Infection Prevention and Control: The Basics

Infection Prevention and Control Basics will provide timely reminders to protect yourself from infection

Build your confidence and knowledge of:

• Identifying the routes of infection transmission so that appropriate control measures can be applied
• Recalling the key principles and procedures for correct use of PPE
• Spotting signs of infection of common illnesses to aid in early detection and prevent transmission to other patients, staff, and visitors
• Identifying the work practices that can minimise the risks of contamination and infection to improve patient, staff, and visitor safety.

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1. How germs spread
2. How shingles spreads
3. How gastro spreads
4. How workers spread germs
5. Know the signs of UTls
6. Know the signs of shingles
7. What's clean?
8. 'Clean' PPE
9. Putting on PPE
10. Removing PPE
11. Stop the spread
12. Safe sneezing
13. 5 moments of hand hygiene
14. Hand hygiene
15. Keep germs out
16. Routine cleaning