Michael Hughes
www.michaelhughestraining.com
Courses (in-house)
Infection Control
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Flu. Hepatitis. MRSA. Many become infected whilst in care, yet cross-infection can be reduced with a few simple measures.
This three-hour course helps staff reduce the risk of cross-infection among vulnerable clients and staff.
Infection Control
Three hours
Introduction / Refresher
Nurses and Carers
To enable staff to reduce the risk of cross infection among clients and colleagues.
Up to 15 students
- Three key forms of infection
- Four modes of infection transmission
- Universal precautions
- Handwashing - when and how
- PPE - personal protective equipment
- Skin protection
- Sharps - safe disposal / injuries
- Non-resheathing of needles
- Clinical waste disposal and spillages
- Handling soiled linen and clothing
- Nails, jewellery and personal hygiene
- Knowledge test
Lecture, group discussion and practical exercises.
Students are assessed on the basis of
their performance of the exercises and
in the summative test at the end.
- Care Standards Act regulations
- Skills for Care Induction Standards
- National Vocational Qualifications
- COSHH regulations
- Health & Safety at Work Act
- Attendance forms
- Course notes / handouts
- Knowledge tests
- Training records
- Feedback forms
- Certificates of Achievement
Dependent on your training needs.
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Michael Hughes MSc BSc(Hons) RN DipN ENB 998 ENB 978 Cert HPM FRSH FIHPE
Healthcare Training 75 Fortis Green Road, London N10 3HP Tel/Fax: 020 8883 5244
This course description is not a contract and content may change due to changes in practice.