The control of infection is an essential requirement of care in any setting from nurseries and playgroups to residential and nursing homes. This course will give a sound knowledge and a practical guide to help reduce the risk of infection occurring.
Subjects covered:
General introduction
Micro-organisms, infection, the chain of infection, pathogens, causative agents, transmission, way in/out and susceptible hosts.
Reducing the risk of infection
Standard precautions, risk assessment, personal/hand hygiene, PPE, blood and body fluids, equipment, environmental control, safe disposal of waste, safe handling of linen and appropriate case placement.
Putting it all together - managing and reducing the risk
Standards, documentation, quality assurance, management/worker roles and responsibilities, barriers to infection control, law/guidelines and Health Protection Agencies.
Topics
- Infection
- Reducing the risk of infection
- Control precautions
- Managing and reducing the risk of infection
- Law and guidelines
- Health and safety policy
- Micro-organisms
- Viruses
- Fungi
- Protozoa
- Parasites.
This course is designed for those employed in all industries where knowledge of infection control is required.