Course Detail

This course has been developed to support Managers to gain a greater understanding of outcome 8 of CQC Essential Standards of Quality and Safety and The Health and Social Care Act 2008 ‘Code of Practice for the Health and Adult Social Care on the Prevention and Control of Infections and Related Guidance’. 
The focus of this course is to gain the skills and knowledge required to promote good practice in the prevention and control of infection whilst working in environments which present risks, such as residential care homes and hospitals.
This course has been developed and mapped to the following QCF units:
The principles of infection prevention and control
Cleaning, decontamination and waste management
Contribute to Health and Safety in Health and Social Care
Promote and implement Health and Safety in Health and Social Care

Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infection
State legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections
Identify systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections
Understand the importance of risk assessment in relation to the prevention and control of infections
Understand the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in the prevention and control of infections
Understand the importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infections
Understand how to maintain a clean environment to prevent the spread of infection
Understand the principles and steps of the decontamination process
Understand the importance of good waste management practice in the prevention of the spread of infection
Reduce the spread of infection

6 hours