Abstract
In 2010, St Jude began a 12-week infection control (IC) course using e-learning & face-to-face methodologies to train Latin-American infection preventionists in IC competencies. In 2014, we added a weekly hands-on practicum for reinforcing learned course elements. It consisted of using the Infection Control Assessment Tool (ICAT) developed by USAID and Management Sciences for Health, and the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework (HHSAF); these validated tools aligned with course competencies.
Highlights
In 2010, St Jude began a 12-week infection control (IC) course using e-learning & face-to-face methodologies to train Latin-American infection preventionists in IC competencies
In 2014, we added a weekly hands-on practicum for reinforcing learned course elements. It consisted of using the Infection Control Assessment Tool (ICAT) developed by USAID and Management Sciences for Health, and the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework (HHSAF); these validated tools aligned with course competencies
We aimed (1) to compare the knowledge gain among participants with hands-on practicum vs. control, (2) to assess 6-month implementation of quality improvement (QI) projects based on ICAT/HHSAF results, and (3) to determine user acceptance of the electronic format of ICAT/HHSAF tools
Summary
In 2010, St Jude began a 12-week infection control (IC) course using e-learning & face-to-face methodologies to train Latin-American infection preventionists in IC competencies. In 2014, we added a weekly hands-on practicum for reinforcing learned course elements. It consisted of using the Infection Control Assessment Tool (ICAT) developed by USAID and Management Sciences for Health, and the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework (HHSAF); these validated tools aligned with course competencies
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