Course description

At the end of this session participants will be able to:

State their obligations and that of their employers with regard to infection prevention and control.

Develop knowledge and skills in standard infection prevention and control measures relevant to role including: Management and Care of Equipment, Personal protective Equipment (PPE), Management of Blood and Body Fluid Spillage, Management of Sharps and of environment.

Know how and where to obtain information about infection control in your organisation or clinical practice.

Understand the term healthcare associated infections.

Recognise the chain of infection and how this impacts infection prevention and control

Demonstrate an understanding of the routes of transmission of micro organisms.

Have a knowledge of the three levels of decontamination.

Understand the consequences of poor infection control practice.

State the actions to be taken in relation to the infection prevention requirements when conducting a risk assessment.

Identify the correct actions with regard to a range of different infection control situations.

Demonstrate a knowledge of different alert organisms and conditions that pose an infection risk and how to manage patients with specific alert organisms.

Apply appropriate health nd safety measures and standard precautions in infection prevention.

Target Population

All staff who may be involved in infection control in the course of their duties (everyone).

Content

Current legislature and infection control

Chain of infection

Hand-washing and non-touch technique

Managing hazards and spills

CQC and infection control

Fire Safety and Fire Extinguishers

Lecturer: Freda Takavarashe, ANP and Lecturer. Infection Control lead

Recommended Courses

Mandatory Training *** This course can be accessed as a stand alone module or as part of the Mandatory training bundle.

Health and Safety Awareness Course

What will i learn?

• Understand the principles of infection prevention and control, including the chain of infection and how infectious diseases are transmitted in healthcare settings.
• Recognise the importance of standard precautions in preventing the spread of infection, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe injection practices, and environmental cleaning.
• Understand the role of healthcare workers in promoting a culture of safety and compliance with infection control policies and guidelines to protect both patients and healthcare providers.
• Learn the proper techniques for the disposal of healthcare waste and sharps, minimising the risk of infection and environmental impact.
• Develop the ability to educate and inform patients, families, and other healthcare staff about infection control practices, enhancing awareness and compliance. Stay Updated with Infection Control Practices: Commit to continuous learning and staying