RSV and Influenza Microlearning: Protection and Prevention
Strategies for Healthcare Workers

Seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pose a significant burden to the US healthcare system, with over 8% of the population being infected each year. Frontline healthcare workers and medical staff are frequently exposed to viral pathogens, placing them at risk for infection as well. This short course provides an overview of flu and RSV symptoms and transmission patterns, and serves as a guide for how to best prepare staff and facilities to ward off the spread of viral infections. Learners will review their knowledge of best practices for virus prevention and work through relevant patient-care scenarios.

This course aligns with the Oklahoma Secretary of State Administrative code Title 310. It provides training to help organizations in all settings comply with Section 310:667-5-4 - Employee and/or worker health examinations: Okla. Admin. Code § 310L667-5-4

Course Objectives
1. Identify the symptoms and characteristics of RSV and influenza, as well as populations that are at higher risk for complications
2. Recognize seasonal vaccination as a first line of defense against seasonal viral epidemics, and learn how to better educate patients on vaccines
3. Discuss administrative and engineering controls your organization should have in place to protect against the spread of viral infections
4. Recall best practices for personal protection against viral infections, as well as how to treat patients with active infections

Estimated Runtime: 10 minutes

Reviewed and approved by
Nancy Allen, BSN, RNC, CMC

NOTE: This course is not a substitute for legal advice for any individual provider or situation. Always consult your company's legal or compliance personnel with any questions or concerns related to this subject matter.