Course Overview
The Infection Control Practices for Healthcare Quality Accreditation course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with a thorough understanding of infection prevention and control measures. This course focuses on preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), adhering to quality standards, and preparing for healthcare accreditation processes. By the end of the course, participants will gain essential skills and knowledge to ensure patient safety, maintain a hygienic environment, and comply with infection control regulations and guidelines.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings.
- Identify the common pathogens and modes of transmission in healthcare facilities.
- Implement standard and transmission-based precautions to minimize infection risks.
- Apply effective cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization protocols.
- Demonstrate proper hand hygiene techniques and improve compliance.
- Participate in antimicrobial stewardship to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
- Conduct surveillance and monitoring of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
- Educate staff, patients, and families about infection prevention practices.
- Meet quality accreditation standards and adhere to infection control guidelines.
Target Audience
This course is tailored for:
- Healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and allied health staff.
- Infection control practitioners and hospital safety officers.
- Healthcare administrators and quality managers.
- Accreditation coordinators involved in quality assurance.
- Facility managers responsible for hygiene and environmental safety.
- Pharmacists engaged in antimicrobial stewardship.
- Medical students and trainees aiming to understand infection control fundamentals.
Course Duration
2 Months