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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To provide registered professional nurses with an understanding of healthy infection prevention practices (HIPP) in protecting healthcare practitioners and patients.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

1. Explain the importance of HIPP in the intensive care unit (ICU), including the role of hand hygiene and a healthy environment.
2. Outline the requirements for various types of isolation precautions and ways to maintain healthcare worker safety regarding sharps and infectious diseases.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





Test Code: CCNQ0709
Published: July/September 2009
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Patti G. Grota MS, APRN, CIC, Sarah Meinzen BSN, RN, Penny Burleson-Rine BSN, RN, CCRN
Categories: Infection
Specialties: Medical-Surgical