Infection Control and Prevention 24/25

Target Group

This course is targeted to the START Team, Sutton Inclusion Centre, Occupational Therapy Team, and commissioned providers within Nursing, Residential and Day Care Services, including Home Carers, working within the London Borough of Sutton. 

Places are available to PVI providers if not taken up by LBS staff.

AIM

The aim of this session is:

• To develop a general awareness of the prevention and control of infection, guiding learners to the latest public health and practical sector advice and guidance.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course participants will have:

• An increased understanding of breaking the chain of Infection 
• An improved understanding of the skill of effective Hand washing 
• An increased knowledge on use of Personal Protective Equipment 
• An improved understanding of how to reduce the risk of Infection 
• An increased knowledge on dealing with spillages & Control of Waste Regulations 
• An improved understanding of how to deal with Sharps Injuries & Disposal 
• An improved knowledge of Management & Workers Responsibilities 
• An increased knowledge on Policies and Procedures 
• An increased understanding of  Precautions, Legislation & Regulations 
• An increased understanding of Risk Assessments 
• An ability to Identify the types of products that should be used for hand washing and sanitisation