AHCA Product of the Week – Infection Preventionist Specialized Training – IPCO Version 2

AHCA’s Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) is a specialized course of study for healthcare professionals who desire to serve as Infection Preventionists (IPs) as established in the CMS Reform of Requirements of Participation for Long Term Care Facilities. Through this program, individuals will be specially trained to effectively implement and manage an Infection Prevention and Control Program in a nursing facility or assisted living community. CMS and AHCA both recommend that nursing facilities have at least two Infection Preventionists.      

It addresses both clinical and organizational systems, processes and cultural aspects of infection prevention and control which are fundamental to effectively leading and administering a center’s Infection Prevention & Control program. AHCA’s IPCO Training Certificate is valid for three years at which time it must be renewed.      

This updated version incorporates information from the COVID-19 pandemic, the most recent regulatory requirements as well as sections on Candida auris, Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDROs), and Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). Additionally, there is an entire section about operating an effective water management program.     

CEs: 25 ANCC Nursing Credits and 22 NAB CEs    

Cost:
$450 AHCA/NCAL members
$650 Non-members    

Audience: Nurses, Administrators, Nursing Home Leadership/Management (Clinical & Non-Clinical Leaders)   

Visit www.ahcancal.org/IPCO to learn more.   

Is it time to renew your AHCA Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) certificate? Visit educate.ahcancal.org/p/IPCOExam for more information.   

If you need assistance accessing ahcancalED, e-mail educate@ahca.org with your name and facility contact information.