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This webinar emphasized the importance of adhering to the basics of environmental cleaning and disinfection to promote patient and resident safety, staff wellness, and reduce healthcare acquired infections. Content is geared for environmental services workers, certified nurse aides, and nurses in long term care, hospitals, outpatient settings and clinics.

Objectives:

1. Identify the chain of infection and environment of care in the spread of infections.
2. Differentiate between cleaning and disinfecting.
3. Understand contact time and high touch surfaces.
4. Apply strategies and tips to support cleaning and disinfection compliance in healthcare environments.
5. Describe Project Firstline and available training.

Speaker:

Cheri Fast, RN, BSN, CIC
Program Manager | South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care

With over 30 years in healthcare, Cheri is a creative and passionate nurse. She has worked with facilities, healthcare providers, community leaders and patients on multiple healthcare initiatives, including antibiotic stewardship. Cheri recently obtained her certification in Infection Control; she is currently leading the Project Firstline Initiative in South Dakota and is currently a Master Trainer for Better Choices, Better Health in Diabetes, Chronic Disease Management, and Pain. She is anxious to work with facilities and frontline healthcare workers on infection prevention measures to keep us all safe.

This Webinar is brought to you through a partnership with the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care and Great Plains Quality Innovation Network