Infection Prevention and Control Refresher for All Staff Working in Frontline Services – Workbook

Refresh your understanding of the general principles of infection prevention and control.

Price:
Free
Audience:
Frontline staff

Course details

This refresher workbook is for all staff working in direct delivery of frontline and can be used to refresh knowledge if staff have previously attended a classroom session. This workbook explores the importance of infection control and will provide you with the knowledge you need to cover the 7 main standard precautions used to prevent infections. There is a range of questions, exercises and a case study to support you in your work environment. At the end of the workbook, you will be required to answer some multiple choice questions to show that you have understood the content of the workbook. Following this workbook you will: • Understand the importance of infection prevention and control and your role in helping to break the chain of infection. • Know the best practice for good hand hygiene. • Recognise when and how to use personal protective equipment. • Be aware of procedures to follow in the case of a sharps injury or blood/body fluid spillage. • Understand how to appropriately deal with contaminated waste, laundry and equipment. • Know how to safely collect specimens and complete specimen request forms. • Be able to deliver urinary catheter care in a way that minimises risk of infection. • Recognise the signs of specific infections and know what to do if a service user has the infection.

Eligibility

Our free training offer is only available to social care providers that support individuals living in Leeds.

Our traded leadership and management training offer is open to all social care providers.

Is your organisation registered?

Your organisation must be registered with us to make bookings.

If your organisation is registered, you will need to contact a designated manager or responsible person within your organisation. This person is responsible for authorising, allocating, and assisting you in accessing the training.

How to register

You can request a registration form from us by emailing bsc.training.administration@leeds.gov.uk.

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Email: bsc.training.administration@leeds.gov.uk
Phone: 0113 378 5274 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm)

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