All HCP Reps Receive Rigorous Training and Preparation
HCP representatives participate in rigorous infection control training both in the classroom and in the OR.
Infection Control curriculum includes:
- ISHM and AAMI seminars
- NY/NJ Health Department regulations
- OR sterile technique
- Blood-borne pathogens
- Aseptic tecnique
- Mechanism of transmission of pathogens
- Breaking the chain of infection
- Hand hygiene
- Standard precautions
- Transmission based precautions
- Engineering and work practice controls
- Work practice controls for reducing exposure of patients and staff to infectious body fluids
- Personal protective equipment
- Cover garb
- Creation and maintenace of a safe environment
- Sterilization methods
- Disinfection
- Preventing and controlling infectious and communicable diseases in health care workers