DrKumo Academy

Infectious Illness (COVID, Influenza, etc.)

Overview

RPM 234 - Learn how to monitor patients who have an infectious illness such as the flu or Covid-19 by using remote patient monitoring devices.  You will be able to discern specific needs of the infected patient, such as the need for isolation, and watch for warning signs of serious illness.

Upon badge attainment, trainees will be able to do the following: 

  1. Define common types of infectious illnesses
  2. Be able to explain the symptoms and diagnoses of common types of infectious illnesses
  3. Take vital signs using RPM devices needed to monitor the specific type of infectious illness the patient has
  4. Assist with medication adherence and management
  5. Document all symptoms using RPM equipment and communicate with the nurse or physician, as needed
  6. Assist with isolation procedures for each type of the patients served
  7. Educate the patient about infection prevention measures
  8. Read and explain health charts of a patient with common infectious illnesses
  9. Distinguish between the disease management program settings for each type of the infectious diseases 
Time Estimate:
3 hours

Course Content

LESSONS
1. Common Infectious Illnesses

Lesson Content

Respiratory Infections
Pop Quiz: Respiratory Infections
Gastrointestinal Infections
Pop Quiz: Gastrointestinal Infections
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Pop Quiz: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Vector-borne Infections
Pop Quiz: Vector-borne Infections
Skin Infections
Pop Quiz: Skin Infections
Central Nervous System Infections
Pop Quiz: Central Nervous System Infections
Blood-borne Infections
Pop Quiz: Blood-borne Infections
2. Symptoms and Diagnoses of Common Infectious Illnesses

Lesson Content

Respiratory Infections
Pop Quiz: Respiratory Infections
Gastrointestinal Infections
Pop Quiz: Gastrointestinal Infections
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Pop Quiz: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Vector-borne Infections
Pop Quiz: Vector-borne Infections
Skin Infections
Pop Quiz: Skin Infections
Central Nervous System Infections
Pop Quiz: Central Nervous System Infections
Blood-borne Infections
Pop Quiz: Blood-borne Infections
3. Take vital signs using RPM devices needed to monitor the specific type of infectious illness the patient has

Lesson Content

Pulse Oximeter
Pop Quiz: Pulse Oximeter
Thermometer
Pop Quiz: Thermometer
Weight Loss
Pop Quiz: Weight Loss
Blood Pressure
Pop Quiz: Blood Pressure
Heart Rate
Pop Quiz: Heart Rate
4. Assist with medication management

Lesson Content

Monitor for Medication Adherence
Pop Quiz: Monitor for Medication Adherence
Take Vitals for the Medication Side Effects
Pop Quiz: Take Vitals for the Medication Side Effects
Watch for Possible Drug Interactions
Pop Quiz: Watch for Possible Drug Interactions
5. Document all symptoms using RPM equipment and communicate with the nurse or physician, as needed

Lesson Content

Documentation and Communication
Pop Quiz: Documentation and Communication
6. Isolation Procedures

Lesson Content

Using Masks
Pop Quiz: Using Masks
Quarantining
Pop Quiz: Quarantining
7. Educate the patient about infection prevention measures and current illness

Lesson Content

Hand Hygiene
Pop Quiz: Hand Hygiene
Respiratory Etiquette
Pop Quiz: Respiratory Etiquette
Masking and Isolation
Pop Quiz: Masking and Isolation
Current Symptoms Management
Pop Quiz: Current Symptoms Management
8. Read and Explain Health Charts of a Patient with the Common Infectious Illnesses

Lesson Content

Health Chart Examples and Explanations
Pop Quiz: Health Chart Examples and Explanations
9. Distinguish Between the Disease Management Program Settings for Each Type of the Infectious Illnesses

Lesson Content

Show Settings for a Few Respiratory Illnesses
Pop Quiz: Show Settings for a Few Respiratory Illnesses
Assessment: Infectious Illness