Infection Prevention and Control
Simple infection prevention and control measures can reduce the risk of transmission of infections between patients, visitors and healthcare staff. This module provides basic training on infection prevention and control for staff at all levels. Learn more here!
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7 Units • 14 Questions
What you'll learn:
Understand how infection prevention and control principles reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
Know when and how to apply standard precautions.
Know when and how to apply transmission-based precautions.
Know when to perform the five moments of hand hygiene.
Know how to safely don and doff personal protective equipment.
Who it's for:
All healthcare staff in all settings.
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Last updated14 Sep 2023
Published02 Oct 2022
Due for review29 Jul 2027
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