This ten-part online seminar series will cover a majority of the CMS Hospital CoP manual – Appendix A. (Psychiatric and Swing Bed requirements are addressed in a separate program.) It is a fantastic way to educate everyone in your hospital on all the sections of the CMS hospital manual, especially ones that apply to their department.

Continuing Education
The Kentucky Hospital Research and Education Foundation is an approved Kentucky Board of Nursing continuing education provider. This offering number 5-0023-12-25-028 is approved for 1.2 contact hours. Participants must attend the entire session, complete the post-session evaluation, and provide nursing license number in order to receive contact hours and be awarded a certificate. No partial credit will be given. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Infection Prevention and Control and Antibiotic Stewardship

• Hospital-Wide program
• Infection preventionist responsibilities and role in the program
• IP appointed by the board
• Policies and procedures required
• Mitigation of risks
• Leaderships responsibilities
• Duties and responsibilities of leader of Antibiotic Stewardship program
• Scope and complexity of program
• Multi-hospital/Unified program
• Mandatory training

Physical Environment

• Buildings and equipment
• Facility and building maintenance
• Security factors to consider – including ligature risks
• Emergency systems and life safety code
• Trash

Emergency preparedness

• Risk Assessment, policies and procedures
• Emergency power and lighting
• Emergency gas and water
• Tracking staff, evacuation, and communication plan
• Testing and training requirements

Appendix and Resources