AIMS
To be able to contain and control infections effectively in Care Home Settings
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the different kinds of pathogen
- 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
- Recognise the procedures that must be undertaken when admitting a new resident
- 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
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Pathogens
- What are Pathogens?
- What is a Host?
- How Pathogens are Spread
- Types of Pathogens
- The Chain of Infection
Roles and Responsibilities
- Employer Responsibilities
- Your Responsibilities
Infection Outbreaks in Care
- Why it’s a Problem
- Statistics
Infection Control
- An Outbreak
- Controlling the Infection
- Admitting New Residents
- Deep Cleans
- Good Hand Hygiene Habits
Common Infections in Care
- MRSA
- C.Diff
- Norovirus
- Influenza
- Sepsis
- Common Infections in Care
Hand Washing
- Hand Hygiene
- When You should Wash Your Hands
- Hand Washing Technique
Case Study
- Epidemic or Pandemic
Legislations
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regs 1999
- COSHH
Staying Safe
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Barrier Nursing
- Clinical Waste
- Sharps Disposal
- Soiled Linen
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.