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Course Code: 
NHS 359
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Free Elective
Theoric: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
Sevim Şen Olgay
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

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment 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

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

Related literature

15

Final exam

 
 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook
  1. 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.
  2. Perçin Renders D, Metin YD. Dezenfeksiyon Antisepsi Sterilizasyon Rehberi. Dezenfeksiyon Antisepsi Sterilizasyon Derneği, 2019.
  3. Soule MB, Arias MK. The APIC/JCR Infection Prevention and Control Workbook. The Joint Commission Resources, Third Edition, 2017. 
  4. Ross S, Furrows S. Rapid Infection Control Nursing. Wiley Publication, 2014.
  5. 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.
  6. CDC ve WHO Güncel Enfeksiyon Önleme ve Kontrol Rehberleri
  7. Sağlık Bakanlığı Güncel Enfeksiyon Önleme ve Kontrol Rehberleri

Additional Resources

International guidelines
 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Yeditepe University YULearn

Assignments

Healthcare-associated infection-themed case preparation and presentation

Exams

Midterm, final exam, presentation of student cases and discussion in the classroom
 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm Exam

1

40
Case Presentation 1 20

Final Exam

1

40

Total

2

100

Ratio of the Final to Success

 

40

Ratio of Year to Success

  

60

Total

 

100
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

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)

Duration of Course (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)

15

3

45

Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, reinforcement)

15

3

45

Homework

1

15

15

Midterm

1

2

2

Quiz

4

2

8

Final

1

2

2

Total Work Load

 

 

117

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

    

4,68

ECTS Credit of the Course

    

5
 
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