Members, Please be aware that a new e-learning course is now available FREE for all decha members. The hand hygiene course lasts approximately 15 minutes and is great for all staff working at all levels.
Hand Hygiene.
Overview
Developed in conjunction with health care practitioners from a range of fields, the Hand Hygiene course has been designed for those working in the health care sector. This short course explains the impact of poor hand hygiene practices, and practical direction on effective hand hygiene.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the hand hygiene course, the learner should have:
•An understanding of the role and importance of hand hygiene
•A practical understanding of correct hand hygiene technique
•An understanding of when to perform hand hygiene
Course Content
The hand hygiene course covers:
•What infection is, and how it’s spread
•The role of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infection
•Responses to common objections to hand hygiene
•When and how to perform hand hygiene
•When to use alcohol based hand rubs
If you wish to book you or your staff onto this course please contact me on 0191 383 3274, alternatively you can email me a list of names and I will email back with usernames and passwords.
Please be aware that if you or your staff already have access to the social care and health e-learning range, you will get automatic access to this new course.
Regards
Gemma
Gemma Cook
Support Officer
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