flyer
Presented by: Jim Gauthier, MLT, CIC
Objectives:
Understand potential risks of transmission in the environment for residents
Understand the high-touch surfaces in the facility
Outline best practices for hand hygiene and cleaning & disinfection
Provide tools and resources for creating a safer and more satisfying environment of care
Sponsored by: Sean Reichle
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Zoom Meeting Login: apic.zoom.us/j/…
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Meeting ID: 982 9252 2645
Password: APIC4U
The Chapter website has the same registration and login info in case the links do not work in your email. community.apic.org/pugetsound/new-page2/events