Management of Environmental Concerns

Med Net Compliance, LLC offers a course in the Management of Environmental Concerns  which offers Total CEs = 1.5 for NAB and Nursing

The following topics are covered:

• Legionella and Facility Water System Safety
• Preventing Infection Through Laundry Measures
• Pest Control in Healthcare Facilities

Management of Environmental Concerns includes three (3) related topics to help facilities meet CMS requirements for providing a safe, sanitary, and healthful environment for residents and staff. All three programs must be completed to receive 1.5 NAB or nursing CEs. A companion program Preventing Infection Through Housekeeping Measures offers 1.25 NAB and 1 Nursing CE.
Preventing Infection Through Laundry Measures
• Review CMS requirements for laundry management and handling precautions, PPE for laundry staff, preventing cross-contamination, infection control practices, mattress and pillow care, linen storage.
Legionella and Facility Water System Safety
• Addresses risk factors of Legionella; spread, symptoms, and treatment; what CMS expects; seven key activities to perform in a Legionella water management program; implementing immediate control measures; reporting positive water tests or resident illness; and much more.
Pest Control in Healthcare Facilities
• Review what constitutes an effective pest control program, types of pests, sanitation and pest prevention, and environmental infection control. Not just for environmental services, but reviews strategies to control pests for the administrator and all levels of personnel.

Upon purchase of a course set, you will receive a password to enter each module via email.