While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created multiple challenges for healthcare personnel, it has also provided an opportunity to hardwire basic infection control practices across the entire continuum of care. Of paramount importance moving forward is providing protection for both healthcare professionals and patients alike. This webinar will explore an evidence-based and pragmatic approach toward achieving this protection in the near future. Dr. Garrett’s presentation will provide important details on such an approach, with a focus on the long-term infection control practices and increased pandemic readiness needs that impact nearly every channel of healthcare networks nationwide.
Objectives:
- Review the current impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare delivery services
- Discuss strategic needs for improving the readiness of healthcare pandemic preparedness
- Review a new 10-step approach to ensuring healthcare personnel safety from infectious disease threats of the future
CE Credit
Healthcare professionals can earn 1.5 contact hours for the completion of this program