Surgical Site Infection (SSI) / en Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:28:31 -0500 Thu, 24 Sep 20 12:16:31 -0500 Certificate in Non-acute Care Cleaning Train-the-Trainer Workshop (CNACC) /education-events/certificate-non-acute-care-cleaning-train-trainer-workshop-cnacc <h3><strong>Introductory pricing for 2020 is offered.  </strong></h3> <h3>Registration closes November 20th at 11:59pm Central.</h3> <p>The Certificate in Non-acute Care Cleaning offers front-line cleaning and disinfection workers/technicians a thorough educational opportunity on cleaning in the healthcare environment outside of acute care settings. This includes areas such as outpatient, long-term care and behavioral health facilities, and other situations, such as construction cleaning. </p> <p>Participants will get a solid foundation in infection prevention and control, including proper cleaning procedures and proper selection and use of cleaning and disinfecting agents. The full list of topics includes:</p> <p>•    Infection Prevention<br /> •    Interactions with Supervisors and Other Staff<br /> •    Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies<br /> •    Outpatient Areas<br /> •    Construction <br /> •    Long-term Care<br /> •    Behavioral Health Areas<br /> •    Additional Topics such Cleaning in COVID-19 testing sites, field hospitals, etc.<br />  </p> <p> </p> Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:16:31 -0500 Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician Virtual Train-the-Trainer Workshop (CSCT) /education-events/certified-surgical-cleaning-technician-virtual-train-trainer-workshop-csct <p>Using the train-the-trainer model, the Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) program prepares trainers to conduct certification training for surgical cleaning technicians, ensuring they are knowledgeable, skilled and fully prepared for their role in the operating room.</p> <p>Note that designated trainers are not tested; only technicians, leads or supervisors who go through the training provided by those who complete this program will take the certification exam. </p> <h3>Tuesday through Thursday, November 17-19, 2020<br /> 8:30am - 4:30pm Central</h3> <h4>Registration & Participation Process </h4> <ul> <li>Registration closes 11:59pm Central, November 3, 2020</li> </ul> <p><strong>Attendance Policy:</strong> Because you are being designated as a trainer of the CSCT program, it is important that you attend all 24 hours of training. Attendance will be taken; full participation is required.</p> Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:11:29 -0500 Surgical Site Infection (SSI)