Introduction

Transplant Unit Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) focuses on preventing infections in patients undergoing solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplants, who are at extremely high risk due to immunosuppression, invasive procedures, and prolonged hospital stays. Infection is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in transplant recipients, making rigorous infection prevention measures critical for patient safety and outcomes.

This course emphasizes evidence-based IPC strategies specifically tailored to transplant units, covering pre-, peri-, and post-transplant care. It equips healthcare teams with practical knowledge and skills to prevent healthcare-associated infections, reduce complications, and maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Scope

This program covers infection prevention and control practices specific to transplant units, including:

• Infection risks associated with immunosuppressed transplant patients
• Standard and transmission-based precautions in transplant care
• Hand hygiene, aseptic technique, and barrier nursing practices
• Safe management of invasive devices (central lines, catheters, ventilators)
• Environmental cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms and procedure areas
• Isolation, cohorting, and airflow considerations in transplant units
• Antimicrobial stewardship and infection risk reduction strategies
• Surveillance, monitoring, and early recognition of infections
• Staff safety, exposure management, and occupational health in transplant care
• Documentation, audits, and compliance with transplant unit IPC standards

Objectives

By the end of the program, learners will be able to:

• Understand infection risks specific to transplant patients and units
• Apply stringent IPC measures for immunosuppressed patients
• Prevent device- and procedure-related infections in transplant care
• Ensure safe patient handling, environmental hygiene, and isolation practices
• Detect early signs of infection and escalate care appropriately
• Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and infection risk reduction
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Support continuous quality improvement in transplant unit infection prevention

Who Can Enroll

This program is suitable for:

• Transplant unit nurses and coordinators
• Transplant physicians and specialists
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) nurses and officers
• ICU staff and critical care teams supporting transplant patients
• Microbiology and laboratory professionals
• Quality and patient safety teams
• Healthcare professionals working in transplant care units

Study Content from TERRALEAP.COM

Learners receive structured study support through TERRALEAP.COM, including:

• Expert-led videos on infection prevention in transplant care
• Scenario-based learning covering pre-, peri-, and post-transplant workflows
• Guided explanations of patient safety, device management, and environmental hygiene
• Learning resources designed to reinforce safe, consistent transplant unit IPC practices