ILCTE Lesson Infection Control Heroes

d. Should be loose fitting

6) Isolation precautions

a. Treat communicable disease b. Destroy pathogens c. Keep pathogens within a certain area d. Destroy all microbes 7) Why would you use a face shield or goggles? a. When using standard precautions b. When you might get splashed in the eyes c. If you have an eye infection d. When doing a sterile procedure 2. Evaluate posters or research papers for inclusion of all items listed. 3. Evaluate chains of infections created for correct chain sequencing and chain identification.

What class(s) or discipline(s) would be the most likely to do this lesson?

CNA and Intro to Health or any other Health Science career pathway.

What grade level do you feel would be most appropriate?

Middle School - for younger students’ activities can be pulled out as needed Secondary and Post-Secondary students

1. Engage (15 minutes): How will students get interested and excited about learning this material?

1. Choose a picture like the one above, post it for the students to see. Have the students journal by answering these questions: a. What do you think this is? b. Describe what you think it feels like? c. Describe what it looks like? d.What do you think it feels like for the patient? e. What questions do you have? A teacher may also use a K-W- L chart so that they could assess the students’ knowledge after the competition of the unit. Other options could include: Think, pair, share. Answer : This is an infected IV site. The students’ answers may include redness, skin is peeling, yellow spot in the center (slough), the patient may be in pain, etc.