Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Infection Control in Patient Care
Course Code
MDAK_059
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Nursing Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lilija Antoņēviča
Structure Unit Manager
Kristaps Circenis
Structural Unit
Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
Contacts
Riga, Anniņmuižas bulvāris 26a, mdak@rsu.lv, +371 67061568
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of healthcare associated infections, to enhance students' awareness and interest in research in this field, to give students an insight into current research and innovation in the prevention of healthcare associated infections.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, Microbiology with Virology and Parasitology, Histology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will know the key issues of epidemiology and the basics of specific and non-specific prevention of infectious diseases, methods of infection control and their application and provision in outpatient and inpatient healthcare, know principles and solutions of the anti-epidemic regime.
Skills
1.Will be able to apply methods of infection control in outpatient and inpatient care. Will be able to implement measures of the anti-epidemic regime for the health protection and preservation of the personnel and patients of medical institutions. Will acquire the skills to interpret policy documents regarding infection control.
Competences
1.As a result of mastering the subject students develop competence: opportunity to successfully work in the context of infection control, by integrating and using skills, knowledge and attitude appropriate for the situation.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work – independent work with literature sources. Report on current issues in infection control. Tests: students are assessed based on knowledge of the taught material; situational problem solving in classes;
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Examination
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Study course will be concluded with an oral examination, consisting of 2 questions (exam tickets) regarding contents of the course. Knowledge of students is assessed according to a 10-point system, by using assessment system described in RSU Study Regulations I.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Healthcare-associated infectious diseases. Theoretical background, contributing factors, epidemiology and etiology of healthcare associated infections.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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System of normative acts of the Republic of Latvia in the context of hygiene and epidemiology.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance. Determination of susceptibility of microorganisms to antimicrobials.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Epidemic process – socio ecological system. Structure of the epidemic process. Epidemiological surveillance. Tasks of epidemiological surveillance. Epidemiological investigation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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History of the epidemiology of infectious diseases. Description of the epidemic process. Infection transmission mechanism. Infection transmission factors. Susceptible organism. Specific prevention options for infectious diseases for staff and patient protection.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Hygienic and anti-epidemic plan of the medical institution. Hand hygiene. Personal hygiene and appearance of medical personnel. Employee health, medical examinations and vaccinations.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Hygienic and anti-epidemic plan of the medical institution. Hand hygiene. Personal hygiene and appearance of medical personnel. Employee health, medical examinations and vaccinations.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Disinfection, disinsection and deratization. Classification of disinfectants. Characteristics of disinfectant ingredients.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Aseptic. Antiseptic. Sterilization. Treatment of medical devices, equipment and materials in a medical facility.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Prevention of healthcare associated pneumonia. Guidelines and recent research.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Prevention of intravascular catheter infections. Guidelines and recent research.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Prevention of catheter-related urinary tract infections. Guidelines and recent research.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Prevention of surgical site infections. Guidelines and recent research.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Providing an isolation regimen if the patient has been diagnosed with infection.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Personal protective equipment for prevention of infections in a medical institution. Personal protective equipment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Provision of infection monitoring in a medical institution. Action by staff in case of healthcare associated infection or detection and multidrug-resistant microorganism. Ensuring internal control.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Latvijas Republikas ‘’Epidemioloģiskās drošības likums’’
2.
LR MK noteikumi Nr.581;
3.
LR MK noteikumi Nr.104;
4.
Brila A. Infekcijas slimību epidemioloģija. Nacionālais apgāds, 2009
5.
Klīniskās procedūras un pacientu drošība / Dzintra Puriņa, Ināra Upmale. Rīga : Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Sarkanā Krusta medicīnas koledža, 2018
Additional Reading
1.
ISO/TS 11139:2006 ‘’Sterilization of health care products – vocabulary’’;
2.
ECDC. 2013. Point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in European acute care hospitals. Stockholm: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control;
3.
Friedman, Candace and Newsome, Willam. 2011. IFIC Basic Concepts of Infection Control. 2nd Edition, IFIC;
4.
NHMRC. 2010. Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare. Commonwealth of Australia;
5.
Policy on cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation’’ Dutch Workingparty
6.
‘’Disinfection & Sterilization Guidelines Queensland Health Version 2’’