This comprehensive module delves into essential aspects of infection prevention and control. It encompasses an understanding of major pathogens like MRSA, Clostridium Difficile, Norovirus, and Covid-19, and their management in healthcare settings.

The module emphasizes the crucial role of proper hand hygiene techniques in minimizing cross contamination risks. Additionally, it outlines the fundamental precautions required to avert and manage healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). This course is CPD accredited.

• Grasping the Essentials of Microbiology: Explore the Basics and Identify Healthcare-Associated Infections (HCAIs).
• Identifying Entry Routes: Understand How Infections Penetrate the Body.
• Emphasizing Personal Health and Hygiene: A Key Strategy to Minimize Cross-Infection Risks in Healthcare Settings.
• Recognizing and Managing Key Pathogens: Focus on MRSA, Clostridium Difficile, and Norovirus in Healthcare Environments.
• Highlighting the Significance of Proper Hand Hygiene: A Crucial Step to Curb Cross Contamination.
• Remembering Standard Precautions: Essential Measures for Preventing and Controlling HCAIs.