Sterile Processing
“Part 1: Importance of a Standardized Process for Infection Prevention: Reaching Every Patient, Every Time”
3M Health Care Academy* presents..."Part 1: Importance of a Standardized Process for Infection Prevention: Reaching Every Patient, Every Time" The epidemiology of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) and surgical site infections (SSI) will be discussed and how establishing a standardized, every patient, every time process and outcomes directed patient interventions can help reduce practice variability and ultimately help […]
“Brushing Up on Quality 2.0, Infection Control in the Dental Setting”
3M Health Care Academy* presents..."Beyond Clean" all-day educational conference: Brushing Up on Quality 2.0, Infection Control in the Dental Setting The sessions include: Using Lasers Can Help Us See the Light | 8:00 AM (CENTRAL) Learning Your Lines: Water & Suction Line Compliance in the Dental Space | 9:15 AM (CENTRAL) Are You In Compliance? […]
“Peripheral IVs: CENTRAL to Improving Patient Outcomes “
3m* Health Care Academy presents..."Peripheral IVs: CENTRAL to Improving Patient Outcomes " What is your PIV care and maintenance protocol? Join us for a webinar that explores this important, yet often overlooked part of vascular access. We will discuss current evidence, trends, and best practices demonstrating the need to make PIVs a CENTRAL focus. Learning […]
“Respirator Fit Testing: What’s Required and Why It’s Important”
3M Health Care Academy* presents…..."Respirator Fit Testing: What’s Required and Why It’s Important" Respirator fit testing is an OSHA requirement for tight-fitting respirators. Our experience with COVID19 has refocused our attention on fit testing programs, their effectiveness and value. This presentation will review the requirements, common misconceptions, and the science supporting fit testing. Strategies for establishing […]
“Mission: Control Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales (CRE): A Superbug’s Superpowers”
3M* in partnership with CCCI present..."Mission: Control Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales (CRE): A Superbug's Superpowers" This isn't your average discussion on bacteria transmission and healthcare setting infections. Get ready to discover the "superbug" of all bacteria, Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), and the impact it can have on the health of surgical patients. How is CRE transmitted? Is it […]
“The Science Behind Source Control & the Effort to Limit the Spread of Infectious Agents in a Healthcare Setting”
3M Health Care Academy* presents…"The Science Behind Source Control & the Effort to Limit the Spread of Infectious Agents in a Healthcare Setting" This session will discuss the use of masks and respirators as source control in healthcare. Masks and respirators are a pivotal intervention in the effort to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that […]
“Steam Sterilization Cycle Optimization”
3M Health Care Academy* presents…"Steam Sterilization Cycle Optimization" The understanding of steam sterilization cycles remains a key challenge to ensure effectiveness and increase compatibility whilst preventing the need to reprocess loads due to excess moisture. This webinar will deliver key elements to improve the cycle configuration, addressing common challenges and sharing some strategies on how to […]
On-demand: “Personal Protective Equipment: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You”
Pfiedler Education* presents...On-demand: "Personal Protective Equipment: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You" Every healthcare working who cares for patients, or supports the staff who care for patients, will most likely have to use personal protective equipment (PPE) at some point during their work duties. Whether a nurse, a sterile processing technician, an environmental services […]
Meet the Experts Series – Part 1: Innovative Approaches to Reduce Surgical Site Infections–Anesthesia Department Roles
3M Health Care Academy* presents…Meet the Experts Series - Part 1: "Innovative Approaches to Reduce Surgical Site Infections–Anesthesia Department Roles" Healthcare associated infections (HAIs)—specifically surgical site infections (SSIs)—continue to be an area of concern and focus to reduce patient risk and improve outcomes following surgical procedures. This webinar reviews current and innovative surveillance strategies and interventions […]
Meet the Experts Series – Part 2: “SSI Reduction Protocol Development”
3M Health Care Academy* presents…Meet the Experts Series - Part 2: "SSI Reduction Protocol Development" Amid the SARS CoV-2 pandemic a large urban hospital facility implemented a preoperative decolonization protocol for outpatient surgical patients. The intent was to reduce the risk of surgical site infection and readmission of the post-surgical patient. The goal was achieved. Learn […]
