This course has been created by the team at guru258.

This course is aimed at helping any registered member of the dental team take on the formal role of leading Infection Control in their practices.

Verifiable CPD hours = 3

Aim

To help you take on the role of Infection Control lead in your practice.

Objectives

1. Explain their role and responsibilities as an Infection Control Lead.
2. Identify different causes of infection.
3. Understand personal protective equipment selection.
4. Detail procedures for disinfection of surfaces, impressions, and appliances.
5. Understand how to prevent infection in a clinical environment.
6. Identify the differences between best practice and essential quality requirements.
7. List recommended vaccinations for clinical and non-clinical healthcare workers.
8. Understand the procedures for dealing with a spillage.
9. Explain the importance of waste segregation.
10. Create and maintain validation records.
11. Understand the minimum contents of an infection control policy and audit requirements.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

1. Understand the day to day responsibilities of an infection control lead.
2. Know the practical steps that can be implemented to stop the spread of infection, including hand hygiene processes.
3. Understand the decontamination process and the essential requirements.
4. Be aware on how to effectively manage needlestick injuries.
5. Understand the legal requirements for safer sharps.
6. Explain the role of vaccination and types of immunity.
7. Discuss biofilms and legionella, and identify the potential sources of this infection.
8. Understand the requirement to undertake a written legionella risk assessment of water plumbing and DUWLs.
9. Explain the National Patient Safety Agency colour coding scheme.
10. Demonstrate the appropriate surgery checks that an infection control lead should undertake.
11. Demonstrate how to carry out a risk assessment and what an infection control risk assessment must include.

GDC Development Outcomes: A, B, D