Staff Nurses: Ailyne Rose Galicia Ma.

Lorelyn Delfin BSN 4-Orem

Head Nurse: Ma. Lorelyn Delfin CI: Prof. Annabelle Pantua, RN, MAN Area: PICU

TEACHING PLAN FOR INFECTION CONTROL

Short-term Goal: Client will (a) Define infection and give at least two local and systemic signs and symptoms of infection, (b) identify ways to
prevent infection to occur and (c) Demonstrate proper handwashing

Learning Outcomes 1. Define Infection 2. Enumerate Signs and Symptoms of Localized and Systemic Infection 3. Identify factors increasing susceptibility to infection 4. Demonstrate interventions to reduce risk for infection I. Infection

Content Outline

Teaching Methods Discuss infection providing handout Provide handout to enumerate signs and symptoms

II. Signs and Symptoms of Infection a. Localized: Redness, Heat, Discomfort or pain, Swelling b. Systemic: Fatigue, Loss of appetite, Tachycardia, Tachypnea, Enlarged lymph nodes, Nausea and Vomiting, Fever III. Factors increasing susceptibility to infection IV. Interventions to reduce risk for infection

Discuss factors increasing susceptibility to infection Demonstrate some interventions to reduce risk for infection

Evaluation:
1. 2. 3. 4.

The client will: Respond to questions about infection and State at least two local and systemic signs and symptoms of infection Identify ways to prevent infection to occur Return Demonstration of proper handwashing