Infection Prevention and Control

Overview

Infection prevention control and basic hygiene are at the heart of good management and clinical practice. They improve the quality of care delivered along with a range of benefits. This introduction explains the impact that infections can have and the key principles for preventing infections.

What's included in this course?

By working through the module, you will:

  • Learn about HCAI’s and their impact.
  • Find out what the chain of infection means and how it can be broken.
  • Consider preventative strategies to break the chain of infection.