Puget Sound Chapter of APIC Virtual Chapter Meeting – August 26th, Noon – 2:00 p.m.

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

Register for this meeting at events.eventzilla.net/e/…

Zoom Meeting Login: apic.zoom.us/j/…

Or dial-in: 877-853-5257 US Toll-free

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