Infection Prevention and Control
About one in every 31 patients in your hospital has at least one healthcare-acquired infection. Preventing the development of infections is a critical part of working in healthcare. Follow the guidelines in this course to prevent patient infections and keep yourself protected from infections.
Covered in this course:
- Chain of infection
- Handwashing principles
- Principles of good personal hygiene
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Methods of controlling and preventing infections
- 5 moments of hand hygiene
- Sharps disposal
- Soiled linen
