Infection Prevention & Control

This training provides comprehensive knowledge on infection prevention and control within healthcare settings. It explores the chain of infection, key transmission routes, effective hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning protocols, and waste management. Emphasis is placed on breaking the chain of infection and promoting a safe environment for both healthcare workers and patients. The training aligns with best practices and regulatory standards, ensuring staff understand their responsibilities in minimizing infection risks and maintaining high hygiene standards across care services.

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About The Course

This training provides comprehensive knowledge on infection prevention and control within healthcare settings. It explores the chain of infection, key transmission routes, effective hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning protocols, and waste management. Emphasis is placed on breaking the chain of infection and promoting a safe environment for both healthcare workers and patients. The training aligns with best practices and regulatory standards, ensuring staff understand their responsibilities in minimizing infection risks and maintaining high hygiene standards across care services.

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Learning Objectives

Understand the chain of infection and identify ways to break it.
Recognize the importance of proper hand hygiene and perform effective handwashing techniques.
Appropriately select and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Implement safe cleaning, disinfection, and waste disposal procedures in healthcare settings.
Apply standard infection control precautions to reduce the risk of transmission.
Understand the legal and professional responsibilities related to infection prevention and control.
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Course Modules

Module 1:

Introduction to Infection Control

Module 2:

The Chain of Infection

Module 3:

Common Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

Module 4:

Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs)

Module 5:

Hand Hygiene Best Practices

Module 6:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Module 7:

Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection

Module 8:

Waste Management and Safe Disposal

Module 9:

Reporting and Managing Infection Incidents

Module 10:

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Infection Control

Module 11:

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