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

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.