Infection Provention Control

AIMS

Training for infection control and prevention is crucial for care workers to ensure the safety and well-being of both themselves and the individuals they care for. Infection control training equips care workers with the knowledge and skills to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare and care settings.

Course Criteria ~ Duration 3hrs

-  Be aware of how pathogens spread through the chain of infection

-  Know how outbreaks are problematic in a care home environment

-  Recognise the symptoms, controls and treatment of the common infections within care homes

-  Be aware of the legislations in place regarding controlling infections

-  Know the roles and responsibilities of employers and care staff

-  Understand the protocols in place with an outbreak occurs

-  Know how to undertake a deep clean

-  Recognise good hand hygiene habits

-  Know the steps to take to effectively wash hands

-  Understand the importance and use of PPE

-  Be aware of the best practice regarding Barrier Nursing

-  Know how to handle contaminated and dangerous materials

-  Explore the possible outcomes of poorly controlled infections