Objectives
- Know the microbial diversity and the relationship with living beings and the environment;
- Know the mechanism of transmission of microorganisms and the factors that influence their dissemination;
- Know the basic principles of prevention and control of HAIs and the main measures to be implemented;
- Analyze the responsibility of nursing in the prevention and control of HAIs;
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills and capabilities in the field of microbiology and parasitology in association with IACS control measures;
Syllabus
1. Basic microbiology concepts
2. The parasite-host relationship
3.Pathogenic microorganisms
4. Cross Infection
5. Cross infection development
6. Epidemiological surveillance
7.The infections associated with health care as a risk for the customer and for the carer
Bibliography
Bolander, Veloryn Barnes (2010). Enfermagem fundamental – abordagem psicofisiológica. Lisboa: Lusodidacta.
Direção Geral da Saúde (2009). Programa Nacional de prevenção e Controlo da Infecção Associada aos Cuidados de Saúde.
Direção Geral da Saúde (2017). Programa de Prevenção e Controlo da Infeção e Resistência aos Antimicrobianos
Ferreira, W. F. C.; Sousa, J. C. F. & Lima, N. (2010). Microbiologia. Lisboa: Lidel
Hinrichsen; S. L.; Hinrichsen, B. L. (2013). Biossegurança e controle de infeções: risco sanitário hospitalar. Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara
Koogan Murray, P.; Rosenthal, R. K. S.; Pfaller M. A. (2016). Medical microbiology (8ª ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier
Websites de consulta
http://www.cdc.gov/ (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC)
http://www.dgs.pt/ms/3/default.aspx?pl=&id=5514&acess=0 (Microsite Controlo da Infeção) http://www.apic.org/ (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, USA - APIC)