Course Details- Duration:Hours: 4
- Location:Nationwide
Venue: TBC
Provider: LHP Skillnet
Skillnet Members Price: €40.00
Unemployed: Yes
Course Description:
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The programme aims to enhance the knowledge of healthcare workers surrounding the principles of infection prevention and control. The rise in healthcare associated infections continues to present problems to the Irish healthcare system. The course aims to promote a consistent approach to implementing successful infection prevention and control measures in institutions, thereby reducing the risk of HCAI's to patients and residents. It is an opportunity for all involved in the delivery of healthcare to update their knowledge, skills and understanding of infection prevention and control while striving to provide safe and effective care. |
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- Who should attend: All healthcare workers working in the private healthcare sector
- Accreditation:NMBI Accredited
- Award:NMBI CEUs
- Credits/CEU's:4 CEU's
Course Aim:
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The programme aims to enhance the knowledge of healthcare workers surrounding the principles of infection prevention and control. The course aims to promote a consistent approach to implementing successful infection prevention and control measures in institutions, thereby reducing the risk of HCAI's to patients and residents.
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Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes:
This course addresses the following
- Introduction to infection prevention & control
- Brief outline of the National Standards for the prevention & control of HCAI
- Microbiology (fungi, bacteria and viruses)
- Chain of infection
- Transmission of infection (contact, droplet & airborne)
- Standard precautions overview
- Hand hygiene ( including practical session)
- Personal protective equipment
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Waste management
- Sharps
- Management of linen
- Respiratory and cough etiquette
- Healthcare associated infection
- MRSA
- Transmission based precautions
- Clostridium Difficile
- Management of an outbreak (Novovirus, influenza)
Trainer’s Profile
- Trainer Name: Olivia Doyle
CNS in IPC BSc Nursing, Diploma in Nursing PG Diploma in Infection prevention & control PG Diploma Wound management & tissue viability
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The LHP Skillnet is funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd. funded from the National Training Fund through the Departments of Education and Skills.
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