Infection Prevention & Control

Infection Prevention & Control

Stay Safe, Stay Clean: Essential Infection Prevention and Control Training for Nurses!

About The Course

Our Infection Prevention and Control training equips nurses with essential practices to prevent and manage infections in healthcare settings. Topics include infection transmission, hand hygiene, PPE use, and cleaning protocols. The course emphasises compliance with policies and standards, empowering nurses to minimise infection spread. Practical scenarios build skills in risk recognition, control measures, and fostering a culture of infection prevention within healthcare teams.

What Does This Course Cover?

Our Infection Prevention and Control training course for nurses covers:

 

  • Infection Transmission: Understanding modes of transmission and principles of infection prevention.
  • Hand Hygiene: Proper techniques and importance in preventing the spread of infections.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Correct use and selection of PPE to protect against infection.
  • Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection: Strategies to maintain a clean and safe healthcare environment.
  • Policy Adherence: Compliance with infection control policies and regulatory standards.
  • Skills Development: Practical scenarios and case studies to enhance infection risk recognition and control measures.
  • Promoting a Culture of Prevention: Strategies to foster a culture of infection prevention within healthcare teams for patient safety.

Why Do Nurses Need This Course?

Nurses need this Infection Prevention and Control training course to:

 

  • Ensure Patient Safety: Acquire knowledge and skills to prevent infections and safeguard patients from harm within healthcare settings.
  • Protect Themselves and Others: Understand infection transmission modes and practice effective infection control measures to minimise the spread of diseases among patients and healthcare personnel.
  • Comply with Standards: Stay updated with infection control policies and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe and compliant healthcare environment.
  • Enhance Professional Competence: Develop proficiency in hand hygiene, PPE use, and environmental cleaning techniques through practical training and scenarios.
  • Reduce Healthcare Costs: By preventing infections, nurses contribute to reducing healthcare-associated costs associated with treatment and extended hospital stays.
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  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Modules: 2 (powerpoint, Q&A)
  • CPD Accredited
  • Free Certification
  • Standards compliant
  • Access course on desktop and mobile, from work or home
  • No time limits, work at your own pace

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