Inflammation, Infection, and Immunity

Module Objectives:

Upon completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

1. Compare and contrast acute and chronic inflammation.

2. Explore the pathophysiologic reasons for clinical manifestations and management of health alterations related to inflammation.

3. Explore the pathophysiologic reasons for clinical manifestations and management of selected infectious processes.

4. Relate the development of infection to breaks in lines of defense.

5. Explore the pathophysiologic reasons for clinical manifestations and management of health alterations related to altered immune function.

Required readings and resources:

Sorenson, M., Quinn, L., & Klein, D. (2019). Pathophysiology: Concepts of human disease. Pearson Education. Read chapters 11, 13, 14, 15, & 16

Go to the CDC website (cdc.gov) and enter ‘antibiotic resistance’ in the search bar. There are multiple short and interesting videos (you do not need to watch them all, rather peruse)

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has developed the Comprehensive Unit Based Safety Program (CUSP) to address safety concerns (with a significant emphasis on infection control) in the health care system.

Here is the link to the AHRQ site that addresses the Science of Safety. AHRQ – the Science ofSafety Below are links to some shorter videos that will introduce you to CUSP.

Introductory video Learn about CUSP

CUSP from a nursing perspective. CUSP from a nursing perspective

CUSP Understand the Science of Safety. CUSP – Understanding the Science of Safety-

CUSP Project Summary health care acquired infections CUSP Project summary related to health care acquired infectionsPeruse the websites linked into the module.

Optional resources:

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