What you'll learn
- The differences between bacteria and viruses.
- An overview of common bacteria and viruses.
- Tips for preventing the spread of bacteria and viruses.
- Best practices for effective handwashing.
- The application and safe removal of gloves.
- Conditions that affect or promote the growth of bacteria.
- Six ways that bacteria and viruses are spread.
- Who is at the greatest risk of developing an infection?
Requirements
- None.
Description
Have you heard the saying “cleanliness is next to godliness?” The popular proverb can be found in ancient Hebrew and Babylonian texts but was coined by John Wesley in 1778 and highlights the importance of having measures in place to keep the environment where you care for your loved one or client clean. For example, routinely disinfecting the living space where your client or loved one receives care and washing your hands properly can prevent the spread of illness-causing bacteria and viruses.
In this course, you will learn about the difference between bacteria and viruses, with a focus on best practices for preventing the spread of infection, including tips about effective handwashing, applying and safely removing gloves, using hand sanitizer, and disinfecting your client’s or loved one’s living space.
Who this course is for:
- Beginner
Instructor
![Dr. Eboni Green](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
- 4.7 Instructor Rating
- 216 Reviews
- 442 Students
- 3 Courses
Dr. Eboni I. Green is a Registered Nurse and family caregiver. Dr. Green holds bachelors and master’s degrees in Healthcare Administration from Bellevue University. She completed her PhD at Capella University where her primary focus was also Healthcare Administration, with an emphasis on family and frontline caregiving. She is also the co-founder of Caregiver Support Services a non-profit organization that trains and supports family and frontline caregivers.
She has extensive experience focused on caregivers’ health and wellness, with an emphasis on caregiver stress, burnout, and related family conflicts. Over the years, Dr. Green has contributed to several publications and given presentations that focus on training, assessing, and supporting caregivers throughout the caregiving journey. She is also a published author and has written three books focusing on family caregiving: At the Heart of the Matter and Caregiving in the New Millennium, and Reflections from the Soul. Dr. Green hopes that communities can benefit from her firsthand knowledge about the importance of self-care while caring for someone you love.