Problem 1: Divide the class into the six groups, assigning each group a component of the infection cycle. Each group will:
- Describe their stage within the infection cycle
- Connect their prospective stage to the other components
- Outline effective nursing interventions to prevent infection during their prospective stage
Problem 2: Outline the stages of an infection including expected signs, symptoms, and typical phase length.
Problem3: Discuss appropriate hand hygiene strategies, including potential factors for noncompliance. Review potential consequences for noncompliance (for both patients and staff members) and development of health care--associated infections.