AIM
KEY FACTS
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS (HCAI)
METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (MRSA)
CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE (C-DIFF)-I
CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE (C-DIFF)-II
CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE (C-DIFF)-III
CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE (C-DIFF)-IV
HANDWASHING
ALCOHOL-BASED HAND RUB-I
ALCOHOL-BASED HAND RUB-II
SHARPS DISPOSAL
MANAGEMENT OF ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE-I
MANAGEMENT OF ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE-II
MANAGEMENT OF ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE-III
BLOOD OR BODILY FLUID SPILLAGES
HANDLING SPECIMENS
LAUNDRY
THREE LEVELS OF DECONTAMINATION-I
THREE LEVELS OF DECONTAMINATION-II
THREE LEVELS OF DECONTAMINATION-III
SUMMARY
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1.Be able to describe the most common Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI).
2.Have knowledge of and demonstrate the standard infection prevention and control measures relevant to your specific role and place of work, including, Hand hygiene technique Wearing.
3.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
4.Management of Blood and Bodily Fluid Spillage.
5.Management of Occupational Exposure (including sharps).
6.Management of the Environment and Care Equipment.