Topics to be covered

  1. Learning Outcomes
  2. Introduction to Infection and Infection Control
  3. Hazard and Risk Assessment
  4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  5. Lesson Summary

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, you will be able to

  • Explain the importance of infection control and prevention
  • Recognise the stages of infection spreading
  • Identify the different means of transmission
  • Define the laws and regulations related to infection prevention
  • Describe the process of risk assessments
  • Discuss the person-to-person spread of infection
  • Introduction to infection and infection control

INFECTION & INFECTION CONTROL

An infection is caused by harmful microorganisms that produce disease, commonly referred to as pathogens and germs. Microorganisms are everywhere; in the air, in the water and in soil. While some are harmless and others are harmful. Infection control is essential because if infections are not prevented from spreading, people can become unwell and even die.

INFECTIONS SPREADING

The six stages are

  • A harmful pathogen causes infection
  • The environment allows the pathogen to multiply
  • Transport enables the pathogen to move
  • A route into the body allows the pathogen to enter
  • A route out of the body enables the pathogen to exit
  • The pathogen then enters the body of another person.