Course description infection control and standard precautions, hai mrsa and clostridium difficile are mandatory for all health and social care professionals working in direct contact with people who need care, treatment or support and who have the potential to spread infection. The aim of the course is to help the readers understand issues related to infection control and prevention, ways of reducing the risk and controlling the spread of infection. The course also discusses the responsibilities of workers, effective cleaning techniques, disinfection, sterilisation and handling of sharps, as well the importance of legislation and risk assessment relating to infection control. All health and social care professionals need to be aware of the infection control procedures that apply in and around the workplace. Course outline what infection control is and its importance. Why we need to contain the spread of infections. What measures you can take to protect yourself. Measures you can take to prevent the transmission of infections in the workplace. Sources, routes and chains of infection. Hospital-acquired infections hai and epidemiological changes affecting hai. Universal procedures for prevention of cross-infection hands, skin, clothing and equipment . Training q&a. Who can take the course anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements. What is the structure of the course the course is br...
Course description infection control and standard precautions, hai mrsa and clostridium difficile are mandatory for all health and social care professionals working in direct contact
