Draining wounds can be the source of infection spread and can contaminate surfaces that they meet. The upcoming South Dakota Project Firstline (SD PFL) Office Hour will review draining wounds.
SD PFL Office Hour: Draining Wounds Micro-learn
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM Central
Jess Danko, MSHA, RRT, LTC-CIP, program director for the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) shares that when wounds are draining, there are potential germs that can be spread which can lead to healthcare associated infections.
Healthcare professionals from across the state can register for the SD PFL Office Hour to join the open conversation format and discuss infection prevention and control practices. Held on the second Wednesday of the month, each session helps attendees recognize and address infection control risks commonly present in health care and community settings.
Cheri Fast, BSN, RN, CIC, LTC- CIP, SDFMC program manager, shares the healthcare acquired infection (HAI) knowledge she has gained from completing proactive infection control assessments and response (ICAR) for facilities across the state.
SD PFL supports the HAI efforts by providing education on hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, and process improvements. Find the full list of training tools and resources on the SD PFL website.