Introduction
Oncology & Immunocompromised Patient Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) focuses on preventing infections in patients with cancer or other immunocompromising conditions. These patients are highly vulnerable to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) due to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunosuppressive medications, invasive procedures, and prolonged hospital stays. Effective IPC practices are critical to reduce morbidity, mortality, and treatment-related complications.
This course emphasizes evidence-based IPC strategies tailored to oncology and immunocompromised care settings. It equips healthcare teams with the knowledge and practical approaches required to prevent infections, protect patients and staff, and maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Scope
This program covers infection prevention and control practices specific to oncology and immunocompromised patients, including:
- Infection risks associated with immunosuppressed patients
- Standard and transmission-based precautions in oncology units
- Hand hygiene, aseptic technique, and barrier nursing practices
- Safe management of invasive devices (central lines, catheters, ports)
- Environmental cleaning, disinfection, and safe patient room management
- Isolation and cohorting practices for neutropenic or high-risk patients
- Safe chemotherapy preparation and administration practices
- Antimicrobial stewardship and infection risk mitigation
- Surveillance, early recognition, and reporting of infections
- Staff safety, exposure management, and occupational health considerations
Objectives
By the end of the program, learners will be able to:
- Understand infection risks in oncology and immunocompromised patients
- Apply IPC measures tailored for immunosuppressed patients
- Prevent device- and procedure-related infections
- Maintain safe patient environments and handle high-risk procedures
- Detect early signs of infection and respond promptly
- Support antimicrobial stewardship in oncology care
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
- Promote continuous quality improvement in infection prevention for immunocompromised patients
Who Can Enroll
This program is suitable for:
- Oncology nurses and ward staff
- Hematologists, oncologists, and clinical specialists
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) nurses and officers
- ICU and high-dependency unit staff caring for immunocompromised patients
- Pharmacy, chemotherapy, and laboratory staff
- Quality and patient safety teams
- Healthcare professionals involved in immunocompromised patient care
Study Content from TERRALEAP.COM
Learners receive structured study support through TERRALEAP.COM, including:
- Expert-led videos on infection prevention for oncology and immunocompromised patients
- Scenario-based learning covering high-risk workflows and procedures
- Guided explanations of device management, isolation, and environmental hygiene
- Learning resources designed to reinforce safe, consistent IPC practices in oncology care