Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a serious public issue and it is vital for health care workers to understand how to prevent infection. Approximately 1.7 million Americans will have a HAI every year with 100,000 deaths resulting from those infections. 37 states require reporting of HAIs, either publically or to state agencies. This course is designed for any health care worker and will provide you with the knowledge you need to be armed against the powerful and deadly diseases: blood-borne pathogens. The information in this course is appropriate for any health care worker who would like to learn more about how to prevent the spread of blood-borne pathogens. You will learn how blood-borne pathogens are spread in healthcare settings as well as specific prevention strategies, including safe injection practices and what to do with biohazardous waste and contaminated laundry. So, even if you are familiar with good hygiene, by the end of this course, you will gain a whole new understanding of how to effectively prevent transmission of diseases caused by blood-borne pathogens in health care settings.