A practical 30-minute introduction to infection prevention and control in health and social care. This module explains legal responsibilities, risk assessment, the chain of infection, disease transmission, standard infection control precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, cleaning, and laundry management. It equips frontline staff with the knowledge needed to reduce infection risks and protect themselves and others.
- Explain what infection prevention and control is and the different kinds of infections we must protect against.
- Understand how infections are transmitted and what we can do to minimise the risks.
- Complete a risk assessment in the event of a breakout.
- Correctly put on and take off personal protective equipment (PPE) and properly practice hygiene measures.