Aim

This course will provide the participant with an understanding of the required IPC governance model and how the service can ensure IPC compliance and continuous improvement through application of best practice.

Content

• IPC regulatory requirements
• HIQA inspection findings for regulation 27
• Governance model required to support effective IPC
• Roles and responsibilities in relation to IPC
• IPC key performance indicators
• Minimising and managing the risk of infection
• IPC audit scheduling and applications
• Infection prevention and control programme
• Outbreak preparedness

Workshop Delivery

The workshop will be presented via Zoom, with interactive sessions and workshops provided throughout. Training will run from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshop will be delivered by a senior member of HCI’s Quality and Safety Team.

Who Should Attend

RP/GM/RPR, PIC, Deputy PIC, CNM, Staff Nurse, H&S Rep

Certification

Learners who successfully complete the workshop will be awarded a certificate of attendance from LHP Skillnet.

Fees

The subsidised cost of this workshop is €135 per learner for LHP Skillnet member companies. Non-members are welcome to book the workshop at the full price of €210.

To be eligible for the subsidised price you must be working in the private healthcare sector in Ireland. Otherwise the full price applies.

Discount for all 16 workshops booked together is available. Please visit the course page for details.

About the Advanced Care Management Programme

Delivered by the HCI, the Advanced Care Management Programme (Advanced CaMP) aims to provide a comprehensive body of knowledge for key individuals within nursing homes, highlighting the regulatory and best practice requirements, and providing participants with the skills to apply the tools and techniques to support their implementation.

The programme may be booked as a completed programme of 16 workshops, or workshop may be booked individually.

For further information about the full programme, please visit the programme page.