Introduction
MDRO Prevention & Control focuses on preventing the emergence, transmission, and impact of multidrug-resistant organisms within healthcare settings. MDROs such as MRSA, VRE, CRE, and multidrug-resistant Gram-negative organisms pose a major threat to patient safety, treatment outcomes, and healthcare systems due to limited therapeutic options and high transmission risk.
This course emphasizes evidence-based infection prevention strategies, early detection, and coordinated response measures. It integrates antimicrobial stewardship, surveillance, and environmental hygiene to equip healthcare teams with practical tools to reduce MDRO transmission and maintain regulatory compliance.
Scope
This program covers comprehensive prevention and control strategies for MDROs, including:
- Overview of common MDROs and resistance mechanisms
- Risk factors for MDRO colonization and infection
- Standard and transmission-based precautions for MDRO control
- Screening, surveillance, and early detection strategies
- Isolation, cohorting, and patient placement practices
- Hand hygiene, PPE use, and staff compliance monitoring
- Environmental cleaning and disinfection for MDRO containment
- Role of antimicrobial stewardship in MDRO prevention
- Outbreak investigation and response for MDRO transmission
- Documentation, audits, and compliance with IPC standards
Objectives
By the end of the program, learners will be able to:
- Understand the epidemiology and risks associated with MDROs
- Apply effective IPC measures to prevent MDRO transmission
- Implement screening and surveillance programs
- Integrate antimicrobial stewardship with MDRO control strategies
- Manage isolation, cohorting, and environmental controls
- Detect and respond to MDRO outbreaks promptly
- Educate staff, patients, and caregivers on MDRO prevention
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
Who Can Enroll
This program is suitable for:
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) nurses and officers
- Nursing staff and unit supervisors
- Physicians, residents, and prescribers
- Antimicrobial stewardship team members
- Microbiology and laboratory professionals
- Environmental services and housekeeping teams
- Quality and patient safety teams
- Healthcare administrators overseeing IPC programs
Study Content from TERRALEAP.COM
Learners receive structured study support through TERRALEAP.COM, including:
- Expert-led videos on MDRO prevention and containment strategies
- Scenario-based learning covering screening, isolation, and outbreak response
- Guided explanations of stewardship integration and environmental hygiene
- Learning resources designed to reinforce consistent, evidence-based MDRO control practices