Influenza Effective Droplet Precautions | Nursing Education Webinar

Yashoda Hospitals presents an insightful Nursing Education Webinar on “Influenza: Effective Droplet Precautions”, focusing on essential infection prevention and control strategies to manage the rising cases of seasonal flu (H1N1 and H3N2) in healthcare settings. The session highlights the critical differences between droplet and airborne transmission, the necessary shift in PPE during aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs), the importance of N95 fit testing, adherence to the five moments of hand hygiene, and the role of patient cohorting and terminal cleaning in preventing cross-contamination. 📚 What You Will Learn • Understanding Seasonal Influenza (H1N1 & H3N2) Trends in Hospitals • Differentiating Droplet (Greater than 5 microns) vs. Airborne/Aerosol (Less than 5 microns) Transmission • Implementing Transmission-Based Precautions (Standard, Contact, and Droplet) • Identifying Aerosol-Generating Procedures (AGPs) like Intubation and Suctioning • Proper N95 Fit Testing and Pre-Exposure Precautions • Overcoming Compliance Challenges in the 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene • Guidelines for Patient Isolation and Dedicated Staff Cohorting • Surface Decontamination, Deep Cleaning, and Terminal Cleaning Protocols • Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette for Staff and Patients ⭐ How This Session Adds Value ✓ Strengthens Bedside Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Practices ✓ Clarifies PPE Selection for Routine Care vs. High-Risk Procedures ✓ Promotes Accurate N95 Fit Testing for Healthcare Worker Safety ✓ Enhances Practical Compliance with Hand Hygiene Protocols ✓ Supports Effective Patient Cohorting and Environmental Cleaning ✓ Reduces the Risk of Healthcare-Associated Influenza Transmission 🔎 Key Discussion Areas Seasonal Influenza | Droplet vs. Airborne Transmission | Aerosol-Generating Procedures (AGPs) | Transmission-Based Precautions | N95 Fit Testing | Hand Hygiene Compliance | Staff Cohorting | Terminal Cleaning | Respiratory Etiquette 👩‍⚕️ Expert Dr. Jaya Banerjee Sr. Consultant Microbiologist & IPC Officer, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad 👩‍⚕️ Organising Mentor Ms. Shanti Bhattacharya Vice President - Nursing, Yashoda Hospitals 👩‍⚕️ Speakers Ms. Samantha Devi Nurse Educator SVM College, Delhi Ms. Anitha Senior Infection Control Nurse Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda 📌 Who Should Attend • Nursing Professionals • Infection Control Nurses • Nurse Educators • Staff Nurses • Nursing Students • Healthcare Professionals Involved in Patient Isolation & Care 💡 Key Takeaway Managing contagious respiratory infections like influenza requires strict adherence to transmission-based precautions and dynamic PPE selection depending on the risk of aerosol generation. Consistent hand hygiene, accurate N95 fit testing, proper room cohorting, and thorough terminal cleaning are fundamental to safeguarding both healthcare workers and patients from cross-infection. Every Thursday, Yashoda Hospitals brings interesting and relevant topics with our experts to support continuous learning and professional development in nursing and healthcare. #YashodaHospitals #NursingEducation #Influenza #InfectionControl #HealthcareWebinar