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Concurrent V75M305

Stop It at the Source: Nursing Tactics to Halt the Spread of Infection

Facilitator(s): Kathleen M Vollman, MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN

Contact Hours 1.25
CERP A 1.25
San Diego Conference
Date Tuesday 5/19/2026
Time 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM PT
Virtual Conference
Date Monday 6/15/2026
Time 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM PT
Live Q & A

Session Summary

If it feels like microorganisms are taking over your unit, take heed. Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are a serious threat, driving hospital-acquired infections and increased mortality. As nurses, we're the frontline defenders against this invisible invasion. This session dives into modes of transmission and provides actionable strategies for source control. We break down the latest evidence-based nursing practices, including patient decolonization, hand and stethoscope hygiene and the environment to reduce microbial threats. Let’s stop the spread starting at the bedside.

Objectives

  • Identify the modes of transmission contributing to healthcare-associated infections.
  • Describe evidence-based nursing interventions for source control, including patient hygiene, oral care, environmental and device cleaning.
  • Apply practical strategies beyond traditional bundles to reduce the bacterial burden and prevent hospital-onset bacteremia.
Topics Infectious Disease
Population Adult
Role Staff

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.25 contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion. 

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.