Influenza Prevention
CDC, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) recommend that all U.S. health care workers get vaccinated annually against influenza. Influenza (the flu) can be a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Anyone can get sick from the flu. Influenza outbreaks in hospitals and long-term care facilities have been attributed to low influenza vaccination coverage among health care workers in those facilities. During the 2010-2011 influenza seasons, coverage for influenza vaccination among health care workers was estimated at 63.5 percent.
Upon completion of the learning event, the Learner will have displayed the ability to recognize the means by which influenza is spread and recommended measures to prevent its spread. This course is designed to educate workers over the risks of exposure to influenza, especially for medical personnel. This course will educate workers over how to reduce the risk of contracting the flu. This course is based upon OSHA and CDC guidelines.
Relevant Standards: N/A
- Linear Duration/min: 00:08:27
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: This course is designed for all employees.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- MED 13.1.0 Recognize the course’s objectives 01:15
- MED 13.2.0 Identify recommended methods for preventing the spread of flu viruses in the workplace 03:27
