AIMS
To recognise the risks of Legionella, and know how to reduce them
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand what pathogens are
- Recognise why outbreaks of disease in Care Homes are dangerous
- Know how to control infection
- Recognise the importance of hand hygiene
- Understand how Legionnaire's Disease is caught
- Recognise the main symptoms of Legionnaire's Disease
- Know some treatments for Legionnaire's Disease
- Be able to reduce the risk of Legionella developing
- Recognise the importance of good record keeping
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Pathogens
- What are Pathogens?
- Hosts
- How Pathogens are Spread
- Outbreaks in Care
Infection Control
- Controlling Infections
- Hand Hygiene
- PPE
Legionnaire's Disease
- What is Legionnaire's Disease?
- How is it Caught?
- Who is at Risk?
Symptoms and Treatment
- Symptoms
- Treatment
Reducing Risk
- Risk Assessment
- Record Kepping
