This course covers the essential measures required to prevent and control infections in care settings. It includes hygiene practices, infection prevention strategies, and outbreak management.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of infection control and the chain of infection.
- Implement effective hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) use.
- Identify the procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, and waste disposal.
- Manage infection risks and respond to outbreaks effectively.
- Promote infection control awareness among staff and service users.