Infection Control Nursing

Course Code:

NHS 359

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Free Elective

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Courses given by:

İnci Kırtıl

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to plan appropriate nursing care within the framework of the definition, etiology, standart control precautions, and evidence-based approaches to nursing practices and current guideline recommendations.

Course Content:

This course includes basic concepts in infection control nursing, definition, history and epidemiology of healthcare-associated infections, types of healthcare-associated infections, etiologies, current guide recommendations for prevention, care bundles and evidence-based nursing practices, isolation precautions, sterilization and disinfection methods and their importance and infection control practices in special units.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 11. Brain storming 13. Case study /reports 14. Group work 21. Presentation 24. Video demonstration 25. Book and resource sharing

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Midterm 2. Final exam 13. Presentation evaluation 22. Case evaluation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Evaluation Methods
Comprehend the definition, history, epidemiology, types and importance of healthcare-associated infections.	1,2,3,4,7,10	1,2,3,11,13,14, 21,24,25	1,2,13,22
Explain the duties, authorities and responsibilities of the infection control nurse who is involved in the control of healthcare-associated infections.	1,2,3,6	1,2,3,11,13,14, 21,24,25	1,2,13,22
Explains evidence-based measures to be implemented in the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections and discusses them in line with current guideline recommendations.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10	1,2,3,11,13,14, 21,24,25	1,2,13,22
Defines sterilization, disinfection and isolation precautions in the prevention and control of infections.	1,2,3,7	1,2,3,11,13,14, 21,24,25	1,2,13,22
Explains and discusses infection control practices in special units.	1,2,3,7	1,2,3,11,13,14, 21,24,25	1,2,13,22

Course Flow

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to the course and the syllabus	Related literature
2	Basic concepts in infection control nursing	Related literature
3	Definition, epidemiology and types of healthcare associated infections Transmission routes and prevention measures of healthcare-associated infections	Related literature
4	Surgical site infections and nursing care	Related literature
5	Catheter-related urinary tract infections and nursing care	Related literature
6	Healthcare-associated respiratory tract infections and nursing care	Related literature
7	Intravenous catheter-related bloodstream infections and nursing care	Related literature
8	Midterm exam
9	Multidrug resistant microorganisms and nursing care Antimicrobial management programs	Related literature
10	Isolation precautions for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections	Related literature
11	The role and importance of sterilization and disinfection in the prevention of healthcare-associated infections Waste management in health institutions	Related literature
12	Infection control in special units I	Related literature
13	Infection control in in special units II	Related literature
14	Presentation and discussion of cases prepared by groups Course evaluation	Related literature
15	Final exam

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare. Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, National Health and Medical Research Council, 2019. Perçin Renders D, Metin YD. Dezenfeksiyon Antisepsi Sterilizasyon Rehberi. Dezenfeksiyon Antisepsi Sterilizasyon Derneği, 2019. Soule MB, Arias MK. The APIC/JCR Infection Prevention and Control Workbook. The Joint Commission Resources, Third Edition, 2017. Ross S, Furrows S. Rapid Infection Control Nursing. Wiley Publication, 2014. Bearman MLG, Stevens M, Edmond BM, Wenzel PR. A Guide to Infection Control in the Hospital. The International Society for Infectious Diseases, Fifth Edition, 2014. CDC ve WHO Güncel Enfeksiyon Önleme ve Kontrol Rehberleri Sağlık Bakanlığı Güncel Enfeksiyon Önleme ve Kontrol Rehberleri
Additional Resources	International and national guidelines

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Yeditepe University YULearn
Assignments	Healthcare-associated infection-themed case preparation and presentation
Exams	Midterm exam, Final exam, Presentation of student cases and discussion in the classroom

Assessment

EVALUATION SYSTEM
IN-TERM STUDIES	Number	PERCENTAGE
Midterm exam	1	40
Case presentation	1	20
Final exam	1	40
Total	3	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing.					X
2	It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process.					X
3	Takes an active role in the health care delivery team.					X
4	Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation.					X
5	Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively.				X
6	Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations.			X
7	Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.					X
8	Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research.				X
9	Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice.				X
10	Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems.					X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	4	60
Preparing case study and presentation	1	8	8
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Final exam	1	1	1
Total Work Load			115
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4.6
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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