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Steven J Schweon1, Elaine Larson2, Sandra Callery3
1Steven J. Schweon LLC, Saylorsburg, PA, USA.
American Journal of Infection Control
|September 8, 2023
Summary
Long-term care (LTC) facilities face increasing risks, necessitating skilled infection preventionists. A new LTC infection prevention and control certification exam ensures professionals can effectively manage these programs.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare management
- Infection control
- Geriatric medicine
Background:
- Long-term care (LTC) settings face escalating resident care complexity and associated risks.
- There is a growing demand for qualified infection preventionists within the LTC industry and from regulatory bodies.
- Effective infection prevention and control programs are crucial for resident safety in LTC facilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish the need for a standardized assessment of infection prevention and control expertise in long-term care.
- To introduce the development of a certification exam for infection preventionists specializing in long-term care settings.
Main Methods:
- The study outlines the rationale and development process for a new certification examination.
- Focuses on the competencies required for proficient infection prevention and control program management in LTC.
Main Results:
- The development of a dedicated LTC infection prevention and control certification exam has been achieved.
- This exam serves as a benchmark for professional competency in the field.
Conclusions:
- A certified infection preventionist is essential for managing comprehensive infection prevention and control programs in LTC.
- The certification exam validates the proficiency of infection preventionists, enhancing the quality of care and safety for LTC residents.
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