Infection Control in the Care Home

This video provides an introduction to the issues surrounding infection control and highlights the kinds of working practices essential to preventing the spread of infection in the care environment. It covers the requirements of the Skills for Care induction standards and the key pieces of legislation relating to infection control. The video focuses on the following subjects: Infection control policies and procedures; RIDDOR; COSHH; the handling and storage of specimens; effective hygiene; protective clothing; the storage, preparation and serving of food; clinical waste; spillages; soiled laundry; and common infections.

Consultant: Lynn Parker Independent Infection Control Advisor, Infection Control Nurse Specialist

Peer Review: Infection Control Nurses Association

Standards:

Skills for Care Common Induction Standard 3.5

Care Council for Wales Induction Section 2.6

Health & Social Care NOS/NVQ Units 22, 32, 213, 218, 230, 243 & 246

Subjects covered include:

Infection Control Policy • Legislation • RIDDOR • COSHH • Handling and Storage of Specimens • Effective Hygiene • Protective Clothing • Latex Sensitisation • The Storage, Preparation and Serving of Food • Instruments and Equipment • Clinical Waste • Spillages • Laundries • Common Diseases and Infections • Tuberculosis • MRSA • Head Lice • Scabies

Supporting Material:

An accompanying CD-ROM contains a Training Pack, which includes a Lesson Plan, 1 case study, 2 group and/or individual exercises and 4 handouts. The CD-ROM also contains Question and Answer sheets a Trainer’s Guide and other supporting materials, all designed to help trainers prepare and run an effective training session.

Duration:

37 minute DVD/video in 18 sections to be used in a suggested half day training session.