Published: 13/08/2019

Control of infection

Learning Outcomes:

  • To understand the need for infection control processes
  • To understand types of infections contracted by patients in the clinical setting
  • To understand and apply most appropriate treatment for contracted infection
  • To understand the risks of infection and be able to apply mitigation policies and strategies
  • To be aware of the principles of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis
  • The acquisition of good working practices in the use of aseptic techniques

Knowledge

Competence

Description

Assessment

Methods

GMP

IF_BK_01

Identifies the universal precautions and good working practices for the control of infection including but not limited to:

  • Decontaminate hands before treating patients; when soap and water hand wash is appropriate; when alcohol gel decontamination is appropriate
  • The use of gloves
  • The use of sterilised equipment
  • The disposal of used clinical consumables [single use and reusable]

A,C,D,E

1,2

IF_BK_02

Lists the types of hospital acquired infections and identifies the precautions needed to reduce their transmission

C,E

1

IF_BK_03

Recalls/discusses the concept of cross infection including:

  • Modes of cross infection
  • Common cross infection agents

A,C,E

1

IF_BK_04

Recalls/explains the dynamics of bacterial and viral strain mutation and the resulting resistance to antibiotic treatment

C,E

1

IF_BK_05

Explains the need for antibiotic policies in hospitals

C,E

1,2

IF_BK_06

Recalls/discusses the cause and treatment of common surgical infections including the use of but not limited to:

  • Antibiotics
  • Prophylaxis

C,E

1
IF_BK_07

Recalls/lists the types of infection transmitted through contaminated blood including but not limited to:

  • HIV
  • Hepatitis B and C
 C,E 1
IF_BK_08 Discusses the need for, and application of, hospital immunisation policies C,E 1
IF_BK_09 Recalls/explains the need for, and methods of, sterilisation C,E 1
IF_BK_10 Explains the Trust’s decontamination policy and its application C 1

IF_BK_11

(Formerly

PD_BK_08)

 Explains the principles and practice of using prophylactic antibiotics A,C,E 1

Skills

Competence

Description

Assessment

Methods

GMP

IF_BS_01

Identifies patients at risk of infection and applies an infection mitigation strategy

A,D

1

IF_BS_02

Identifies and appropriately treats the immunocompromised patient

A,C

1,4

IF_BS_03

Administers IV antibiotics taking into account and not limited to:

  • Risk of allergy
  • Anaphylaxis

A,D

1,2

IF_BS_04

Follows local infection control protocols and uses aseptic techniques when necessary

A,D,M

1,2

IF_BS_05

Demonstrates the correct use of disposable filters and breathing systems

A,D,M

1

IF_BS_06

Demonstrates the correct use and disposal of protective clothing items including but not limited to:

  • Surgical scrubs
  • Masks
  • Gloves

A,D,M

1,2

IF_BS_07

Dispose of clinical consumable items correctly [single use and reusable]

A,D,M

1,2