Infection Prevention and Control

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit a learner should:

1 Understand the cause and spread of infection

2 Understand how to prevent and control the spread of infection

3 Understand legislation relevant to infection prevention and control

4 Understand roles, responsibilities and boundaries in relation to infection control.

P1 describe the causes of infection

P2 describe how named examples of a viral, a bacterial and a fungal infection may be spread

P3 describe standard precautions for the prevention and control of infection in a health or social care workplace

P4 identify key legislation and guidelines relevant to infection prevention and control in a health or social care workplace

P5 describe the roles and responsibilities of staff in relation to infection prevention and control in a health or social care workplace.

M1 explain the role of organisational procedures in the prevention and control of infection

M2 report on a risk assessment undertaken at a health or social care work placement.

D1 explain how legal requirements influence infection prevention and control procedures in a health or social care workplace

D2 explain how risk assessment can contribute to improving infection prevention and control in a health or social care workplace.