Module 1: Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)
1. Describe why CRE is a growing organism of concern in skilled nursing facilities and other healthcare settings.
2. Identify how CRE is spread, and common reservoirs found in the healthcare setting.
3. Explain colonization versus infection.
4. Review the infection prevention strategies to reduce the acquisition and transmission of CRE
5. Describe Enhanced Standard Precautions and their implementation in the long-term care setting.
Module 2: Carbapenem Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB)
1. Identify where Acinetobacter baumanii may be found in the environment and healthcare setting.
2. State the commonly used carbapenem antibiotics.
3. Review the common risk factors for the development and/or acquisition of CRAB.
4. Describe the type of precautions necessary to care for a CRAB colonized resident.
5. Discuss the various mechanisms of Carbapenem Resistance
Module 3 – Carbapenem Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA)
1. Explain the concept of an opportunistic pathogen.
2. State the common types of infections that are commonly associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the health care setting.
3. Describe at least 2 reservoirs in the health care setting that can cause a common-source Pseudomonas aeruginosa outbreak.
4. Review strategies to reduce the risk of transmission of CRPA from handwashing and other sinks in the healthcare environment.
5. Identify the potential environmental role and mitigation strategies including water sources in transmission of CRPA.
