Universal Precautions for Assisted Living Support Staff

Course Description

Universal Precautions is an important safety protocol that assisted living support staff must follow. In an assisted living environment, it is essential for all staff to understand and adhere to these precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of residents. This course is designed to give assisted living support staff the knowledge they need to implement Universal Precautions in their daily tasks.

What will be taught topics

• Identify potential sources of infection
• Demonstrate proper hand hygiene
• Demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Discuss safe handling of sharps and other potentially hazardous materials
• Describe the steps to take in the event of an exposure incident

Lesson list

• Introduction to Universal Precautions
• Identifying Potential Sources of Infection
• Proper Hand Hygiene
• Knowledge Review
• Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Safe Handling of Sharps and Hazardous Materials
• Handling Exposure Incidents
• Knowledge Review
• Exam- Universal Precautions for Assisted Living Support Staff