Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
Title & Code of Module: Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
Assessment Technique: Learner Record
Weighting: 20%
Title: Infection Control Journal
Guidelines:
The learner will investigate and report on the important factors contributing to infection prevention and control in the healthcare area, in order to provide a healthy environment for individuals, staff and visitors
Introduction – 1 marks
Basic principles of infection control –2 marks
Significance of an Area of Infection Control– 2 marks
Examples of providing a healthy environment for patients, staff and visitors– 2 marks
Local policy in relation to dress, staff health and travel associated infections– 2 marks
Understanding of the terms ‘cleaning’, ‘disinfection’ and ‘sterilisation’ – 2 marks
Example of decontamination of equipment – 2 marks
Examples of the main blood borne viruses–I marks
Describe how to clean up 2 spills in a healthcare setting - 2 marks
Examples of methods used to prevent the spread of infections– 2 marks
Example of a local terminal cleaning procedure – 2 marks