About This Course
This presentation will discuss the respiratory therapist’s role in preventing HAI and reducing costs through compliance monitoring and mandatory reporting programs. The Respiratory Therapist’s role in helping hospitals to achieve reduced nosocomial infection rates will also be discussed. The presenter will share examples of infection prevention and employee monitoring programs that have been successfully implemented.
Presenter
Cheryl Hoerr MBA, RRT, CPFT, FAARC
- To access the post-course quiz, you must watch the entire intro video. The course content you will be tested on is available as a PDF in the Resources section or Materials tab.
- AARC-University courses are reviewed and updated every 3 years to ensure the quality and relevance of your learning experience. You can only claim CRCE credit for a course once within its 3-year active period.
- This course was developed in 2015, and reviewed in 2021 and 2024.
Seminar Objectives
Discuss the economic burden related to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs).
Explain the problems with the traditional definitions for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP).
Define the role of the Respiratory Therapist in the prevention of HAIs.
Approved CRCE Hours
1.00
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