This course focuses on infection prevention strategies tailored to the unique needs of the geriatric population. It addresses age-related physiological changes, common infection risks in older adults, and evidence-based practices to prevent the spread of infections in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community settings.

The course aims to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand age-related factors that increase infection risk in older adults.

• Identify common infections affecting the geriatric population, including respiratory, urinary, and skin infections.

• Apply evidence-based infection prevention and control practices in geriatric care settings.

• Implement standard and transmission-based precautions effectively.

• Promote vaccination, hand hygiene, and environmental cleaning to reduce infection risk.

• Recognize early signs of infection in older adults, including atypical presentations.

• Educate older adults, families, and caregivers on infection prevention strategies.

The purpose of this course is to enhance the ability of healthcare providers to prevent infections among older adults and improve patient safety and quality of care. By emphasizing prevention, early recognition, and tailored interventions, the course seeks to reduce infection-related complications, hospitalizations, and mortality in the geriatric population.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Reduce infection rates among geriatric patients across care settings.

• Improve early detection and management of infections in older adults.

• Enhance patient outcomes, safety, and quality of life.

• Support compliance with infection prevention guidelines and best practices for geriatric care.

• Strengthen interdisciplinary approaches to infection prevention in aging populations.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of older adults, including:

• Nurses

• Physicians and geriatric specialists

• Advanced practice providers

• Long-term care and assisted living staff

• Infection preventionists

• Home healthcare providers

By equipping professionals with targeted infection prevention strategies, this course contributes to safer, higher-quality care for the aging population.